Taxpayer asks: Single taxpayer elgible for and takes advantage of $8000 first time homebuyer credit. Prior to 3 yrs ownership, taxpayer gets married and wishes
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Ask The Taxgirl: Same-Sex Couples & The Homebuyer’s Credit
I’ve received a number of “ask the taxgirl” questions related to the first time homebuyer’s credit. I’m hoping to wade through a number of those
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: MFS & Homebuyer's Credit
Taxpayer asks: I read your blog everyday and find it enjoyable and knowledgeable. My question to you today is about the First Time Home Buyers
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Co-signers & First Time Homebuyer's Credit
Taxpayer asks: I bought my first house in April. I asked my dad to co-sign on the mortgage for me because my credit was not
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Income Tax On Gifts
Taxpayer asks: Recently my father-in-law passed away. My Mother-in-law is planning on selling her home and giving each child $10,000 and then putting the rest
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Deductions For Guest Blogging
Taxpayer asks: While putting together a new group of guest posters for my site, a tax question hit me! Is the time I spend guest
Read MoreAsk The taxgirl: Homebuyer's Credit & Rentals
Taxpayer asks: Does a duplex qualify as a main residence for first time home buyer credit purposes? If the person is going to live in
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Estimated Payments
Taxpayer asks: I’m a recent college grad working 2 full-time jobs and doing some freelance work on the side. I have recently been asked to
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Autism & Special Needs Children
Taxpayer asks: My husband and I have a 4 yr old daughter diagnosed with autism (higher functioning). We are considering enrolling her in a private
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Michael Jackson's Funeral
One of my recent “ask the taxgirl” questions involved whether Michael Jackson’s funeral expenses were deductible. When I paused to consider whether I wanted to
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