In case you missed it, yesterday’s post was a nod to April Fool’s Day (the IRS won’t really issue you a discount for paying in cash). I have fun with my April Fool’s Day posts every year and you can catch some of the prior posts by clicking below:
I am honored and flattered to announce that editors of the ABA Journal have selected my blog, taxgirl, as one of the top 100 best blogs in their annual Blawg 100. The Blawg 100, an annual compilation of the best blogs written by lawyers, is in its sixth year. ABA Journal Editor and Publisher Allen…
Our next tax trivia question is: The original purpose of the Social Security number, which was introduced in 1935, was to track individuals’ accounts within the Social Security program. In 1938, as part of a promotion to sell wallets primarily through Woolworth’s, wallet manufacturer E. H. Ferree Company used a sample Social Security card to…
There was chaos for a few moments last night when Oscar history was made following the announcement of the wrong winner for Best Picture. Here’s how it happened.
I’ve often written about the fact that I believe that “sin taxes” – excise taxes on things that are ostensibly bad for us and should therefore be discouraged – are usually more about raising revenue than modifying behavior. I say this despite the fact that our legislators in this country swear that isn’t the case….
Remember to report alimony received as income, alimony paid as a deduction but child support? It’s tax neutral. #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, IRS updates, scams, financial crime,…
If you’re like me, you’re spending most of today surrounded by turkey, family, football – and if you’re lucky, pie. You’re probably not thinking about taxes. But tax geeks like me are. And lucky for us, there are even tax geekier folks out there – like those at Minnesota-based Convey Compliance Systems – who spend…
