The IRS amnesty program for taxpayers who had previously failed to disclose income from offshore accounts ended last week on October 15. By all accounts,
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“Survivor” Gets Out Of Jail
“Survivor” winner Richard Hatch is finally a free man. The controversial TV personality, sometimes referred to as the “fat naked guy” on the show, has
Read MoreIs McCotter Barking Up The Right Tree With Tax Deductions For Pet Owners?
In 1999, my husband and I decided that our house was too big and empty for the two of us. So we did what many
Read MoreInfant Formula Not A Medical Expense
It’s somehow appropriate that the IRS would release a private letter ruling regarding a double mastectomy in October (in case you’re not aware, it’s Breast
Read MoreHealth Care Bill Passes Committee
Are we one step closer to health care reform? The Senate Finance Committee sure gave that impression by putting forth a $829 billion health care
Read MoreVoluntary Disclosure Program Ends Thursday
The voluntary disclosure program which allows US taxpayers to avoid criminal prosecution for not reporting foreign accounts ends on Thursday. No, you’re not reading an
Read MoreFinding Life/Work Balance: Tweet, Tweet!
Last Friday, I had the opportunity to participate in the first 22Tweets Roundtable. 22Tweets is a real time interview on twitter. The theme for the
Read MoreArt Imitating IRS
Apparently, I’m not the only one who thinks that tax – and related stories – are pretty funny. Dan Rosandich actually does illustrations about tax
Read MoreTax Day Looms For Procrastinators
Happy Columbus Day! It’s a holiday for many across the country. I can think of a bunch of fun ways to spend a day off.
Read MoreSunday Mail Bag
It’s a chilly Sunday morning here in Philadelphia. I thought a bit of housekeeping might be in order, so I’m opening up the ol’ taxgirl
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