Taxpayer asks: My child attends public school. School ends at 3 every day, but I don’t get off of work until 5 so my child
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Ask The Taxgirl: Unpaid Internships
Taxpayer asks: Hi Kelly, I had a tax question about unpaid internships and being able to deduct the expenses of that internship on your taxes.
Read MoreTaxing Scholarships & Fellowships
There inevitably comes an awkward moment when I’m delivering a guest lecture at Temple Law School when I can see flashes of panic on the
Read MoreHope Credit & The American Opportunity Tax Credit
The Hope Credit is one of a couple of tax credits for education. It was signed into law under President Clinton as part of the
Read MoreStudent Loan Interest – It's Deductible!
I have a love/hate relationships with student loans. I love that they allowed me to go to college and law school – I couldn’t have
Read More529: As Easy As A-B-C
I am the mom who is always out of the loop. I listen as parents around me advise that my daughter needs to be involved
Read MoreSchool Uniforms, Other Expenses Not Deductible
One of the most popular questions I see around this time of year is whether you can deduct the cost of: school uniforms for public,
Read MoreBack To School With Taxgirl!
It’s the first day of school here in Philadelphia. My oldest daughter was rushing around this morning, gathering school supplies and fretting about her hair
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Reimbursed Expenses
Taxpayer asks: Hi, Is the rule different if the firm pays for the BarBri expenses themselves? Is this repayment taxable as ordinary income? Any tax
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: School Uniforms
Taxpayer asks: Can I deduct my son’s school uniforms on our taxes? They are required. Thanks. Taxgirl says: Unfortunately, no. Trust me, I wish it
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