Taxpayer asks: I had to file bankruptcy in 2005 due to medical reasons. I have student loans that need to be repaid however I cannot
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Ask The Taxgirl: College Expenses
Taxpayer asks: My daughter is in her second semester in Troy University. She has never had an income so we are paying everything from tuition,
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Private School Tuition
Taxpayer asks: My daughter attends an independent private elementary school. We pay around $10,000 a year in tuition. Is it deductible? Taxgirl says: Thanks for
Read MoreDoes Mitt Romney Favor Stay At Home Moms?
Mitt Romney has said publicly that parents who home school their children should get a federal tax credit to help offset the expense of teaching.
Read MoreSharpen Your Pencils! School Is In Session.
Remember that Staples ad where the parent runs down the aisle tossing school supplies into the cart while “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the
Read MoreThe Most Expensive Hat In The World
You can’t turn around this time of year without seeing caps and gowns all over the place – even on TV. My own alma mater,
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Form 1098-T
Taxpayer asks: I hope you can suggest a course of action for what I believe is a 1098-T form error. The college is a public
Read MoreFix The Tax Code Friday: Private School
The next installment for my daughter’s private school tuition is due in about a month. We pay approximately $10,000 per year. It sounds steep, sure,
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