More Odd Taxgirl Trivia

ByKelly Phillips Erb July 23, 2010

Over the years, I’ve written about some pretty goofy stuff. This was my favorite taxgirl story for 2007 and possibly of all time: Woman Sues – and Wins – Over Toilet Paper Tax

What’s your favorite tax story on taxgirl?

Kelly Phillips Erb

Kelly Phillips Erb, known as Taxgirl, is a tax attorney, writer, and speaker who explains tax news, IRS updates, scams, financial crime, and money in plain English.

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Individual | Tax Professionals

H&R Block Offers Apology, Cash To Make Up For Filing Snafu
ByKelly Phillips Erb April 25, 2013July 8, 2020

If you were one of the hundreds of thousands of taxpayers affected by the tax season filing snafu involving education credits – and you filed using H&R Block – you might be getting some relief. The tax preparation giant is offering $25 to its customers affected by the delay in processing individual tax returns claiming…

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Healthcare | History | Individual

On Mother's Day, What Happens When You're Taking Care Of Mom (And Not The Other Way Around)?
ByKelly Phillips Erb May 11, 2014May 18, 2020

Happy birthday, Mother’s Day! The holiday that you and I know as Mother’s Day turns 100 today: it was officially designated as a holiday on the second Sunday in May by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson in 1914 (you can view the proclamation here). The holiday was inspired by Anna Jarvis of West Virginia. You might…

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Just for fun

If I Ran The Congress (In The Style of Dr. Seuss)
ByKelly Phillips Erb March 4, 2014July 27, 2020

his week, we’re celebrating the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Here’s my tax ode to Dr. Seuss. Enjoy!

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Just for fun | Pop culture

Uncle Sam Tops Forbes' List Of Fictional Rich
ByKelly Phillips Erb December 21, 2008December 27, 2019

I love the lists in Forbes magazine. You can find a list on almost everything – the best places to live, jobs that are in the most demand, and the most powerful folks in Hollywood. One of the oddest addition to the list is the Forbes Fictional 15, an annual listing of fiction’s richest. Topping…

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Just for fun | Pop culture

Income Tax Cocktail
ByKelly Phillips Erb July 15, 2020July 15, 2020

As Tax Day – and thus, tax season – ticks away, I suspect many of you are looking forward to a little relaxation. If a cocktail is in the cards, consider the Income Tax Cocktail. 1 1/2 oz. gin3/4 oz. dry vermouth3/4 oz. sweet vermouth1 oz. orange juice2 dashes Angostura (or Peychaud’s) bitters Combine ingredients,…

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Corporate | Individual | Small or home-based business

Throw A Party On Uncle Sam (Well, Sort Of)
ByKelly Phillips Erb August 4, 2008

In the legal profession, lawyers sometimes try a little too hard at the networking thing – and lawyer or not, you know exactly what I’m talking about. It’s the whole standing around in suits thing, trying to pretend you’re comfortable, all the while looking for someone better to talk to. Why bother? When it comes…

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AK says:

August 24, 2010 at 11:52 am

I don’t know if it’s polite to call it my “favorite”, but I found the story of your business being audited very enlightening and useful.

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