This week, the eyes of the nation turn to South Carolina. No, not for the 37th Annual South Carolina Square and Round Dance Convention (though
Read MoreTax Talk 2012: Lee Wrights
As I noted before, in terms of what affects voters the most, I feel strongly that it’s important to understand what it is that each
Read MoreCredit Card Reporting For Tax Purposes Debuts This Month
Form W-2, check. Form 1099-Misc, check. Form 1098, check. Form 1099-K… wait, what? Yep, there’s a new form from the IRS out this year and
Read MoreAre You Ready For Government Prepared Tax Returns?
“The income tax has made more liars out of the American people than golf has.” – Will Rogers But what if it were easier? And
Read MoreWhere The Heck Are My 2012 Tax Forms?
Dear overeager taxpayers: As an employer and a tax professional, I am asking you in the nicest way possible: please be patient. I know you
Read More9 Things To Keep In Mind Before You Ask The Taxgirl
With just a few days to go before the IRS starts to accept e-filed returns, my inbox is chock full of Ask The Taxgirl® emails.
Read MoreTax Talk 2012: Vern Wuensche
We’re coming down to the wire for presidential nominations. Election coverage is heating up and it seems like there’s a debate on television nearly every
Read MoreIRS Offers Taxpayers “One More Chance”
My seven-year-old has a penchant for getting herself into trouble. She’s that kind of kid who pushes boundaries to see exactly how far she can
Read MoreMy Best Tax Advice Ever, Part II: Get Some Help
Last week, I advised that my best tax advice ever was to open the mail from the IRS. I find that to be, for many
Read MoreIRS Kicks Off Tax Season, Announces Extra Time To File
The IRS has announced that the 2012 tax season is officially open. Well, sort of. The IRS has opened its doors for the season but
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