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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Ooh la la! Guess who’s switching from brie to borscht? Gerard Depardieu, the enigmatic French actor, has become a Russian citizen. The announcement that Depardieu had officially been approved (by President Vladimir Putin himself, apparently) followed a flurry of exchanges between Depardieu and Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault over French President Francois Hollande’s plans to raise…
Understanding Residency For Immigration And Tax Purposes
When you see a headline or come across a snippet involving federal agencies like the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), don’t assume that terms are interchangeable and don’t be fooled into thinking that the same kinds of treatment apply across the board. A policy alert issued this week by the USCIS…
Guest Post: On The Tax Code, Time for America to Have it Our Way
It’s time for guest posts! Today, Dr. Elaine C. Kamarck of the RATE Coalition tackles corporate inversions.
IRS Urges Taxpayers To Renew ITINs Early
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reminding taxpayers with an expiring Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to submit renewal applications. Failing to renew an ITIN by the end of the year may cause refund and processing delays in 2020. An ITIN is assigned to a taxpayer who is not eligible to obtain a Social Security Number (SSN)….
IRS Encourages Taxpayers To Renew Expiring ITINs Now
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a reminder to taxpayers with an expiring Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to submit renewal applications. Failing to renew an ITIN by the end of the year may cause refund and processing delays in 2020. An ITIN is assigned to a taxpayer who is not eligible to obtain a Social Security…
Alabama Imposes ‘Fat Tax’
Just one week after I published my primer on Alabama state taxes, an article was posted on TheRoot.com touting a new tax in Alabama: the fat tax. It’s not as literal as it sounds. The Alabama State Employees’ Insurance Board has approved a plan which requires state workers to pay up if they don’t utilize…
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why does the brits feel taxation is answer to everything ?