We survived Irene. Five days without power and water felt like an eternity but we were very lucky to otherwise not sustain any real damage.
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Back To School: Deductibility Of School Uniforms
In a few hours, my children will get up and get dressed for the first day of school. There will be no drama. There will
Read MoreProperty Damage & Casualty Losses After Irene
This morning, the sun is shining prettily outside the window. There is hardly any indication of the storm that was Hurricane Irene that roared through
Read MoreIRS Extends OVDI Deadline Due To Hurricane Irene
Hurricane Irene is huge. As of last night, 29 million people were under a hurricane warning. The effects of the hurricane are expected to be
Read More9 Tax Tips For Back To School
My kids are still trying their best to soak up the last few days of summer. Lucky for them, school won’t start until after Labor
Read MoreA Loss By Any Other Name Isn’t The Same: All About Capital Losses (And Gains)
That horrible crash you heard today? It was the market. And it was not pretty. The Dow fell 630 points today, marking the worst day
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Voluntary Child Support
Taxpayer asks: If my husband has been making voluntary payments to his ex-girlfriend for child support, how is that treated for tax purposes? The purpose
Read MoreHeat Wave Sweeps U.S., Reminds Taxpayers Of Value Of Energy Credits
Man, it’s hot. It’s like Africa hot. Tarzan couldn’t take this kind of hot. – Matthew Broderick as Eugene Morris Jerome in Biloxi Blues And
Read MoreIRS Reports Increase In Tax Scams
There is no such thing as free money. Let’s just go ahead and get that out of the way first thing. Our Treasury does not
Read MoreIRS Announces “Fresh Start” Assistance On July 16
Feeling a bit overwhelmed? Not sure how to find answers to your tough questions? The IRS wants to help. On Saturday, July 16 (yes, tomorrow),
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