Perhaps. It depends on who you are and exactly what you’re saying… Take Pastor James David Manning of Atlah World Ministries, for example. The IRS won’t advise whether is being investigated or not. But it is clear that Pastor Manning is generating some publicity for his statements earlier in the year, in which he repeatedly…
The IRS has announced that they have again delayed the effective date of Revenue Ruling 2006-57, originally released in November 2006. The Ruling provides guidance to employers on the use of items like smartcards, debit or credit cards to provide qualified transportation fringes under Internal Revenue Code §§ 132(a)(5) and 132(f). The basic idea behind…
Taxpayer asks: Hey taxgirl, if I’m a freelancer, buy a desk/chair and try to deduct it is that like begging for an audit? Advice on what to deduct/not? Taxgirl says: First of all, I’m psyched! This was my first taxgirl question via twitter! How exciting! And now for the answer! The short answer is yes,…
I know, I know… No sooner do I announce my return than ka-blooey: 502, 503, 504, and a whole other host of errors that I’ve never heard of before. But never fear, support is on it – they promise.
This morning, I received this email from a friend: Time to consider your pocketbook: C A PIT A L G A INS T A X MCC A IN: 0% on home sales up to $500,000 per home (couples). McCain does not propose any change in existing home sales income tax. OB A M A: 28%…
Sooo, I am researching tax burdens of various states as part of my upcoming series on state taxes. And to my surprise, Maine actually ranks really high in terms of overall tax burden (they’re second, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Census Bureau and Tax Foundation). Who’s first? Vermont, with an overall burden of…
I’m not even going to pretend that I’m excited to be back in Philly for the weather (um, fall, where the heck are you?). But it was exciting to be back and see a full inbox related to taxgirl.com – you guys have sure been busy! I have lots of great ideas about future posts,…
So, I’m on vacation in lovely Maine. Each time we come here (and we’ve been coming for a bit), I constantly hear complaints about the overall tax burden of Mainers. And I have to say, I’m a bit perplexed. The sales tax in Maine is 5%. The tax is a bit broad in that items…
Taxgirl is on vacation (I know, I know!) I’m with the family in the wilds of Maine this week. I have no internet connection inside the cabin (hence, the vacation part) but never fear, there’s still plenty of taxgirl on tap. Check back to see what’s percolating inside of my head… we’ll see what inspires…
Yeah, I wanna know, too. My best laid plans have gone awry – this has been one of the busiest summers that I can remember (that’s supposed to be a good thing, right?). I haven’t had a second to go to the movies. And since no one has inquired about Pixar’s “Cars”, the only movie…