Taxpayer asks: Wow, your website is really helpful! I have some Independent Contractor/Schedule C questions: Is it possible to deduct “professional development” costs? i.e. things I
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Ask The Taxgirl: Installment Plans
Taxpayer asks: After filing my taxes, the end result was that I owe just over $800. Gasp! This is three weeks pay for me and
Read MoreAsk the Taxgirl: Figuring Home Office Deductions
Taxpayer asks: When figuring home office deduction for a separate structure like a garage, do you include the full square footage of the house and
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Home Sales
Taxpayer asks: I sold a primary residence last yr and bought a new one. I did not gross over $250,000 on the sale of the house.
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Reporting Income
Taxpayer asks: I know you have probably gotten these questions hundreds of times, but sorry I need to ask again for my own benefit. First
Read MoreAsk the Taxgirl: Taxable Gifts
Taxpayer asks: My mom gave me money through my paypal account. There were 3 separate transactions totaling $380 but was non-business related, do I need
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Tax Evasion
Taxpayer asks: Hi Taxgirl,I’ve been claiming lots of dependents (that don’t exist), but not filing or paying any Federal income taxes for the past three
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: No Money, No Loss?
Taxpayer asks: Hey there! I found your blog entirely through random surfing, and it’s perfect for a question I have right now.I’ve returned to being
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Nonresident Spouse
Taxpayer asks: I just got married to my beautiful wife who happens to be Australian. I’m a graduate student in San Diego and she hasn’t
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Erroneous 1099
Taxpayer asks: A tax client was issued a 1099-MISC for rental income received in 2006. Box 1 of the form showed $1000 when the correct
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