For all that it’s popular today to play partisan politics, it’s clear that some officials in Congress are actually listening to voters. Newly elected Sen.
Read MoreMonth: February 2010
Tax Beer? Why? Nothing Helps*
Beer drinkers in the Mountain State are struggling to raise revenue in a bad economy. Some members of the state’s legislature think they have a
Read MoreHomebuyer's Credit In Chart Form (Cause Who Doesn't Love Charts?)
I’ll admit it – as if you hadn’t already guessed – I’m a bit of a geek. And not just a tax geek. I like
Read MoreFormer Top Cop Sentenced for Tax Fraud
Disgraced former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik, once hailed as a hero in New York, was finally sentenced after a lengthy investigation. Surprisingly,
Read MoreMurder, Taxes & Your Right To Rant
Over the past couple of days, I’ve received a number of emails, links, tweets, and DMs (whew) about the allegedly IRS-related plane crash in Texas.
Read MoreMaking Work Pay Credit: The Basics
I’ve been getting lots and lots of questions about the Making Work Pay Credit. To make it easier for you, here are the basics: The
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Child Care & Stay At Home Moms
Taxpayer asks: I’m a stay at home mom (not employed) and my son attends preschool part-time a few days a week. My husband and I
Read More4th Annual Tax Filing Horror Contest: Win Free Software!
Update: We have our winners! I’ve notified the winners about collecting their prizes. Thanks for playing! It’s the Fourth Annual Tax Filing Horror Contest at
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: I Forgot To File Schedule M!
Taxpayer asks: I was not aware of the above credit. I am single, and just yesterday filed form 1040 EZ my self. I did not
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Paid Campaigns For Bloggers
Taxpayer asks: Can food bloggers write off ingredients from paid campaigns where advertisers paid them to create a recipe? Taxgirl says: As promised, this is
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