As I write this morning, I’m on a train headed to Rhode Island (thank you, Amtrak, for coffee and wi-fi). In about an hour, I’ll
Read MoreYear: 2012
Lindsay Lohan Tweets Tax Policy
From Clint Eastwood to Scarlett Johansson, the 2012 presidential election is quickly becoming a celebrity-studded affair. At both the Republican and Democratic conventions, celebrities stood
Read MoreHustler Publisher Offers Up To $1 Million For Info On Romney’s Tax Returns
I’m still rubbing my eyes. I saw a breaking news tweet. I was sure it was wrong. A joke. A hoax. A hack. Something really
Read MorePirate Bay Co-Founder Arrested For Alleged Tax Cybercrime
Last week, Gottfrid Svartholm was arrested. Again. If that name rings a vaguely Scandinavian bell, it’s because he’s the co-founder of Pirate Bay. Pirate Bay,
Read MoreRomney’s Tax Returns Allegedly Held For Ransom
There’s yet another claim that GOP Presidential nominee Mitt Romney’s tax returns have been compromised – and this time, the report isn’t a joke. The
Read More11 Tax Myths Debunked
And just like that, summer is nearly over and it’s back to work. This week, I’ve been sorting through the “Ask the Taxgirl” mailbag and
Read MoreJudge Orders Taxpayer-Funded Transgender Surgery For Prisoner
On May 20, 1990, Cheryl Kosilek went to the Emerald Square Mall in North Attleborough, Massachusetts. She never made it home alive. Her body was
Read MoreGetting To Know You Tuesday: Dr. Casey Carder
I’ve mentioned before that one of my favorite bits about the GTKYT series is that it runs the gamut from attorneys to accountants to enrolled
Read MoreJay-Z & Pearl Jam Bring Music To Philly
This weekend was a big weekend for Philadelphia. The city played host to Made in America, a two-day music fest, which was billed as something
Read MoreWould You Donate A Kidney For A Tax Break?
Over the weekend – after some serious wiggle action – my son lost his second tooth. The tooth fairy paid a visit and left him
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