Time is running out to file your taxes.
As a result, your questions for "ask the taxgirl" are coming even more fast and furious. I had been answering about two per week but I’m getting quite the queue, so I’m going to bump it up to once or twice a day until April 17. If you don’t see your answer immediately, don’t get discouraged – I’m probably working on it or it’s in the queue.
So read how it works and ask away!
Taxpayer asks: I think this should be an easy question for you… are monetary gifts ($250) given to employee spouses taxable as W-2 wages to the employee? Taxgirl says: Au contraire. This one feels like it should be easy but it isn’t. And the reason it’s not easy is because I am fairly certain that…
Taxpayer asks: I bought a new Honda Accord in the spring which I know will qualify for the new car tax break. My wife wants to buy another car by the end of the year – our dealer is having a close-out. I told her I’d do it if we can still get the tax…
Taxpayer asks: I had my tax returns prepared, and I don’ t think the CPA did a good job. I have not signed the forms nor have i provided the original copies of my various financial statements. Can I ask someone else to do them and discard the “first draft”? Thank you. taxgirl says: Absolutely….
Taxpayer asks: Hello, I have a question please: If a person owes the IRS back taxes and wants to marry, is the other person affected when it comes to filing taxes jointly? Thank You. taxgirl says: The short answer is no. Your personal federal income tax liability generally remains your own personal federal income tax…
Taxpayer asks: I PAY MY XWIFE SUPPORT CAN I CLAIM THAT MONEY ON MY TAXES? Taxgirl says: This is another one of those questions for which I have received a bunch of variations on a theme. It’s not just high profile divorcees like Britney Spears and Kevin Federline, pictured above, who have to deal with…
A couple of quick things to note as we get closer to tax season… 1, I recommend that you search my site before asking your question. I might have already answered it and it will save you some agita. Use the search feature in the sidebar or browse the ask the taxgirl category. 2, Don’t…
