Taxpayer asks: Hi Kelly! I just received my tax rebate, but it was for $600 and I am a single mom so I though it
Read MoreYear: 2008
The IRS Has New Answers About Rebates
The IRS has updated its website to address questions about rebates. Mostly, it’s the same old story – no real news on why payments may
Read MoreWow, The Brits Are Serious About The Car Tax
Check out this commercial about enforcing the car tax: I wonder whether commercials such as this are at all effective – or whether it’s just
Read MoreThe Child & Dependent Care Credit Sucks (Or How You Can Tell That Congress Is Full Of Men)
I spent the better part of the day working on my personal taxes (I know, I know). We’re on an extension – we’re always on
Read MoreThe Holiday Gas Tax Doesn’t Make Sense Or Why 200 Economists Can’t Be Wrong
Interesting commentary on CNN about why the gas tax doesn’t make sense and why it won’t pass. Pay particular attention to the projected savings to
Read MoreIt Feels Like Summer Already: Get Ready For The Great Blog Off
In 2008, the summer solstice will occur at 23:59 hours UT on 20th June (Friday). It is the first time since 1975 that it hasn’t
Read MoreAre Sales Tax Rates Going Up As The Economy Goes Down?
The semester before I left for law school, my best friend, Bren, and I packed our stuff into my old Buick Regal (the former family
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Outstanding Loans & Rebates
Taxpayer asks: Heeello! I was wondering if it is true that my stimulus payment could be taken for outstanding hospital bills I have yet to
Read MoreCongress Considers Second Stimulus Package
As tax rebate checks are slowly (with a huge emphasis on slowly) making their way to taxpayers, Congress is considering a second round of relief.
Read MoreWhy Is My Rebate So Small?
I’ve received a ton of complaints about the size of the rebate checks once actually in hand. Apparently, a number of folks have not received
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