With very little fanfare, a tax case in New York may shake up the online world as we know it. In April 2008, New York
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Obama's Treasury Pick Under Fire for Tax Liability
In the midst of the current economic crisis, I know that many in Congress were hoping for a smooth transition to a new administration. That
Read MoreObama’s Treasury Pick Under Fire for Tax Liability
In the midst of the current economic crisis, I know that many in Congress were hoping for a smooth transition to a new administration. That
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Running As Fast As I Can
Taxpayer asks: I saw on twitter that you ran a race this year so maybe you can help me. I run a number of races
Read MoreCongressional Officials Critical of Tax Breaks in Proposed Stimulus Plan
As blogged previously, Obama’s proposed stimulus package is meeting resistance – on both sides of the aisle. Key members of the Senate Finance Committee have
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: 1099 For Closed Business
Taxpayer asks: Aloha I am a bookkeeper for a small company. My boss wrote a check to a restaurant for preparing food for our Christmas
Read MoreVote on Stimulus Package Set for After the Inauguration
This week, it was announced that the total job losses for 2008 were more than 2.6 million, the highest since 1945. It was no surprise,
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Tax History
Taxpayer asks: Hi, Taxgirl – How do I confirm that I filed a federal tax return every year over the past 12 years? In college,
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Where To Report Charitable Contributions
Taxpayer asks: Hello there and thank you for answering my question. I am self-employed and contributed nearly $8,000 in cash/noncash donations this past year (goodwill,
Read MoreWho Else Wants a Bailout?
So let’s see. AIG gets a bailout. Banks get a bailout. The Big 3 automakers get a bailout. Who’s next? If Larry Flynt and our
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