Here’s what I learned in my son’s kindergarten this morning: it’s Dr. Seuss birthday! Theodor Seuss Geisel, or Dr. Seuss, was born on March 2,
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Citibank Issues Forms 1099 For Frequent Flyer Miles, Surprising Customers & IRS
Apparently, the banking industry doesn’t have enough bad press these days. They’re going to new heights to tick off customers… quite literally. Citibank, part of
Read MoreIRS Claims Nearly $1 Billion Owed To Taxpayers For 2008
The IRS has extra cash: more than $1 billion in extra cash. And some of it might belong to you. More than one million taxpayers
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl LIVE: February Edition
Welcome to another session of Ask the taxgirl LIVE! We’ll be getting started today, Wednesday, February 29, 2012, at 12:00 pm EST. I plan to
Read MoreIRS Comments On Leap Year Confusion
The IRS was kind enough to reply to my request for information about the discrepancy in filing dates for the form 1099 series and the
Read MoreTax Deadline Confusion Because Of Leap Year
I love a good leap year. The extra day is kind of like finding a dollar bill in your pocket. You always had it there
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Comparing Tax Preparer Costs
Taxpayer asks: Before I got married, I used TurboTax to do my taxes. Now, my wife wants me to go somewhere to get our taxes
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Reporting Roth IRA Conversions
Taxpayer asks: In 2010 I converted 40K from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. According to the rules I was allowed to defer payment
Read MoreLights, Cameras, Gift Bags: Why Hollywood Might Not Be Paying Its Fair Share
When I was a kid, I used to make a big deal about watching the Oscars. My mom and I would make popcorn and then
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Parking Expenses For Business
Taxpayer asks: I’m getting mixed responses about being able to write off my parking expenses for work. I am a hair stylist and technically work
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