The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has finally developed a strategy for dealing with the victims of Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme. The plan is said to
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Lawyer Fakes Will (Allegedly), Now Faces Tax Charges
Oh, when it rains, it pours. John P. Karoly, Jr., an attorney (perhaps not for long) out of Allentown, PA, has already been accused of
Read MorePalin Rejects Federal Stimulus Funds In Alaska
Following in the footsteps of a handful of other governors, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has indicated that she will take only 55% of the federal
Read MoreGovernor Pat Quinn Proposes More Taxes In IL: Residents Worry Air Is Next
Illinois residents have been willing to deal with some pretty steep tax increases. But Gov. Pat Quinn may have gone too far this time: Quinn
Read MoreWhere's My Refund?
About 10% of my “Ask The Taxgirl” questions right now are asking “Where’s my refund?” – though, admittedly, some ask in a nicer way than
Read MoreFREE Tax Help From IRS Today
All across the US today, the IRS will be offering free tax help on what they’re calling “Super Saturday.” Taxpayers who earn $42,000 or less
Read MoreYou Can Leave Your Hat On, And Your Wallet At The Door
New York state needs money has found its moral center – and it’s in Brooklyn. New York Assemblyman Felix Ortiz, who represents Brooklyn, has proposed
Read MoreSo I'm Not Jessica Alba…
But I’m still mentioned on esquire.com this morning. You can check out the link to my interview about not paying taxes here.
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Ask The Taxgirl: Can I Refuse To Complete A Form W-9?
Taxpayer asks: I have a Q. We run a large tow truck company. We tow for the Police, Sheriff, and Highway Patrol, as well as
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Reporting 1099 Income
Taxpayer asks: To Whom it may concern,I have a 1099 form that records that I made $600.50. I have a regular job that I have
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