Taxpayer asks:
What is your opinion of the online Tax Software: http://www.republictax.com ?
Taxgirl says:
Never heard of them before. I do like software if you know what you’re doing. I personally use TurboTax, despite their horrible promotion, because they are very Mac-friendly.
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Taxpayer asks: Any idea whether the filing extension applies to gift tax returns? Taxgirl says: AUTHOR’S NOTE: There is (finally) official word from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on this issue: Normal filing and payment due dates continue to apply to estate and gift taxes. That said, my original reply remains below: Honestly, I don’t…
Taxpayer asks: Hello Taxgirl! I have a question! I was married last year, and this is the first time I will be filing a joint tax return. My husband and I rent our house, and we paid about $6,000 out of pocket last year for medical expenses (this includes $2000 my husband paid for the…
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Taxpayer asks: Can I deduct my son’s school uniforms on our taxes? They are required. Thanks. Taxgirl says: Unfortunately, no. Trust me, I wish it were different (my older daughter’s school requires uniforms, too). The IRS does not allow deductions for school uniforms, even if required, for public or private schools. All is not lost,…
Taxpayer asks: I was not aware of the above credit. I am single, and just yesterday filed form 1040 EZ my self. I did not file schedule M to claim that credit. Can I file an amended return to claim this credit. Taxgirl says: This is a great question. I actually called up the IRS…
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