I read a lot of tax-related blogs over the course of the day. And I usually prefer to write something myself rather than rely on the words of other folks. But there’s no way I could have done justice to this discussion about the hyperbole race over the Bush tax cuts/hikes (depending on which side you’re on). The folks at Going Concern offered up some brilliant coverage. Read and enjoy.
I love Halloween. I do. I love the camp, the excess, the whole over the top vibe. I dress up every year. I make my kids’ costumes for our school parade. I bake ridiculous amounts of cupcakes and make silly snacks that are meant to look gross like hotdogs that look like bloody toes in…
There was a lot of tax talk in 2019 – especially on social media. From Bitcoin to stretch IRAs to tax refunds, Twitter streams were filled with news, links, and best practices focused on tax. Twitter is an easy way to find out what’s happening in the tax world – for tax professionals, taxpayers and…
Following up on my post about the 12 Days of Christmas, which of the gifts would you most like? 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. See Full Bio
You already know that IRS is online and that they have a YouTube Channel… but now they’re tweeting, as well. You can follow the IRS on twitter at @IRSNews. And for the tax geeks among us, they even have a Tax Pros account @IRStaxpros. Kelly Phillips Erb Kelly Phillips Erb, known as Taxgirl, is a…
In 2008, the summer solstice will occur at 23:59 hours UT on 20th June (Friday). It is the first time since 1975 that it hasn’t occurred on 21st June. The summer solstice is, as you may know, the longest day of the western hemisphere. To celebrate, taxgirl, the Business Channel and b5media are having The…
As with many families around the country, my kids are starting school tomorrow (I know that many others have already started). Over the past few days, my house has been a whirlwind of new schedules, uniforms, book bags and school supplies. It’s generally bittersweet for me as a mom. On the one hand, I’m secretly…