“Can I deduct the cost of taking care of my cat? She’s like a member of the family.” Over the course of the year, I’ve
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The True Cost Of Christmas: Santa’s Tax Bill
Where in the world is Santa? And what kind of income and expenses is he racking up?
Read MoreSteve Jobs Is NOT Giving You Tax Advice (But If He Did…)
We are a Mac household. And a Mac family. Before you judge, rest assured that it wasn’t that cute Justin Long that influenced our decision.
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Defending My Blog
Taxpayer asks: Hi taxgirl, I have a strange question. I write a food blog. I create and cook all of my own recipes and post
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Blogging For Fun But Not For Profit
Taxpayer asks: Thanks for taking my question! I wanted to say that I appreciate your blog, I find it easy to read and understand. I
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Deductibility Of Booze
Taxpayer asks: Thanks for taking the time to consider my question. I travel extensively for my job. When I travel, I have an expense account
Read MoreState Tax Primer From A To W: California
Welcome to my fifth in a series on state taxes! For information about what I’m trying to do, read my introductory bit. Next on the
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Childcare Providers & TIN
Taxpayer asks: My childcare provider says that she doesn’t know her TIN? but she has her state G.E. tax license number. She doesn’t want to
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Subcontractor Billing/Payment
Taxpayer asks: I do side work occasionally during the year. It is in the construction industry. I pay people to help me do this work
Read MoreBack to School.
Monday marks the official “back to school” date of many schools here in the US. My oldest daughter started last Tuesday and my youngest daughter
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