There was a time – and yes, it was waaay before kids – when I used to fly quite a bit. I love to travel
Read MoreYear: 2010
No income tax payments for nearly half of us!
I’m sure you’ve seen the headlines all over the place about the projected stats for 2009 taxpayer liability… Here’s my take: No income tax payments
Read MoreWhite House Backs Away from Tax Statements
First it was Geithner. Now Volcker. Volcker, who falls under the “not a spring chicken” heading of politicos, is the current chair of the newly
Read MorePA Taxpayers Get Extra Help This Tax Season
Starting tomorrow, taxpayers in Pennsylvania will get some late-season tax help. Beginning on Thursday, April 8, through Thursday, April 15, the PA Revenue Taxpayer Service
Read MoreBeer Today, Taxed Tomorrow
When legislators across the country took steps to increase the tax on soda, many taxpayers shrugged their shoulders. After all, it’s just soda. But now,
Read MoreSoda Survey Says Taxes Need to be Big
A study out of the Rand Corporation has concluded that “small taxes” on soda do little to reduce soft drink consumption or prevent childhood obesity.
Read MoreTaxgirl Gets a Nod… Twice
The folks at CareerAdvice.com kindly included taxgirl.com as one of their “20 Best Blogs for Tax Advice.” A click over to their site also revealed
Read MoreTake A Break From Tax Season At The NJ Shore
We have a winner! Congrats, Robert! Tax Day is less than 2 weeks away and that likely has many taxpayers stressed out. One way that
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Deducting College Expenses
Taxpayer asks: I am retired and my wife and I support a son in college. We send him $2000/mo for room and board and I
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: I Don’t Qualify For The Making Work Pay Credit
Taxpayer asks: I can’t claim the making work pay tax credit. Do I need to file schedule M anyway? Taxgirl says: Nope. If you’re sure
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