I just wanted to remind my readers that select IRS offices will be open tomorrow. Offices staffed by IRS will be open on Saturday, March
Read MoreMonth: March 2011
Taxes from A to Z: V is for VITA
VITA is the acronym for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program which provides free tax help for qualifying taxpayers across the country. The program
Read MoreMake the IRS Better – And Win Free Software!
I have free tax software packages to give away to readers this week. H&R Block has donated six versions of its At Home Online Premium
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z: U Is For Unemployment Compensation
Sadly, a lot more taxpayers are trying to figure out the tax treatment of unemployment compensation these days… It’s helpful to understand a little bit
Read MoreIRS Is Looking for Your Input
Yes, really. The IRS is looking for folks to volunteer to serve on the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) for a three year term starting in
Read MoreTax Book Giveaway
It’s a giveaway! The folks at J.K. Lasser have donated two copies of their book, J.K. Lasser’s Your Income Tax 2011: For Preparing Your 2010
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z: T Is For Third Party Designee
The Third Party Designee box is a relatively new feature on tax returns (I said “relatively” – clearly, I’m dating myself on this one). It’s
Read MoreWhere Does Popular Start and Policy End?
In many states, governors are being faced with the difficult choice of cutting services or raising taxes on its residents. As you can imagine, it’s
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z: S Is For Statutory Employees
If you’ve ever taken a good look at your form W-2, you’ve probably found yourself wondering about who qualifies as a “statutory employee.” It’s listed
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z: R Is For Roth IRA
Every now and again, I write a piece knowing that there will be a backlash of some sort. This is one of those pieces. You’d
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