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Read MoreMonth: April 2009
Ask The Taxgirl: Self-prepared Tax Returns
Taxpayer asks: Hello taxgirl, I love your blog! My question is as follows: I prepare taxes, so naturally I will prepare my own taxes. Can
Read MoreTax Forms Are The New Black
Tax forms are associated with a lot of things but “fashion-forward” rarely springs to mind… until now. Britt Savage, a former Playboy bunny, is turning
Read MoreWhatever, Alexis: Martha Stewart’s Daughter Sues Tax Preparer
If you’ve ever seen the cleverly produced “Whatever, Martha” – a show featuring Martha Stewart’s daughter, Alexis, and her friend, Jennifer Koppelman Hutt – reviewing
Read MoreHappy Tax Freedom Day 2009!
Happy Tax Freedom Day! And if you’re thinking it feels early this year, you’re right… In 2009, Tax Freedom Day in the US arrives on
Read MoreNJ Offers Tax Amnesty Program
New Jersey wants your money. And they’re willing to waive a few penalties and interest to get it. The Division of Taxation a new tax
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Tax Savings
Many of you have sent in questions to “ask the taxgirl” regarding tax planning and how to maximize your tax savings on your 2009 returns.
Read MoreTen States Looking To Raise Taxes: Do You Live In One?
With revenues plummeting and federal aid in short supply, many states are scrambling to fill holes in their budgets. The easiest way to do it?
Read MoreNC Makes April News (And It Doesn’t Involve The Tarheels)
North Carolina is running out of cash. Of course, they’re not the first state to report economic woes: California has been making news for months
Read MoreCalifornia Gives Up On OJ Simpson
Despite boasting an outstanding tax liability last year of more than $1.5 million, California has removed OJ Simpson from its list of biggest income tax
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