A few weeks ago, I asked my readers to chime in… What, I wondered, would you tell Congress that needed to be fixed, changed or
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Tax Consequences Of CARS
Taxpayer asks: I heard on the radio that we will have to pay taxes on the money from the Cars for Clunkers. If so, I
Read MoreOops, He Did It Again: More Rangel Tax Blips
Last year, United States Representative Charles B. Rangel (D-NY), who heads up the powerful Ways and Means Committee, found himself in hot water when it
Read MoreAir Apparent: Buying New Energy Efficient Appliances
Every summer, my husband and I have the same argument about whether we should get central air. We live in an old Victorian house in
Read MoreWill Eagles Score With Tax Credit & Vick?
In just a little under three hours, the Philadelphia Eagles will hit the field for the third of their four pre-season games. So far, they’ve
Read MoreNow THAT'S A Refund!
Laura Schultz was expecting to hear from the IRS. After all, the Denver-area house cleaner owed the IRS about $80. But when she opened up
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Oh Canada!
Taxpayer asks: I have what may be a stupid question. I read your answer about FBAR and I was wondering whether you have to report
Read MoreAsk The taxgirl: FBAR & Power Of Attorney
Taxpayer asks: I was just reading about the rules for FBAR, and noticed that the IRS says that people who have Power of Attorney (POA)
Read MoreUSCIS, Meet IRS. IRS, Meet USCIS.
In 2008, United States Attorney Laurie Magid announced that indictments had been filed against three defendants: Habeeb Malik, Ira Weiner, and Thongchai Vorasingha. The three
Read MorePaper Or Plastic? Seattle Says No To Bag Tax
I previously blogged that Seattle was contemplating a tax on plastic bags which managed to garner a decent amount of support. Clearly, the initial support
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