Taxpayer asks: I was told that I would receive all my federal tax withholding for April, May & June. However, I just heard on the
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Twitter Tax Tips #17
If you’re still looking for ways to minimize your tax this year, remember that you can make contributions to your IRA thru 4/15 #TwitterTaxTip (For
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Do I Have To Take The Making Work Pay Credit?
Taxpayer asks: Dear taxgirl, Can a taxpayer refuse to have the credit on their paychecks and receive the full credit on their 2009 return? Also
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Sibling Dependents
Taxpayer asks: I am a junior in college. I have lived by myself and worked since my freshman year. Last year, my parents divorced. My
Read MoreTwitter Tax Tips #15
Losses aren’t taxable losses until realized (even if they suck). If no sale or other taxable event, no taxable loss. #TwitterTaxTip (For more on twitter
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Social Security Overpayments
Taxpayer asks: Hi, I work for a company and am currently deployed to Iraq. I had met the Social Security Cap for withholding mid 2008
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Ask The Taxgirl: Firefighter Meals
Taxpayer asks: I am a Fire Fighter. We work a 24 hour shift with no designated time (or time off) for meals. Therefore, we take
Read MoreMaking Work Pay Credit Could Surprise Some Taxpayers In 2010
Note from Taxgirl: I’ve written a few pieces about the credit since this piece originally posted. Many of the questions and comments related to this
Read More“Stimulus” Ads On Facebook, Other Sites Do Not Ring True
If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Keep that adage in mind this tax season. There are a number of scams
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Amending Your Return
Taxpayer asks: Dear taxgirl, I was in college until May, and have been supporting myself since. I just filed my taxes for free at turbotax.com,
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