Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

ByKelly Phillips Erb March 17, 2007

Luck o’ the Irish to you.

Kelly Phillips Erb

Kelly Phillips Erb, known as Taxgirl, is a tax attorney, writer, and speaker who explains tax news, IRS updates, scams, financial crime, and money in plain English.

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Are Those Royal Wedding Gift Bags Taxable?
ByKelly Phillips Erb May 22, 2018July 11, 2022

On May 19, 2018, well-wishers around the world watched the Royal Wedding. Those in attendance at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, might have been lucky enough to snag a royal gift bag. Was it a gift or a promotion? Here’s what you need to know.

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President’s Day: Presidential Moves #5
ByKelly Phillips Erb February 21, 2011

In honor of President’s Day, I thought it would be fun to try and match U.S. Presidents to their tax policies. For purposes of clarification, I am well aware that tax legislation is Congressional, not presidential, but the President sets the tone for policy and action, so that’s the framework we’re using for the tax…

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Blogging Wednesday
ByKelly Phillips Erb February 10, 2010

It’s a snowy Wednesday here in Philly – we’re expecting over a foot by the end of the night. This comes hot on the heels of the snowstorm from this weekend. I know there’s some whining and moaning about it but I’ll go on record as saying that I love it. As a girl from…

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2011 Tax & Financial Resolutions
ByKelly Phillips Erb December 29, 2010May 19, 2020

There are a just a couple of days left in the 2010 Tax Year. Do you have any new tax or financial resolutions for 2011? Let me know… I’m making a list for an upcoming New Year’s post. You can send them to inquiries (at) taxgirl (dot) com (just click on the link to send…

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Tax Pros Engage in Case of "Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better"
ByKelly Phillips Erb October 4, 2010

I read a lot of tax-related blogs over the course of the day. And I usually prefer to write something myself rather than rely on the words of other folks. But there’s no way I could have done justice to this discussion about the hyperbole race over the Bush tax cuts/hikes (depending on which side…

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All I Need To Know About Being A Tax Attorney, I Learned From My Daughter
ByKelly Phillips Erb May 28, 2008May 18, 2020

My oldest daughter, Katie, came home from school in a mood one day. When I asked her what was wrong, she sighed and said, “Chelsea runs faster than me.” And she sighed again. I thought for a moment and said, “Katie, not everyone can be good at everything. I’ll bet you there is something that…

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