The week started with an offer to move my blog over to a network (no thank you) and ended with a marriage proposal (also no
Read MoreThe New Adventures Of The Old Alan Greenspan
First appointed by Ronald Reagan in 1987 as Chair of the Federal Reserve. Served under not one but three Republican presidents, including both Presidents Bush.
Read MoreIRS Changes The Way RAL Providers Will Do Business
The last couple of tax seasons have been tough for many taxpayers trying to utilize popular refund anticipation loans (RALs). With banks increasingly unwilling to
Read MoreProposition 8 Overturned, Now What?
Yesterday, Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker in San Francisco ruled that California’s Proposition 8 violates the US Constitution. While there were a lot of
Read MoreFriehling Loses CPA License, Still Awaits Sentencing
A little over a year ago, Bernie Madoff received a 150-year sentence (that’s more than most serial murderers get, folks) for his “extraordinarily evil” fraud.
Read MoreJust Say No: Pot Not Allowed As A Medical Expense
While the use of marijuana for medical reasons remains controversial, it’s becoming more mainstream. Currently, 14 states and DC have legalized medical marijuana in some
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: What To Do When You Get An Audit Notice
Taxpayer asks: Dear taxgirl, I need some help. I am being audited by the IRS and I don’t know what to do. I am self-employed
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Filling Out A Form W-9 When Signing A Lease
Taxpayer asks: Hi tax girl! Greetings and thank you in advance for your time: I too live in Philadelphia, and looking to rent another house…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Taxdad!
When I was a little girl, I was constantly scribbling away in my notebooks and journals. My head was filled with stories and poems and
Read MoreRepeal, What Repeal? We’ve Got Egos to Stroke! Special Interest Groups to Pacify!
Remember those new reporting requirements for businesses that were tucked away inside the health care bill? “Unpopular” doesn’t even begin to describe the provision. So
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