Ooh, you can tell that tax season is beginning! My inbox is chock full. I do not always answer questions in the order that I
Read MoreMonth: January 2008
Are Childcare Expenses Considered Personal Services?
I just received an email from a reader who wanted me to correct my statement in my earlier “ask the taxgirl” post that “[i]ndividual taxpayers
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Do Individual Taxpayers Submit A 1099?
Taxpayer asks: I paid a contractor $855 for a roof repair. He did not furnish his TIN or complete and return a W-9. Must I
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: More On The Rebates!
I’ve received a bunch of questions over the past fews days like this one: Taxpayer asks: Will retirees on fixed income that pay income taxes
Read MoreThe State Of Taxes
So what did President Bush have to say about taxes in his State of the Union speech? The following is an excerpt from the President’s
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: No TIN Or EIN For A Vendor
Taxpayer asks: Can you please tell me what I should do if the independent contractor has not provided me with his TIN or EIN number?
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Charitable Deductions For Business
Taxpayer asks: Hello, My husband’s business gets letters from people asking for cash donations/sponsorships. Specifically, when students write to us asking for sponsorship for a
Read MoreWesley Snipes Defense: The Prosecution Sucks
The Snipes defense rested without offering any witnesses. His legal team didn’t feel that any argument or witnesses were needed, saying: “We could have put
Read MoreBeware Of Fresh Tax Scams!
Scammers are at it again. I just received another email earlier today which leads to a fairly official looking web site here. Be advised that
Read MoreHow To Evade Taxes… The Movie
Just perfect on a Monday morning – this film made me giggle. Enjoy!
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