Taxpayer asks: hi can you deduct the sales tax paid if you leased a new car in june of 2009? Taxgirl says: Nope, sorry. If
Read MoreMonth: February 2010
Ask The Taxgirl: Work-Related Education
Taxpayer asks: Hi Taxgirl, This is related to a previous question you answered. I am searching all over the place for the answer to this
Read MoreReminder About Phishing Scams
As I’ve posted before on taxgirl.com, the IRS does not send unsolicited e-mails to taxpayers. If you receive an e-mail purporting to be from the
Read MoreIRS Says Austin Tragedy Won't Affect Returns
The IRS has released a statement regarding the current filing season in light of the Austin tragedy. Since the IRS does not process tax returns
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Missing 1099 Or Other Tax Forms
Taxpayer asks: What are my options if an employer has not provided me with my 1099 yet? I have asked them at least once a
Read MoreTax Contest Deadline Approaching
Psst! Over here… There’s just one more day to enter my TurboTax giveaway. You can win free tax preparation software. Just click on over to
Read MorePlutus Nod
I’ve been nominated for a Plutus! Well, to be completely accurate, I’ve been nominated for a Plutus 2.0 award as “best tax blog.” If you’re
Read MoreSweet, Sweet Taxes
Colorado Governor Bill Ritter (D) made headlines all over the country this week when signed a bill adding sales tax to candy and soda. The
Read MoreRendell Takes Cues from the Super Bowl
To start the second half of the Super Bowl, with the Colts comfortably ahead of the Saints, Coach Sean Payton called for an onside kick.
Read MoreDon't Be Alarmed
I’m not snowed under… I’ve been traveling this week, talking taxes and I have not a lick of tax bloggyness left in me. Check in
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