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Real tax questions from real readers, answered. Got a question of your own? This is where Taxgirl answers them.

Ask the Taxgirl | Site Info

Have A Tax Question? What You Need To Know Before You Ask The Taxgirl
ByKelly Phillips Erb January 20, 2017November 1, 2019

Got a tax question? Here’s how to Ask The Taxgirl.

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Ask the Taxgirl | Education

Ask The Taxgirl: College Admissions Fees & Entrance Exams
ByKelly Phillips Erb April 14, 2016May 21, 2020

Ask The Taxgirl: College Admissions Fees & Entrance Exams

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Ask the Taxgirl | Charitable organizations

Ask The Taxgirl: Deducting Costs For Fostering Pets
ByKelly Phillips Erb April 13, 2016May 21, 2020

Ask The Taxgirl: Deducting Costs For Fostering Pets

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Ask The Taxgirl: Tax On Income Received After Death
ByKelly Phillips Erb April 13, 2016May 18, 2020

Ask The Taxgirl: Tax On Income Received After Death

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Ask the Taxgirl | Retirement and pension

Ask The Taxgirl: Are Social Security Benefits Taxable?
ByKelly Phillips Erb April 13, 2016May 21, 2020

Ask The Taxgirl: Are Social Security Benefits Taxable?

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Ask The Taxgirl: Your Tax-Related Questions
ByKelly Phillips Erb April 6, 2016November 16, 2019

Have a tax question? I’ve got answers. Here’s how to Ask The Taxgirl – and catch up on Q&A from earlier.

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Ask The Taxgirl: Renting Out Your Home
ByKelly Phillips Erb April 6, 2016May 21, 2020

Ask The Taxgirl: Renting Out Your Home

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Ask the Taxgirl | Education | International | Tax Forms

Ask The Taxgirl: Tax Forms, TurboTax & Offshore Accounts
ByKelly Phillips Erb April 4, 2016May 21, 2020

Ask The Taxgirl: Tax Forms, TurboTax & Offshore Accounts

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Ask the Taxgirl | State and local tax (SALT)

Ask The Taxgirl: Domestic Partnerships & Filing Status
ByKelly Phillips Erb April 4, 2016May 21, 2020

Ask The Taxgirl: Domestic Partnerships & Filing Status

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Ask the Taxgirl | ID theft and scams | Tax Forms

Ask The Taxgirl: Form 1099-MISC Mistake
ByKelly Phillips Erb April 3, 2016May 21, 2020

Ask The Taxgirl: Form 1099-MISC Mistake

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