Taxpayer asks: I understand mileage rates changed in the middle of the year by the IRS. Can you offer the mileage rates for medical and
Read MoreMonth: March 2009
Twitter Tax Tips #4
Looking for deductions? You can make contributions to your IRA until April 15 ’09 and still deduct for ’08 tax yr. #TwitterTaxTip (For more on
Read MoreCongress To Obama: Not So Fast
Just days after President Obama outlined his proposed budget, which includes tax modifications (yeah, it’s a cheesy word, keep reading) for high wage earners, key
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Independent Contractor & Employee In The Same Tax Year
Taxpayer asks: Hello Taxgirl,I have a simple, yet complicated tax question. I worked for a company last year for the first 5 months, then for
Read MoreGetting To Know You Tuesday: Stuart C. Wardlaw
It’s Getting To Know You Tuesday! Today’s guest is cello-playing CPA Stuart C. Wardlaw (there’s a joke in there somewhere, I’m sure). Let the interview
Read MoreTaxgirl Named One Of MauledAgain’s 10 Favorite Tax Blogs
Where were all of these professors when I was in law school? Just a few weeks after Professor Caron gave me a nod on his
Read MoreTwitter Tax Tips #3
Keep track of your mileage to/from volunteer activities for qualified charities. If you itemize, it’s deductible. #TwitterTaxTip (For more on twitter tax tips, see my
Read MoreDoes Anyone In DC Pay Taxes?
Because, at this point, I have to think the answer is no. After a string of Obama nominees disclosed tax issues – including confirmed Treasury
Read MoreIs Obama’s New Tax Plan A Bit Uncharitable?
There’s a bag of used clothes on my porch that it is on its way to the Salvation Army (though not in this snow!). Like
Read MoreTwitter Tax Tips #2
For fed purposes, filing status is determined as of the last day of the year (Dec 31). Jan 1 – Dec 30 are irrelevant. #TwitterTaxTip
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