Real tax questions from real readers, answered. Got a question of your own? This is where Taxgirl answers them.
Taxpayer asks: Quick Q: I’m leaving my full-time job 2 start grad school. Moving 300 miles. R moving expenses deductible under IRS 455 Taxgirl says: My answer on twitter: Not for grad school. Just for jobs. Grad school may feel like it’s a job but the IRS doesn’t think so. 😉 And now the extended…
Taxpayer asks: I hope you don’t think this is too simple a question but I’m a confused newbie. I started a new job this week. They asked me to fill out tax forms. One of them is a W-4. I didn’t know what to do with it and the HR person told me to just…
Taxpayer asks: My brother works for a company who pays $12K a year for his health insuranceHe is 64, single, no children, no ex-wifeMy brother understands starting in 2011 the government will treat the $12K as income and he will be taxed on itAlso because it is over $8,000 a year it is considered a…
Taxpayer asks: I’m a graphic designer and I do printing on the side. Last year, when business was slow, I was in a jam and needed some work done on my roof that I couldn’t afford. I have a friend who just started a roofing company so I agreed to swap out the labor for…
Taxpayer asks: Hi, I am getting married july 2010 for personal reasons. However, my husband and I are both going to still be in college until May 2011 and will be living separately with our parents as dependents. Would I need to change anything regarding my taxes? Could I still have my parents claim me…
Taxpayer asks: Hi,I am getting married july 2010 for personal reasons. However, my husband and I are both going to still be in college until May 2011 and will be living separately with our parents as dependents. Would I need to change anything regarding my taxes? Could I still have my parents claim me and…
Taxpayer asks: I have a stressful situation at my work and I haven’t been able to sleep. I went to my doctor and he told me to buy some relaxation tapes. Can I deduct those? Taxgirl says: I can totally sympathize with you. I couldn’t sleep more than a couple of hours during my first…
Taxpayer asks: I’m an independent contractor using 1099s. I have one w-4 for a small amount from 2009. I missed the tax deadline and did not file an extension. What kind of advice can I get? I live in CA but need some general direction. Taxgirl says: File. That’s my advice in a nutshell. One…
Taxpayer asks: If i understand this the right way if i bought my home between April 9 of 2008 and July 1 2009, you have to repay the amount back over 15 yrs. I bought my home and closed on it July 31, 2009. I got the credit on my taxes for 2009. If i…
Taxpayer asks: Thanks for your blog, I really enjoy it.I have a question about deductions. I went to school for business but long story short, couldn’t find work and moved back home. I decided to follow my original passion and open a photography studio. Since I didn’t have a job, my mother bought all of…