It’s Fix the Tax Code Friday! This week, I’ve been researching federal energy tax credits for an Earth Day post that I’m writing (yes, I’m
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Philadelphia Struggles With Revenue Woes
Philadelphia has joined a long list of US cities grappling with budget woes in the midst of falling revenues and increased expenditures. This week, things
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Problems With New Tax Tables
Taxpayer asks: “Rude surprise for taxpayers Millions of people who are enjoying President Obama’s tax credit will need to return some of it.” http://finance.yahoo.com/news/INSIDE-WASHINGTON-Rude-apf-15091434.html?.v=1 Per
Read MoreIntuit Wants To Help You Start Your Tax Practice
To help stimulate the economy to create new businesses, new jobs, and new clients, Intuit is offering ten “Stimulus Grants” to help accounting and tax
Read MoreChecks For Retirees Will Be Mailed On May
My inbox is crowded with queries from retirees asking me when the $250 economic recovery payments (some folks also refer to them as additional “stimulus
Read MoreIRS Releases New Insolvency Pub
The IRS has updated Publication 4681, Canceled Debts, Foreclosures, Repossessions, and Abandonments (for Individuals). I know, you’re thinking “So what?” Well, the “So what?” is
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And The Best Place To Live In The World Is…
Nobody wants to pay more tax. But a recent study by Mercer seems to suggest that a higher tax rate does not serve as a
Read MoreGetting To Know You Tuesday: Michele R.J. Allinotte
Ooh, Canadians!! I’ll admit it. I have a fascination with Canadians. I don’t know if it’s tied to a childhood trip, the wildly odd flick
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Missed Filing Deadline
Taxpayer asks: I missed the April 15 filing dead line, can I wait next year to file my taxes? Owe IRS from year 2007. IRS
Read MoreWhat Are My Options If I….?
I get tons of questions asking simply “What are my options if I (insert crazy tax history here)?” Your options can be complicated. And you
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