Author: Kelly Phillips Erb

Kelly Phillips Erb, known as Taxgirl, is a tax attorney, writer, and speaker who explains taxes, IRS news, financial crime, scams, and the law in plain English.

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Ask The Taxgirl: Your Tax-Related Questions
ByKelly Phillips Erb April 6, 2016August 5, 2026

Have a tax question? I’ve got answers. Here’s how to Ask The Taxgirl – and catch up on Q&A from earlier.

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Ask The Taxgirl: Renting Out Your Home
ByKelly Phillips Erb April 6, 2016May 21, 2020

Ask The Taxgirl: Renting Out Your Home

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Taxes From A to Z®

Taxes From A To Z (2016): V Is For The Value Of Time Or Services
ByKelly Phillips Erb April 5, 2016

Taxes From A To Z (2016): V Is For The Value Of Time Or Services

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Taxes From A To Z (2016): U Is For UTMA/UGMA Accounts
ByKelly Phillips Erb April 4, 2016

Taxes From A To Z (2016): U Is For UTMA/UGMA Accounts

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International

What Are The Panama Papers?
ByKelly Phillips Erb April 4, 2016

Yesterday, it was all anyone was talking about: the Panama Papers. And then the names spilled out: Messi. Ulloa. Putin. Cameron. It seemed that the Panama Papers were connected with a staggering number of high-profile names. But what, exactly, are the Panama Papers? Here’s what you need to know.

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Ask the Taxgirl | Education | International | Tax Forms

Ask The Taxgirl: Tax Forms, TurboTax & Offshore Accounts
ByKelly Phillips Erb April 4, 2016May 21, 2020

Ask The Taxgirl: Tax Forms, TurboTax & Offshore Accounts

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Ask the Taxgirl | State and Local Tax (SALT)

Ask The Taxgirl: Domestic Partnerships & Filing Status
ByKelly Phillips Erb April 4, 2016May 21, 2020

Ask The Taxgirl: Domestic Partnerships & Filing Status

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Ask the Taxgirl | ID Theft and Scams | Tax Forms

Ask The Taxgirl: Form 1099-MISC Mistake
ByKelly Phillips Erb April 3, 2016May 21, 2020

Ask The Taxgirl: Form 1099-MISC Mistake

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Taxes From A to Z®

Taxes From A To Z (2016): T Is For Termite Damage
ByKelly Phillips Erb April 3, 2016

Taxes From A To Z (2016): T is for Termite Damage

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Ask The Taxgirl: Missed Wages As A Loss
ByKelly Phillips Erb April 2, 2016May 21, 2020

Ask The Taxgirl: Missed Wages As A Loss

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