There are a just a couple of days left in the 2010 Tax Year. Do you have any new tax or financial resolutions for 2011? Let me know… I’m making a list for an upcoming New Year’s post. You can send them to inquiries (at) taxgirl (dot) com (just click on the link to send an email).
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The price of oil has increased, on average, $1/barrel over the past month. The result is that gas is likely to top $5/gallon at the pump this summer – compared to $2.80/gallon last year. What does this mean in pure dollars? According to the Energy Information Administration (from Department of Energy), the average American uses…
Happy birthday, Dr. Seuss! Theodor Seuss Geisel, or Dr. Seuss as he is known to most of the world, was born on March 2, 1904. And though he passed away in 1991, his books and his poems are still as popular as ever. I love the idea of combining silliness with reality and over the past few…
Happy National Beer Day! Beer has long been a favorite in the US. Here’s what you need to know about beer’s history in the US – as well as where the industry might be headed.
Or so says Dick Solomon of NBC’s former “Third Rock” series. And then he had to go figure his taxes (as seen on YouTube)… 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…
Tax Day is just around the corner. Nobody likes writing a big check to Uncle Sam but there is some good news: Tax Day also means free stuff, promotions, deals and specials. After you pop your return (or your extension) in the mail – hopefully with payment – kick back and take advantage of some…
It’s beginning to look at lot like Christmas! If you’re in the mood for some holiday shopping, here’s how much purchasing all the gifts in the classic carol “The 12 Days of Christmas” will cost you according to the 34th PNC Christmas Price Index.