Taxpayer asks: Are we getting a second check in 2009? Taxgirl says: Not exactly. Beginning in April, employers will begin adjusting your withholding under the
Read MoreMonth: March 2009
Ask The Taxgirl: Forgotten Dependent
Taxpayer asks: Hi taxgirl! My daughter was born in 2008 and we sort of forgot to claim her. Call it mommy-brain… anyway, is it worth
Read MoreTax Trivia: Private Collections
We have a winner! See comments! Our next tax trivia question is: The IRS announced this month that they would no longer be using the
Read MoreTaxgirl Trivia: Raising Revenue
We have a winner! See comments! Our next tax trivia question is: Beginning in the early 19th century, the US did not impose any direct
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Twitter Tax Tips #9
Double check Social Security numbers on your return. Incorrect SSNs are the 2nd most common tax return error. #TwitterTaxTip (For more on twitter tax tips,
Read MoreTaxgirl Trivia: Sales Tax On Food Items
We have a winner! See comments! Our next tax trivia question is: In 2007, a midwestern state made news (and not in a good way)
Read MoreReal Estate Tax Deductions For 2008 And 2009
Traditionally, taxpayers who owned homes could only deduct state and local real estate taxes if they opted to itemize their deductions. However, for the tax
Read MoreTax Trivia: Death Taxes
We have a winner! See comments! Our next tax trivia question is: Who was President of the US when the first federal estate tax was
Read MoreTax Court Warning
The US Tax Court has received reports about an e-mail allegedly sent by a member of the Tax Court’s practitioner bar. This is NOT a
Read MoreTwitter Tax Tips #8
If you moved in 08 due to a change in employment, you may be able to deduct reasonable moving expenses. #TwitterTaxTip (For more on twitter
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