It’s October, which means that it’s Breast Cancer Awareness month. Last year, on the blog, I promised to donate a dollar for every unique comment
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Accountants Sue Charity For Firing
Stephanie Dean and Stefani Hovarter (yeah, I know!) have filed a lawsuit against Feed The Children for wrongful dismissal. Dean and Hovarter claim that they
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Reporting Dicey Income
Taxpayer asks: I have a difficult situation. I won a lot of money in my church’s 50/50. I know I have to report it as
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Pastors & Deductions
Taxpayer asks: I read this article today and it seemed very aggressive, bordering on overly aggressive. Can you comment? http://www.startchurch.com/blog/view/name/can-pastors-deduct-tithes-as-business-expenses The tithe situation here just
Read MoreIRS Cuts Ties With ACORN
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on Wednesday that it is cutting ties with ACORN after disastrous video footage was released showing ACORN workers offering
Read MoreACORN Loses Federal Funding
Just days after offering some “interesting” tax advice on film, ACORN was hit with a House bill that would deny federal funds to the group.
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: School Fundraisers
Taxpayer asks: Two weeks into the school season and my son has already brought home his first fundraising catalog. They have asked each child in
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Volunteering & Charitable Deductions
Taxpayer asks: My wife is a Girl Scouts Leader. Is all of her time and contributions to the troop tax deductible? If so, how? Taxgirl
Read MoreFix The Tax Code Friday: Charitable Deductions
Earlier today, I blogged the case of the Herbstreits who have sued the IRS for denying a charitable deduction for donating their home (but not
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Racing For The Cure
On Sunday, I’ll be racing for the cure for breast cancer in honor of my grandmother. I would love your support. All deductions are completely
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