Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has released seven years of his tax individual returns this week. The Obama family reported income of $1.65 million in
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What? Tax Changes Benefit the Wealthy?
Over the past ten years, the tax burden on wages has eased in most of the world’s industrial countries, according to the Organization for Economic
Read MoreCould You Use $1.2 Billion?
The IRS has announced that there are unclaimed refunds totaling approximately $1.2 billion for folks who failed to file a federal income tax return for
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: 1099s, 1040s & Rebate Checks
Taxpayer asks: I have 3 kids and this is my first year filing a 1099. Am I able to claim dependents on a 1099 misc
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Navigating The Forms 1040
Taxpayer asks: Hello Kelly, I have a tax question for you: -I am a normal employee and will be filing a 1040ez for that.-I also
Read MoreContemplating A Move In 2008?
If you’re contemplating a move in 2008 (despite the crazy housing market), consider these spots. These towns are where Money magazine says the best places
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Ask The Taxgirl: Health Insurance Premiums
Taxpayer asks: Last year, I lost my job. I haven’t found a full time job yet so I have been paying for my health insurance
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Ask The Taxgirl: Vacation Rentals
Taxpayer asks: I have a question. I have been reading that you can deduct the cost of vacation homes or second homes. Each summer, our
Read More32 Arrested At Iraq War Protest At IRS
Initial reports indicate that 32 people were arrested on Wednesday morning as part of protest to mark the fifth anniversary of the war in Iraq.
Read MoreHas Obama Changed The Race?
If you had asked me, before today, what the single most important issue would be in the upcoming presidential election, I would have said the
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