Though the health care reform bill has officially been tabled until after the break, there is still work to do in Congress before a vote
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Fix The Tax Code Friday: Charitable Deductions
Earlier today, I blogged the case of the Herbstreits who have sued the IRS for denying a charitable deduction for donating their home (but not
Read MoreLiar, Liar, House On Fire
I’ll confess that I had no idea who Kirk Herbstreit was when I first saw this story. Thankfully, my resident college football maven and fellow
Read MoreCongress Puts Brakes On Health Care Reform
Despite President Obama’s plan to push through a massive health care reform bill before the August break, it will not happen. Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV)
Read MoreAsk The taxgirl: Homebuyer's Credit & Rentals
Taxpayer asks: Does a duplex qualify as a main residence for first time home buyer credit purposes? If the person is going to live in
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Estimated Payments
Taxpayer asks: I’m a recent college grad working 2 full-time jobs and doing some freelance work on the side. I have recently been asked to
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Autism & Special Needs Children
Taxpayer asks: My husband and I have a 4 yr old daughter diagnosed with autism (higher functioning). We are considering enrolling her in a private
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Mortgage & Housing Tax Credit
Taxpayer asks: I must say I enjoy reading your blog! A somewhat tax professional myself (I deal in state taxes), I am constantly asked Federal
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Responsible For The Debts Of Others?
Taxpayer asks: I own a house where I live with my boyfriend. I pay almost of the bills because he does not currently have a
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: New Cars, Tax Deductions & Losses
Taxpayer asks: Earlier this year, I agreed to co-sign on a loan for my adult son for a new car so that he could get
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