Note from Taxgirl: I’ve written a few pieces about the credit since this piece originally posted. Many of the questions and comments related to this
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“Stimulus” Ads On Facebook, Other Sites Do Not Ring True
If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Keep that adage in mind this tax season. There are a number of scams
Read MoreTax Trivia: Popular Questions
We have a winner! See comments! Our next tax trivia question is: In 2008, the most popular topic for both “ask the taxgirl” and search
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Twitter Tax Tips #12
If you’re planning on requesting a corp tax extension, remember it’s an extension of time to file, not time to pay. #TwitterTaxTip (For more on
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Amending Your Return
Taxpayer asks: Dear taxgirl, I was in college until May, and have been supporting myself since. I just filed my taxes for free at turbotax.com,
Read MoreTax Trivia: Tax Treaties
We have a winner! See comments! Our next tax trivia question is: The US has tax treaties with 67 countries. How many of those has
Read MoreTax Trivia: More Tax Quotes
We have a winner! See comments! Our next tax trivia question is: Who said: What is the difference between a taxidermist and a tax collector?
Read MoreFix the Tax Code Friday: Personal Debt Cancellation
It’s Fix the Tax Code Friday! This week, I’ve been fielding a number of questions about forms 1099-C (debt cancellation). Under the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Foster Child
Taxpayer asks: Can I claim my foster child as a dependent? Taxgirl says: Yes, assuming that your foster child meets all of the other dependent
Read MoreTwitter Tax Tips #11
Expense it! In 2008, businesses can expense up to $250,000 of §179 property instead of depreciating. #TwitterTaxTip (For more on twitter tax tips, see my
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