Donna Peeples writes: I have seen a lot of articles in the paper about taxing sodas and foods that are bad for you. I say,
Read MoreMonth: August 2009
Hey Congress, Why Don’t You…? Explain Our Taxes
Philip Miles, an attorney in Central PA and author of the employment law blog Lawffice Space, writes: Who the heck is FICA? In an early
Read MoreHey Congress, Why Don't You…?
A few weeks ago, I asked my readers to chime in… What, I wondered, would you tell Congress that needed to be fixed, changed or
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Tax Consequences Of CARS
Taxpayer asks: I heard on the radio that we will have to pay taxes on the money from the Cars for Clunkers. If so, I
Read MoreOops, He Did It Again: More Rangel Tax Blips
Last year, United States Representative Charles B. Rangel (D-NY), who heads up the powerful Ways and Means Committee, found himself in hot water when it
Read MoreAir Apparent: Buying New Energy Efficient Appliances
Every summer, my husband and I have the same argument about whether we should get central air. We live in an old Victorian house in
Read MoreWill Eagles Score With Tax Credit & Vick?
In just a little under three hours, the Philadelphia Eagles will hit the field for the third of their four pre-season games. So far, they’ve
Read MoreNow THAT'S A Refund!
Laura Schultz was expecting to hear from the IRS. After all, the Denver-area house cleaner owed the IRS about $80. But when she opened up
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Oh Canada!
Taxpayer asks: I have what may be a stupid question. I read your answer about FBAR and I was wondering whether you have to report
Read MoreAsk The taxgirl: FBAR & Power Of Attorney
Taxpayer asks: I was just reading about the rules for FBAR, and noticed that the IRS says that people who have Power of Attorney (POA)
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