Taxpayer asks: Can lawyers, students studying for their bar check into others tax returns and see how much they received back from their taxes for
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Ask The Taxgirl: New Car Sales Tax Deductions
Taxpayer asks: Dear Taxgirl,Congress has passed a bill allowing a tax deduction for the sales tax on the purchase of a new car. Does that
Read MoreTwitter Tax Tips #19
Remember that small biz can expense some business costs in 08 rather than depreciate. Immediate savings! #TwitterTaxTip (For more on twitter tax tips, see my
Read MoreItalian Earthquake
When I was in law school, I spent a summer studying in Italy. Though I’ve been fortunate to travel to many places, Rome and its
Read MoreIRS Drops Some Tax Penalties To Woo Evaders
Last month, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced a new settlement program targeted at taxpayers with offshore accounts. As previously reported, IRS has become more
Read MoreTax Quote Of The Day
The wages of sin are death, but after they take the taxes out, it’s more like a tired feeling, really. Paula Poundstone
Read MoreShutting Detroit Down
I think a lot of folks make a lot of assumptions about me based on my current demographic. But what you may not know about
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Lump Sum Repayment For Social Security
Taxpayer asks: What a great service. Hope I can explain this good enough. I have been disabled for 3 years, have received disability income from
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Twitter Tax Tips #18
You can deduct tax prep fees (includes tax pro costs, software, e-filing, etc) in the year you pay them if you itemize. #TwitterTaxTip (For more
Read MoreIRS Extends Due Dates For Flood Victims
There’s even more good news for the victims of severe flooding in Minnesota and North Dakota. Not only is the weather getting better but residents
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