Happy Father’s Day to all of you. I hope it was a good one!
Read MoreMonth: June 2009
Ask The Taxgirl: Stimulus Check & Divorce
Taxpayer asks: Hello, I am writing in behalf of my daughter who has a stimulus check from last year that she cant get cashed. She
Read MoreSome Common Cents…
I love hearing from my readers! I occasionally get stories, jokes and quotes which I try to post when appropriate. Thanks to Jackie for sending
Read MoreFix The Tax Code Friday: What About Amnesty?
Earlier today, I posted that New Jersey’s amnesty program has been very successful – in fact, more than three times their estimates. Some of my
Read MoreMessage From NJ: Amnesty Works
When NJ announced its tax amnesty program, it had high hopes. With sinking revenues and a gaping hole in the budget, Governor Corzine hoped that
Read MoreJustice Tax Division Nominee Has No Tax Experience
On April 20, President Obama put forth Mary L. Smith as his nominee to be the Assistant Attorney General for the Tax Division. A hearing
Read MoreBut Tax Pros Are Already Certifiable…
It seems that the IRS’ on again off again love affair with the idea of certifying tax preparers is on again. Earlier this month, IRS
Read MoreTax Preparer Charged With Death Threats Against Prosecutor
I’m no defense attorney but even I know that making threats to the prosecutor is never a good idea. Jack Chang, a tax preparer and
Read MorePA Tax Hike Higher Than Expected
Initially, reports out of my home state of Pennsylvania were that Governor Rendell planned to raise income taxes by about 10% to 3.37%. This week,
Read MoreIRS Reverses Course On Cell Phone Tax, Asks Congress For Repeal
Just a few days ago, IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman asked for public feedback on proposals to clarify a 1989 law regarding the taxation of cell
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