[IMPORTANT editor’s note: When I wrote this post, I began with “I don’t think so” because the rules are very confusing and this falls under
Read MoreMonth: February 2009
New Law Extends Deadlines For Some Tax Forms
In a comment to my prior post about late forms 1099 and W-2, one of my readers (Thanks, Adam!) pointed out that brokers were sending
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Where Are My Tax Forms?
Taxpayer asks: I have not received my W2 and I want to do my taxes. When are we supposed to get them? Taxgirl says: You
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Tax Breaks For New Cars Not Yet Law
Don’t get too excited just yet. Yes, the Senate did vote to give a tax break to new car buyers by a vote of 71-26.
Read MoreObama Admits Mistake In Daschle Nod
President Barack Obama has admitted that he made a mistake in handling the nomination of Tom Daschle. Daschle had been tapped by President Obama as
Read MoreDaschle Asks Obama To Withdraw Nomination
Former Senator Tom Daschle has made a written request to President Obama to withdraw his nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services. I will
Read MoreTax Issues Force Out Another Obama Nominee
Don’t get excited. It’s not Daschle. Today, Nancy Killefer withdrew her nomination to become chief performance officer in the Obama administration. The new position, created
Read MoreJoe Francis Skips Hearing (*cough*)
Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis continues to make headlines. Francis did not make a scheduled hearing on yesterday as part of his federal tax
Read MoreContestapalooza!
It’s contestapalooza at taxgirl.com! Here’s the rundown… You can win free software from TurboTax by telling me your tax filing horror story. Contest ends February
Read MoreDaschle Is "Deeply Embarrassed and Disappointed" By Tax Issues
And well he should be. Tom Daschle, President Barack Obama’s nod for Secretary of the Health and Human Services Department, has offered an apology for
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