Oh c’mon. You totally knew that I was going to choose kickbacks, right? The rules governing illegal activity and taxes are some of the most
Read MoreCharitable Giving for Japanese Disaster Relief
First, my thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by the events in Japan. The stories and photos coming out of Japan are just
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z: J Is For Jury Pay
My husband grew up in the Philadelphia area. Me? I paid nonresident tuition throughout law school because I was planning on going back to North
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z: I Is For Insolvency
I remember the first phone call that I received about insolvency exceptions. A taxpayer called to ask me how to protect his daughter who had
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z: H Is For Household Employees
I’m not rich. I don’t own a mansion. I don’t have a maid (that would be me). I don’t have a chauffeur (that’s me), a
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl (Update)
In case you’re wondering, in the midst of all of this alphabet soup, I haven’t put “Ask The Taxgirl” to the side. I have a
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z: G Is For Golden Parachutes
I know. This sounds like something that Michael Kors might be putting out. Unfortunately, golden parachute payments have nothing to do with the world of
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z: F Is For FBAR
In 1970, Congress passed the Bank Secrecy Act which was pretty much the first law on the books in the US to require banks and
Read MoreJackson Hewitt Launches Contest for Tax Season
Jackson Hewitt has announced two promotions for tax season: the “Jackson Hewitt’s Got My Back” photo sweepstakes and the “Win Win with the Big Check”
Read More1099 Repeal Still All Talk, Not Law
Congress had no problem sneaking in the now infamous 1099 expanding reporting requirements. But boy, they are having a devil of a time getting rid
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