Yep, it’s that time of year: free tax software! I have 20 access codes for free eSmart Tax online tax prep software to give away
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Tax Season Kicks Off January 30th: Here’s What’s On Tap
(Update: The contest is now closed. I have the winners! They are: BrynMawr Girl, csom97, Davis C. Burroughs, IV, David Moore and Scott Coyle. Thanks
Read MoreRedesign The IRS Web Site
Remember the IRS redesign? Like many others, I was puzzled by the new color combination (blue and orange, really?). As promised, I sent IRS an
Read MoreBack to School: Do Tax Preparer Exams Keep Taxpayers Safe?
It’s not just the kids that have to take tests these days. Attorneys, CPAs, doctors, engineers, architects, and nurses must generally pass standardized competency tests
Read MoreBack To School: Deductibility Of School Uniforms
In a few hours, my children will get up and get dressed for the first day of school. There will be no drama. There will
Read MoreGoodbye Summer! Back To School Week Kicks Off
As with many families around the country, my kids are starting school tomorrow (I know that many others have already started). Over the past few
Read MoreGiveaway Helps Taxpayers Stay On Track
(Note: We have our winners! Thanks for playing!) New mileage rates go into effect this week for business, moving and medical travel expenses. To help keep
Read MoreGiveaway Launches Series On Deductions
Editor’s note: We have a winner! Congrats to bstenger, I’ll be in touch shortly! This week, I’m kicking off my new series on the history
Read MoreAn Inconvenient Tax Giveaway
(Editor’s note: We have our winners! Congrats to Jeremy Nabors and Mary Sublette. I’ll be contacting you both.) Yes, I know the post title sounds
Read More“Nuttiest” Tax Moves Giveaway
We have our winners! Congrats to edmontonjb and Linda! I’m having a pretty amazing day. The good folks at Time asked me to write a
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