Taxpayer asks: I’m getting married in March. Since I will be married when I file my taxes, do I file married? taxgirl says: Nope. For
Read MoreEstate Planning: Gone With the New Tax Deal?
With the significant increase in the personal exemption for federal estate tax (albeit temporary), many folks believe that they no longer need a will. That
Read More“Ask The Taxgirl” Weekend!
It’s another snow day in Philadelphia. Our last storm blew in on late Tuesday night leaving us with between 12 and 14 inches of snow.
Read MoreIRS To Announce New Amnesty Plan
If you thought the steady stream of IRS announcements related to offshore accounts investigations happened to be a coincidence, imagine me shaking my head and
Read MoreFirst UBS, Now HSBC?
You knew that it would be just a matter of time before the IRS set its sights on a new bank. Fresh off of victories
Read MoreState Of The Union 2011: What Does It Mean?
Last night, the President delivered his annual State of the Union speech to members of Congress and to the nation. The text follows below but
Read MoreThe A, B, C & Ds Of Medicare
Here’s your big disclaimer upfront: I’m not a Medicare guru. I don’t work for Medicare. I don’t receive Medicare. But I do know enough to
Read MoreIRS Announces Free Webinar for New Tax Exempt Orgs
The IRS has announced it will air a free webinar, “Starting Off Right (Part II): What New Non-501(c)(3) Organizations Need to Know” on February 24,
Read MoreChecking Your Refund? There’s An App For That.
I dunno about you but it *almost* feels like the IRS is catching on to this whole techno-trend. First, e-filing. Then YouTube and Twitter. Now,
Read MoreSaturday Night Live
I was on the radio Saturday night – late, my time – on KGO. You can listen to the clip here (I’m on at about
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