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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: Deductions for Guest Blogging

20 July 2009

Taxpayer asks: While putting together a new group of guest posters for my site, a tax question hit me! Is the time I spend guest posting on other blogs for promotional purposes tax deductible? i.e. I don’t get paid for the post – my only compensation is the link back. But I could be getting [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Responsibility to Ensure Independent Contractor Files?

4 January 2009

Taxpayer asks: Aloha Do I have any liability if I issue a 1099 to a contractor but they fail to report it or file their taxes? Thanks for your input. Taxgirl says: Nope. Your job is done so long as you properly and timely issue the form 1099 to the independent contractor and file the [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Freelance Deductions

3 September 2008

Taxpayer asks: Hey taxgirl, if I’m a freelancer, buy a desk/chair and try to deduct it is that like begging for an audit? Advice on what to deduct/not? Taxgirl says: First of all, I’m psyched! This was my first taxgirl question via twitter! How exciting! And now for the answer! The short answer is yes, [...]

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