The whole of Massachusetts – nay, the world – can issue a collective sigh of relief now: Yachtgate has finally come to an end. Senator
Read MoreYear: 2010
Smaller Charities Get Important Extension
Smaller charities, meaning those that have annual gross receipts of less than $25,000, may be at risk this year of losing their tax-exempt status. Under
Read MoreFree Sperm Isn’t Enough To Make Organization Tax Exempt
We do a lot of nonprofit and tax-exempt work at my firm. People come into my office with all kinds of ideas for charitable organizations.
Read MorePaterson’s Take On The Budget: “Everyone Is Tired Of This”
New York has a problem: there’s no budget. The budget was due on April 1. Almost four months later, the budget still sits on the
Read MoreIRS Trumps Facebook In Customer Service Survey
George Clooney isn’t a fan of Facebook. According to the UK media, Clooney reportedly remarked about the social media site: I would rather have a
Read MoreIn 2008’s Downturn, Some Managed To Eke Out Millions – NYTimes.com
Some super interesting reading from the New York Times… Of the wealthiest taxpayers — those with annual incomes of $10 million or more — seventeen
Read MoreTaxgirl Blogoversary Giveaway #2: Banned in the USA
I promised I would do a few giveaways mixed in with some trivia to celebrate my five year blogoversary. So here’s the next one: In
Read MoreFix The Tax Code Friday: Norwegian-Style Transparency
In this era of offshore accounts and banking secrecy, you can’t turn sideways without hearing someone call for more transparency. I get it – I
Read MoreMore Odd Taxgirl Trivia
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
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: When Tax Preparers Go Bad
Taxpayer asks: Hi tax girl! So I’ve heard a pretty believable rumor that the tax preparer I’ve used for four years has been federally indicted
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