Taxpayer asks: I saw on the news that we will have a second check in February. I can’t find it again. Can you help? Taxgirl
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Ask The Taxgirl: Tax History
Taxpayer asks: Hi, Taxgirl – How do I confirm that I filed a federal tax return every year over the past 12 years? In college,
Read MoreObama Proposes Tax Cuts: What's In It For You?
Oh, it’s going to be a long January… President Elect Barack Obama has proposed tax cuts for individuals and small businesses as part of his
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Recovery Rebate Credit
Taxpayer asks: my friends told me that the IRS is deducting the stimulus check money from your 08 return! I thought it was free money!
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Lotto Winnings & Other Income
Taxpayer asks: I deliver newspapers. Wondering if the Christmas money I receive is taxable. Also, why are lotto winnings taxable? How are you working for
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Stimulus Checks (Once More, With Feeling)
Taxpayer asks: there is a lot of talk that we the people will be getting another stimulus check. Is that true? Taxgirl says: I know
Read More21 Ways To Cut Your 2008 Individual Income Tax Bill
The clock is officially ticking. You only have a few more hours to lower your 2008 tax bill. Here are some last minute suggestions: Make
Read MoreNational Retail Federation Asks Obama To Overstep His Boundaries
I don’t get folks some times. All you hear anymore is how we don’t want more government… And then the National Retail Federation, which claims
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Health Insurance Premiums For Family
Taxpayer asks: Hi Taxgirl… Quick question…I live in CA My current employer, as part of his benefit plan, pays for my medical insurance. If I
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Gifts To Spouses
Taxpayer asks: I think this should be an easy question for you… are monetary gifts ($250) given to employee spouses taxable as W-2 wages to
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