This week, it was announced that the total job losses for 2008 were more than 2.6 million, the highest since 1945. It was no surprise,
Read MoreMonth: January 2009
Ask The Taxgirl: Tax History
Taxpayer asks: Hi, Taxgirl – How do I confirm that I filed a federal tax return every year over the past 12 years? In college,
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Where To Report Charitable Contributions
Taxpayer asks: Hello there and thank you for answering my question. I am self-employed and contributed nearly $8,000 in cash/noncash donations this past year (goodwill,
Read MoreWho Else Wants a Bailout?
So let’s see. AIG gets a bailout. Banks get a bailout. The Big 3 automakers get a bailout. Who’s next? If Larry Flynt and our
Read MoreDelinquent Taxpayers Get Sympathy from an Unexpected Source
Settling tax debts is not necessarily high on the list of taxpayers struggling to keep their homes and who may have lost their jobs. Delinquent
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Girl Scout Cookies
Taxpayer asks: we’ve been trained that cookie donations are not tax deductible. Can u clarify? Taxgirl says: This question is actually in response to something
Read MoreObama Proposes Tax Cuts: What's In It For You?
Oh, it’s going to be a long January… President Elect Barack Obama has proposed tax cuts for individuals and small businesses as part of his
Read MoreHate To File Taxes? Tell Me About It.
It’s the Third Annual “Tax Filing Horror Contest” at taxgirl.com! Have a horrible tax filing story? Car break down blocks from the post office? Ran
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Responsibility To Ensure Independent Contractor Files?
Taxpayer asks: Aloha Do I have any liability if I issue a 1099 to a contractor but they fail to report it or file their
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Recovery Rebate Credit
Taxpayer asks: my friends told me that the IRS is deducting the stimulus check money from your 08 return! I thought it was free money!
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