President Elect Barack Obama has promised that he will do “whatever it takes” to stimulate the economy. While he hasn’t laid out the entire plan,
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Fix The Tax Code Friday: Auto Industry Bailout
It’s Fix the Tax Code Friday! For most of the week, the headlines have involved the crisis in the automotive industry with eyes on the
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Common Law Marriage Accepted By IRS?
Taxpayer asks: Hello Taxgirl, My girlfriend and I were common law married in 2005. We filed our own taxes for 2006. In 2007, we went
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: “Buying” The Family Home At A Discount
Taxpayer asks: My father wants to sell me his house (approx. value of $300,000) for what he owes on it ($54,000). I know, a pretty
Read MoreElection Season Isn't Over Yet
Election Day was last week, right? Yet, a week and a half later, we’re still waiting for outcomes in at least two Senate races. And
Read MoreDeutsche Bank Comes Under Fire Again
As the federal government ramps up efforts to shut down illegal tax shelters and make it more difficult for banks and financial institutions to assist
Read MoreAIG Sues IRS For Enormous Refund
AIG has revealed that they are suing the IRS for $329 million, claiming a refund for back taxes and penalties. Hmm, I wonder if they’ll
Read MoreFix The Tax Code Friday: Budgets & Earmarks
It’s Fix the Tax Code Friday! This week, I’m focusing on taxes, budgets and earmarks. There has been some good discussion about whether Melissa Etheridge’s
Read MoreCastroneves Trial Date Set For Tax Evasion Charges
Helio Castroneves will face the music – again – in March. Only, he won’t be able to tango his way out of this one quite
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