Taxpayer asks: I have a difficult situation. I won a lot of money in my church’s 50/50. I know I have to report it as
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Dear Nancy, Please Don't Raise Taxes To Pay For Health Care…
This week, 157 House Democrats (which for math junkies like me, who want to know the actual percentage of House Dems who signed, it’s 62%)
Read MoreNo You’re Not Seeing Double
I’m a little all over the map these days. I’ve been lucky to be asked to write guest posts for a number of high quality
Read MoreAsk the taxgirl: Filing Single When You're Married
Taxpayer asks: Can you file single if you are married? Short info I am still in school only have 1 more year then I am
Read MoreA Method to His Madness? Clifford Smith Arrested on Tax Evasion Charges
Rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Method Man was arrested Monday on tax evasion charges stemming from an alleged refusal to pay personal income taxes. Method
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Pastors & Deductions
Taxpayer asks: I read this article today and it seemed very aggressive, bordering on overly aggressive. Can you comment? http://www.startchurch.com/blog/view/name/can-pastors-deduct-tithes-as-business-expenses The tithe situation here just
Read MorePhillies v. Van Gogh: Culture Goes to War in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is a town known for its scrappy sports teams and its passionate fans. We’ve collectively cheered our world champion Phillies and wrung our hands
Read MoreIRS Calls for Paper Proposals
The Internal Revenue Service invites proposals for original papers for the 2010 IRS Research Conference. Topics can include tax compliance, taxpayer burden, improving tax administration,
Read MoreIf I Can Dream… I Can Pay Taxes
I’m a little bit obsessed with Elvis Presley. You may not know this about me (and perhaps now, are a little frightened). Yes, I’ve been
Read MoreIf You Pay Them, They Will Come
Here’s a crazy thought: if you give people a financial incentive, you can make them do almost anything (trust me, I watch a lot of
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