I got a glimpse of the 2011 budget proposal on the news last night. It’s big. As in big thick book big. And I will
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IRS Goes Gun-Shopping
Well, this is certainly the kind of news that you don’t like reading just before you file your taxes… According to TaxProf Blog, the IRS
Read MoreWhat Obama’s Budget Might Mean For You
I’ve received a bunch of comments and emails from taxpayers telling me what they think of Obama’s budget. I’ll be sharing some of them throughout
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Public School Tuition
Taxpayer asks: Hello. You answered a question asking whether private school tuition was deductible. Our daughter is enrolled in full-day kindergarten at a public school
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I’ve received a couple of emails about problems with subscribing to taxgirl via email. I’ve checked into it and it appears that some folks aren’t
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Qualifying Wages For Making Work Pay Credit
Taxpayer asks: My daughter only made $3,900.00 this year, then was laid off… She only worked for one employer.. so is she illegible for the
Read MorePoint/Counterpoint
I’m working on a post regarding Obama’s proposed budget, tax credits and the State of the Union. I’d love some additional input so I was
Read MoreMaking Sense Of The Making Work Pay Credit
So now that you’ve calculated the Making Work Pay Credit, what does it all mean? A credit is a dollar for dollar reduction in your
Read MoreCalculating The Making Work Pay Credit
I’ve received a bunch of questions about the Making Work Pay Credit. I agree – it is confusing. Let me see if I can make
Read MoreFree Tax Help Available!
I’ve received a bunch of questions this tax season asking where to go for free help. And I’ve got some answers for you. But, first
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