B is for Bad Debt Expense. Most tax discussions about debt focus on debts that you owe. But what happens when the debt is owed
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IRS Now Accepting All Individual Returns
It’s official: 40 days after tax season was officially kicked off, the Internal Revenue Service has announced that it is now accepting all returns. No,
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z (2013): A Is For Annualized Income Installment Method
Today, I’m kicking off my annual “Taxes from A to Z” series. As part of the series, I plan to focus on tax terms that
Read MoreIf You Qualify, File Your Taxes For Free
In this economy, every penny saved helps. If you’re looking for ways to save at tax time, the Walmart Foundation may be able to help.
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Marriage License & Marital Status
Taxpayer asks: I live in California. I had the wedding in 2012, but I applied marriage license in January 2013. Can I file a joint
Read More11 Things To Know Before Filing Your Tax Return For 2012
With so many changes looming for 2013, it’s easy to forget that there were some significant tweaks to the Tax Code for 2012. Here’s a
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Marital Status & The Earned Income Tax Credit
Taxpayer asks: My husband is a non resident alien. We have been filing together as married. I am a US Citizen and together we have
Read More5 Ways To Pay Your Taxes When You Don’t Have The Cash
The good news for taxpayers? More than half of us didn’t owe taxes for the last tax year on record. The bad news for taxpayers?
Read More7 Ways Not To Pay Down Your Tax Debt
You’ve prepped, organized and you’re finally ready to file your federal income taxes. That is, except for one tiny little problem: you may be staring
Read MoreIRS Asks Taxpayers To Slow Down On Refund Requests
The IRS has announced that extremely high traffic is causing the “Where’s My Refund?” tool to be unavailable for some taxpayers at times this season.
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