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Ask the taxgirl: “Buying” the family home at discount

19 November 2008

Taxpayer asks: My father wants to sell me his house (approx. value of $300,000) for what he owes on it ($54,000). I know, a pretty sweet deal. Some friends advised him that the best way to do this is simply to “give” me the house, and I will send him a Christmas card with $54,000 [...]

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Up, Up and Away… In My Beautiful Tax Balloon

20 October 2008

As the economy continues on its wild ride, the IRS has announced a series of adjustments for tax brackets and other provisions for the 2009 tax year. These adjustments, in response to inflation, are required by law. Note that these adjustments will affect your 2009 tax return, normally filed in early 2010. Your 2008 tax [...]

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Ask the Taxgirl: Educational Expenses

23 August 2007

Taxpayer asks: My son’s grandmother has offered to pay his tuition for graduate school this year. Can she get a tax deduction for this? Does my school have to report this as income? Taxgirl asks: First of all, as someone with a slew of student loans for graduate school, tell your son that he’s very [...]

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