I was on the radio Saturday night – late, my time – on KGO. You can listen to the clip here (I’m on at about minute 47). I’m talking about deductions (you can read the piece we’re talking about here).
And yes, I now realize that the 2010 business mileage rate is 50 cents per mile… Cut me some slack. 😉
It’s the fifth day of my annual 12 Days of Charitable Giving. Each of the 12 charities that I’ll be featuring in the series was suggested by a reader as a charity that could use a boost this holiday season. I’ll be posting one a day for – well, 12 days (I’m clever that way)….
Tax season is finally here. Now that you’ve filed, you’re likely waiting on that refund… here’s what you need to know.
Taxpayer asks: This last year I had a son born who only survived 1 day. Do I need to get a Social Security number for him? Do I claim him as a dependant? Taxgirl says: Gosh, I honestly can’t imagine how difficult this is for you and your family. My sympathies and thoughts are with…
Robert Fernandes took his issue with his school tax bill straight to the tax collectors – as well as $7,143 in single dollar bills. Was he justified?
Taxpayer asks: Hello, I am an independent contractor and work with teachers. If I purchase gift cards to award those that completed required assessments by the deadline given. Can I deduct the cost of these gift cards? I would appreciate any information you can provide. Many thanks, Taxgirl says: I love this question because it’s…
If you’re still looking for ways to minimize your tax this year, remember that you can make contributions to your IRA thru 4/15 #TwitterTaxTip (For more on twitter tax tips, see my prior explanatory post.) Kelly Phillips Erb Kelly Phillips Erb, known as Taxgirl, is a tax attorney, writer, and speaker who explains tax news,…