Oh, I do love it when famous people talk about tax. (Stay with me on this one… It takes a little bit.) Two of my
Read MoreMonth: March 2013
Taxes From A To Z (2013): C Is For Carpooling
C is for Carpooling. You cannot deduct the costs of getting to and from work, no matter if you take a bus, trolley, subway, taxi,
Read MoreSome Small Businesses Take A Hit From Sequestration
March 1 came and went and the world was still standing. Sequestration made a big splash at the end of February. Taxpayers were worried… How
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z (2013): B Is For Bad Debt Expense
B is for Bad Debt Expense. Most tax discussions about debt focus on debts that you owe. But what happens when the debt is owed
Read MoreIRS Now Accepting All Individual Returns
It’s official: 40 days after tax season was officially kicked off, the Internal Revenue Service has announced that it is now accepting all returns. No,
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z (2013): A Is For Annualized Income Installment Method
Today, I’m kicking off my annual “Taxes from A to Z” series. As part of the series, I plan to focus on tax terms that
Read MoreIf You Qualify, File Your Taxes For Free
In this economy, every penny saved helps. If you’re looking for ways to save at tax time, the Walmart Foundation may be able to help.
Read MoreTax Questions? I’ve Got Answers.
Now that we’re into tax season, my inbox is chock full of Ask the Taxgirl® emails. I’m working on answering your top questions but I
Read MoreOh, The Tax Forms You'll Know (In The Style of Dr. Seuss)
It’s Dr. Seuss’ birthday! Theodor Seuss Geisel, or Dr. Seuss as he is better known, was born on March 2, 1904. If he were still
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Marriage License & Marital Status
Taxpayer asks: I live in California. I had the wedding in 2012, but I applied marriage license in January 2013. Can I file a joint
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