American Idol third season winner Fantasia Barrino may be losing her home. Well, one of her homes. One of Barrino’s homes, located in Charlotte, NC,
Read MoreMonth: December 2008
Ask The Taxgirl: More On Interest
Taxpayer asks: I had to put almost $100,000 worth of medical bills on credit cards. Three to be exact. Can the interest on these loans
Read MoreExtreme Makeover Homeowners Face Foreclosure
Everyone loves a happy ending, right? And Extreme Makeover, the popular ABC reality television show, always has a happy ending. The thing is, the troubles
Read MoreSaver's Credit Available To Some Taxpayers
Effective for the year 2008, some taxpayers can save for retirement and earn a special tax credit. This credit, referred to as the “saver’s credit”
Read MoreIRS Seeks Feedback
The IRS is seeking feedback. Hey, it happens… If you’re a tax practitioner who prepares federal form 1040 returns with a schedule C, the IRS
Read MoreWhat Happens On MySpace Doesn’t Stay On MySpace
Oh kids, when will you learn that the internet is not your personal playground? There are some rules that you learn pretty early on in
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Credit Card Interest
Taxpayer asks: Thank you for taking my question. I do not know who else to ask. This is the first year for me to file
Read MorePaulson Changes His Tune (Again)
When Forbes magazine President and CEO Steve Forbes called Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson “the worst treasury secretary we’ve had in modern times,” it made for
Read MoreTwelve Days Of Christmas: Who Says We’re In A Recession?
Last year, the “True Cost of Christmas” rang in at $78,100. The “True Cost of Christmas” is the price of all of the items mentioned
Read MoreTax Considerations In Retirement Planning, Part 2
Today, we’re wrapping up a series by guest author Ed Garrison on “Tax Considerations in Retirement Investing.” Ed is the Executive Director of AAFR, the
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