There she is: Miss America was back in Atlantic City this year. The cost to return the pageant to the boardwalk was not insignificant. Who picks up the tab?
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7 Ways Not To Pay Down Your Tax Debt
You’ve prepped, organized and you’re finally ready to file your federal income taxes. That is, except for one tiny little problem: you may be staring
Read MorePay Taxes On Your Super Bowl XLVII Winnings? You Can Bet On It
This year, you can bet on everything from the winning team to who will score first and which Harbaugh brother – or both – will sport a cap during the game. What does all of this mean come tax time?
Read MoreBest Night Of Baseball Ever: You Can Bet On It
So wow. I hope you stayed up last night – like I did – to catch those baseball games. And by those baseball games, I
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Gambling Winnings & Losses
Taxpayer asks: I filed the 1040ez for 2009 and had gambling winnings of 2500.00. I got a notice from IRS that I owe an increase
Read MoreIt Really IS Whether You Win or Lose – And Not Just How You Play The Game
When it comes to Super Bowl, folks think chili, beer and commercials. They also think gambling. It’s one of those games that inspires a lot
Read MoreI’ll See Your 1099 And I’ll Call… My Lawyer
You’ve always known that you’re supposed to report your gambling winnings on your taxes, right? Well, the IRS is making it a little easier (for
Read MoreTaxgirl Goes To The Movies: Trading Places
Next in my movie review series is one of my favorite movies, Trading Places, and not just because it was filmed in Philadelphia. While the
Read MoreTocchet Takes a Hit
I know, my husband is probably hunched over his PowerBook in disbelief (though probably also mumbling that Tocchet never won us a championship…) about Rick
Read MoreFix The Tax Code Friday: Gambling Losses
It’s Fix the Tax Code Friday! Casinos are headed to Pennsylvania and many other states this year as revenue raisers for state governments. Winnings are
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