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
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National 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
Read More12 Days Of Charitable Giving: Forget Me Not Shelter
There are, as of this writing, 17 days until the end of the taxable year for individuals. In everyday speak, that means that you have
Read MoreExtreme Makeover Homeowners Face Foreclosure
Everyone loves a happy ending, right? And Extreme Makeover, the popular ABC reality television show, always has a happy ending. The thing is, the troubles
Read MoreSaver's Credit Available To Some Taxpayers
Effective for the year 2008, some taxpayers can save for retirement and earn a special tax credit. This credit, referred to as the “saver’s credit”
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Overpayment
Taxpayer asks: Hey, is this where I can ask questions for TaxGirl? Hope so, cuz here goes! A co-worker told me this long, sad story
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Still Married After All These Years?
Taxpayer asks: Tax girl, I have been seperated from my wife for over 20 years. But we have never had a legal seperation on paper.Can
Read MoreDoes The IRS Know Where You Live?
Despite rumblings for a second stimulus check, the IRS hasn’t finished delivering the first stimulus check to all taxpayers. As of last month, more than
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