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April 26th, 2008

Delays in Refund Status Reporting

Take note: The IRS has announced that users of the Where’s My Refund? feature may experience intermittent outages on Sunday, April 27, 2008 between the hours of 1:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m. EST.
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By Kelly -- 9 comments

April 26th, 2008

Where’s my refund?

Whew. Tax Day has come and gone. Maybe you’re waiting on a refund - not the rebate (that’s something different) - but a refund.
If at least 28 days has passed since you filed, you can check with the IRS to find out the status of your refund.
You can:
Call the IRS Refund Hotline at […]

By Kelly -- 0 comments

April 25th, 2008

Top 10 Ways to Make Paying Taxes More Fun

If you’re like me, every year at about this time, you make a vow that the next tax year will be different.
If you’re like me, you’re also six feet six inches tall, an incorrigible wise-ass and think you’re way cooler than you actually are.
For the purposes of this discussion, though, we should probably […]

By Kelly -- 3 comments

April 20th, 2008

Ask the taxgirl: Filing the same return twice

Taxpayer asks:
Hi Kelly,
I have a quick question.I used e file ( turbo tax- free editon ) and IRS rejected it on 15th , so I sent my documents via postal mail.Meanwhile on my second attempt to e file with paper sign . IRS accepted my return. Does it create any problem as everywhere it […]

By Kelly -- 4 comments

April 17th, 2008

Ask the taxgirl: Incorrect 1099

Taxpayer asks:
I received my 1099 on Feb. 8 and noticed that the amount looked higher than it should have been. So I checked my bank records twice. Compared to the 1099, my bank statements said $646.01 less than the 1099.
Feb. 12, I call my ex-boss’ accountant (T), and tell him about this problem. […]

By Kelly -- 3 comments

April 15th, 2008

Looking for an extension?

Here’s the form for individuals: form 4868 as pdf
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By Kelly -- 0 comments

April 15th, 2008

Wow, Chicagoans Pay a Lot of Tax… And File Late

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We already knew that Chicago holds the distinction for the highest sales tax rate in the country… and apparently, it’s affected the population. Chicago also holds the top spot for tax filer procrastination. Who’s number 2? You’ll have to check out the list […]

By Kelly -- 1 comment

April 14th, 2008

Ask the taxgirl: Reporting Misc Income Under $600

Taxpayer asks:
Good Morning:
My wife was working for a local music school teaching lesson for only a couple of months last year. She was paid a total of $120.00 for 2007. The Music store has not sent us a 1099-MISC form. How do I declare this income on my 1040 form? Do I still have […]

By Kelly -- 3 comments

April 14th, 2008

Ask the taxgirl: Reporting 1099-MISC income

Taxpayer asks:
Hi, can I report my 2007 1099MISC income with my 2008 tax return?
Taxgirl says:
I wouldn’t. The IRS will receive a copy of the 1099-MISC issued by the payer and will expect to see corresponding income on your return. When the information doesn’t match up, you will likely receive a notice from the […]

By Kelly -- 0 comments

April 8th, 2008

Ask the taxgirl: Charity and deductions

Taxpayer asks:
Hi taxgirl,
There is a woman at our church who recently lost her home in a storm. A few of us put our heads together and decided to take up a collection for her. We collected money, housewares, bedding, you name it. She lost almost everything that she owned so we started […]

By Kelly -- 0 comments

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