Even before Covid, many families already used nannies to help take care of their children and elderly relatives. Whether it’s the potential savings, uncertainty about
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13 Understatements, Half-Truths & Misunderstandings About Motherhood
The interview was going fairly well. I was feeling confident, even in my borrowed suit, having fielded a number of questions about law school and
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I was finishing up with a colleague at the office when I saw my cell phone light up. It wasn’t a number that I recognized
Read MoreBack To School: Deductions For Soccer, Cheerleading & Extracurricular Activities?
I need a full time assistant just to manage the kids these days (don’t worry, Mom, I don’t actually have one). School started last week
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My kids are still trying their best to soak up the last few days of summer. Lucky for them, school won’t start until after Labor
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Child Care & Stay At Home Moms
Taxpayer asks: I’m a stay at home mom (not employed) and my son attends preschool part-time a few days a week. My husband and I
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Childcare & The Self-Employed
Taxpayer asks: I started a new business working from home in November 2009 and so far dont have income just losses. I also have my
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: After School Care
Taxpayer asks: My child attends public school. School ends at 3 every day, but I don’t get off of work until 5 so my child
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Autism & Special Needs Children
Taxpayer asks: My husband and I have a 4 yr old daughter diagnosed with autism (higher functioning). We are considering enrolling her in a private
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Employer Options For Childcare
Taxpayer asks: I have an employee whose child care center fees just went up. So to take some of the burden off her shoulders we
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