If it feels like every time you turn around, big name law firms are turning associates loose, you can’t blame Joe Francis. The “Girls Gone
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Modified Version Of Stimulus Bill Passes House
If this was to the be dawn of a new era of bipartisanship, it didn’t look like it today. President Obama’s stimulus package, a modified
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Child Support & Legal Fees
Taxpayer asks: I live in Illinois, I understand Child Support is not a tax break, or have any tax implications, but how about lawyer fees
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Payments Made Under The Table
Taxpayer asks: I was working as an independent contractor in this small company. At that time, I was getting paid with no taxes being withheld.
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Is It Alimony?
Taxpayer asks: Hi Taxgirl,My wife filed for divorce in Tennessee Aug 2007. Moved out of the house in Dec 2007 and have paid her money
Read More“I Went To Stanford Law And All I Got Was This Plea Agreement”
Who says crime doesn’t pay? Remember Cristina Warthen (nee Schultz), the Stanford Law School grad who engaged in a little “risky business” to help pay
Read MoreBlagojevich Claims Impeachment Proceedings Are Tax-Related
Ewwww… Something doesn’t smell right. Former Governor Blagojevich who is accused of attempting to sell the US Senate seat left vacant by President Obama, appeared
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Why Didn’t You…?
Taxpayer asks: I sent you a question (insert time frame here) ago about (insert topic here). Why haven’t you answered it yet? Taxgirl says: I
Read MoreGeithner Confirmed As Secretary Of The Treasury
It’s official: we have a new Secretary of the Treasury. The Senate has confirmed Timothy Geithner, President Barack Obama’s pick for Treasury Secretary. The votes
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Refund Anticipation Loan (RAL) Denials & Delays
Taxpayer asks: Why was my RAL denied? Taxgirl says: RALs are refund anticipation loans. They are basically loans (usually high interest) against your refund from
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