Taxpayer asks: I am a US Citizen, living in Canada but commuting to the U.S. to work. I filed a 1040 for 2007. I’ve read
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Ask The Taxgirl: Foreign Homes
Taxpayer asks: I would like to ask some tax related questions related to selling a house outside of the USA. We sold a house in
Read MoreWill UBS Name Names?
Will UBS name names as part of an ongoing investigation into its offshore accounts? Maybe. The Times is reporting that UBS may reveal the names
Read MoreFederal Judge: Mostly Charitable Intentions, Not Jihad
A federal judge has thrown out the conviction and ordered the release of Samir Al-Monla, a former Islamic charity leader. Al-Monla was immediately released. The
Read MoreCarbon Tax Opposition Fires Back
There were some pretty strong opinions on my prior post regarding the proposed carbon tax in Canada. It was great to hear from both sides
Read MoreCanadians Support Carbon Tax, Eh?
A new study suggests that Canadians may be in support of a “carbon tax” on activities that cause climate change. The McAllister Opinion Research survey,
Read MoreMade in the USA?
It’s been suggested on this blog – and others – that the big “fix” to the economy would be to buy more American products. I
Read MoreMamma Mia! Italian Tax Records For Sale On eBay!
On May 5, the idea of bargain shopping on eBay took a new twist. Item 100237099149 went up for sale for the sum of $75
Read MoreWow, The Brits Are Serious About The Car Tax
Check out this commercial about enforcing the car tax: I wonder whether commercials such as this are at all effective – or whether it’s just
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Ask The Taxgirl: Rebates & Foreign Taxpayers
Taxpayer asks: Just curious, are the foreign taxpayers who are not American citizens also going to get the stimulus rebate checks? I’ve heard people from
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