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Ask the taxgirl: Getting Paid Under the Table

12 December 2011

Taxpayer asks: I was wrongfully fired off of assumptions. It’s a small family owned business. They used to pay me under the table. What are the steps/where do I turn to, to have them caught red handed for paying under the table? taxgirl says: This is one of those questions that is difficult to answer [...]

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Is SDP Getting Schooled by the IRS?

27 May 2011

It’s never a good thing to have a handful of auditors descend upon your business. It’s even worse when you planned to spend the day lobbying City Council to plug holes in your budget. That’s exactly what happened to the School District of Philadelphia. As noted previously, the embattled district is facing massive shortfalls in its [...]

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Taxes from A to Z: S is for Statutory Employees

21 March 2011

If you’ve ever taken a good look at your form W-2, you’ve probably found yourself wondering about who qualifies as a “statutory employee.” It’s listed right there on your form, with a checkbox at box 13 next to the fairly well known box for retirement plans. But it’s rare that you see it checked, so… [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Getting Paid Under the Table

30 January 2011

Taxpayer asks: Dear Taxgirl, I make $400 per week under the table. Virtually all of my income goes to paying bills. Is there any kind of tax exemption on the 1040 for people who don’t make that much money per year? I will only make about $16,000 this year and don’t want to get into [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Reporting Income Not on a W-2

2 October 2010

Taxpayer asks: Hi, Just wondering if I have multiple jobs one year, can I not declare taxes if what I earn from each individual job is less than $600, or does what I make from all the jobs added together have to be under $600? And what if its at the $600 mark; does it [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: “Temporary” Employees and 1099s

28 September 2010

Taxpayer asks: I was laid off from my job six months ago as a legal receptionist. Before I lost my job, I had worked there for more than five years. My boss used to read your blog which is how I know about you. Even though working at a law firm is the only thing [...]

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Tax and the City: Philly Tax Takes on a Life of Its Own

25 August 2010

On Sunday night, I got a text from a friend. It said simply, “Did you hear about the Philly blogger tax?” I hadn’t heard of such a thing and made a mental note to check the news later to see what she was talking about. Less than an hour later, I got the following message [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Filing late tax returns

11 May 2010

Taxpayer asks: I’m an independent contractor using 1099s. I have one w-4 for a small small amount from 2009. I missed the tax deadline and did not file an extension. What kind of advice can I get? I live in CA but need some general direction. Taxgirl says: File. That’s my advice in a nutshell. [...]

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On the Other Side of the Table

24 November 2009

Earlier this month, I posted on WalletPop that tax audits were on the rise. I know – not just because the IRS has admitted as much (they have) or because I’m seeing an increase in audits at my practice and with my colleagues (I am) – but because I’m finding myself on the other side [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Deducting Gift Cards

2 June 2009

Taxpayer asks: Hello, I am an independent contractor and work with teachers. If I purchase gift cards to award those that completed required assessments by the deadline given. Can I deduct the cost of these gift cards? I would appreciate any information you can provide. Many thanks, Taxgirl says: I love this question because it’s [...]

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