Okay, not really a taxgirl.com podcast… But I was interviewed for the Tax Foundation’s tax policy podcast on Monday. It was a lot of fun,
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Life is a Bowl of Football
Today, for the first time in 30 years, Temple is going to a bowl game (excuse me while I wipe a tear of joy from
Read MoreIRS Insists Mom Is Too Poor To Support Kids
In this economy, folks are very happy to pass judgment about the state of other people’s finances. It has, after all, been conflicting for many
Read MoreTax By The Kilometer: A New Meaning To “Going Dutch”
The Dutch are well known for Delft pottery, wooden shoes, legalized prostitution, and windmills. Perhaps not surprisingly, many of those things haven’t caught on in
Read MoreMaine Says No To Tax Cuts
If you ask a Mainer about taxes, you’re liable to get an earful: Mainers have one of the highest tax burdens in the nation. Nonetheless,
Read More"Complexity of Tax Law" Not a Challenge for IRS?
What challenges are the IRS facing this year? Apparently not the complexity of the Tax Code. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) released
Read MoreCrack out the Binoculars, Chicago: Mayor Daley Will Pay You to Spy on Your Neighbor
Times are tough in Chicago. You can only tax the citizenry so much – and Chicago already shares the distinction of being one of the
Read MoreHey Kid, Wanna Buy A House?
Information involving potential fraud with respect to the first time homebuyer’s credit continues to make headlines. After initial reports that over 100,000 refunds were perhaps
Read MoreCheater, Cheater, Pumpkin Eater: Home Buyer Credit Fraud Rampant
Soooo… You know that I wasn’t a fan of the first time home buyer credit. It was touted as a “stimulus” for middle class taxpayers
Read MoreIs McCotter Barking Up The Right Tree With Tax Deductions For Pet Owners?
In 1999, my husband and I decided that our house was too big and empty for the two of us. So we did what many
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