Claiming A Loss After A Disaster Like Hurricane Harvey
Taxpayers who suffer economic loss due to a natural disaster like Hurricane Harvey may be able to claim a casualty loss deduction on a federal income tax return. Here’s what you need to know.
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IRS Announces Tax Relief For Taxpayers Affected By Hurricane Harvey
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced significant tax relief for victims of Hurricane Harvey. Those in Texas who have been affected by the storm have until January 31, 2018, to file certain individual and business tax returns and make certain tax payments.
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Helping Out After Hurricane Harvey: Where, What & How To Donate (UPDATED)
Looking to help out after Hurricane Harvey? Here are some tips to get started, including how and where to donate, as well as what you need to know to claim a tax deduction.
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Ask The Taxgirl: Deducting Fidget Spinners On Your Taxes
It’s the Ask The Taxgirl! Today’s question focuses on the deductibility of fidget spinners.
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IRS Warns Again On Email Scam After FBI Reports Billions In Related Losses
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), state tax agencies, and the tax industry have announced a recent increase in email scams targeting employee Forms W-2. A variation on the scam has cost businesses more than $3 billion over the past two years.
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Don't Forget About Taxes When Looking For The Perfect Rental
Think you’re missing out on all of the deductions if you rent a home? Think again. Here are a few tax breaks that renters may benefit from pursuing.
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On Anniversary Of Klondike Fever, Here's What You Need To Know About Taxes On Gold
On this day in history, prospectors found gold in the Klondike. Today you don’t have to go digging to buy gold as an investment. Here’s what you need to know about paying taxes on gold.
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Ask The Taxgirl: Marriage & Money While Living Abroad
It’s “Ask The Taxgirl.” Today’s question focuses on tax issues faced by US citizens living abroad, as well as the definition of marriage.
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Ask The Taxgirl: Filling Out A Form W-9 When You’re Paid In Cash
It’s time for “Ask the Taxgirl.” Today’s question focuses on being paid in cash (or barter, bitcoin, etc.) and filling out a form W-9.
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Why I Walked Out Of My Child’s Doctor’s Office (And It’s Okay For You To Do It, Too)
We’ve been trained to think we have to answer certain questions in order to get services. When it comes to ID theft, sometimes answering those questions may do more harm than good.
