On Friday, I tackled some last-minute tax questions from readers and viewers via Google+ hangout. You can watch the entire hangout here (be forewarned, it’s
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Ask The Taxgirl: Google+ Hangout Edition
With only a few days left before April 15, it’s time to wrap up those returns! Come hang out with me (and my esteemed editor,
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Home Offices And Capital Improvements
Taxpayer asks: I’m confused. Both my wife and I have home offices, each using about 5% of the total home square footage. Last year, we
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Paying For Kindergarten
Taxpayer asks: Most of what I read says that kindergarten tuition cannot be used in figuring the Child Care Tax Credit. However, that said, I
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Deducting The Cost Of Birth Control
Taxpayer asks: Hi Taxgirl, My health insurance doesn’t cover the cost of my birth control. I am trying to decide between pills and an IUD.
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Do Homeschooling Expenses Qualify As An Educator Expense?
Taxpayer asks: I called the IRS they couldn’t help me and told me to call our local office since they do not know our state
Read MoreTax Questions? I’ve Got Answers.
Now that we’re into tax season, my inbox is chock full of Ask the Taxgirl® emails. I’m working on answering your top questions but I
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Marriage License & Marital Status
Taxpayer asks: I live in California. I had the wedding in 2012, but I applied marriage license in January 2013. Can I file a joint
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Marital Status & The Earned Income Tax Credit
Taxpayer asks: My husband is a non resident alien. We have been filing together as married. I am a US Citizen and together we have
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Tax ID Numbers & 1099s
Taxpayer asks: Am I legally required to have tax ID#’s on file for individuals who perform services for my organization if I know the payments
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