There’s no shutdown in the cards: Washington has finally passed a spending bill. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, includes a wide range of provisions from
Read More12 Days Of Charitable Giving: Literacy For Incarcerated Teens (2019)
It’s the sixth day of my 12 Days of Charitable Giving for 2019. Readers have suggested deserving charities over the past few weeks, and I’ll
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Lying about your income is Tax Fraud 101. You’d expect taxpayers to understate their income to avoid paying tax, but a surprising number of taxpayers
Read More12 Days Of Charitable Giving: The Trevor Project (2019)
It’s the fifth day of my 12 Days of Charitable Giving for 2019. Readers have suggested deserving charities over the past few weeks, and I’ll
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It’s the fourth day of my 12 Days of Charitable Giving for 2019. Readers have suggested deserving charities over the past few weeks, and I’ll
Read MoreTax Extender Bill Means Return Of Some Popular Deductions
There’s snow on the ground, the calendar is winding down, folks are gearing up for the new year, so of course, we’re getting… EXTENDERS? Yes,
Read MoreObamacare Taxes On The Chopping Block In Proposed Spending Bill
Negotiations are ongoing, but it looks like the fiscal year 2020 spending bill will include permanent repeal of up to three Obamacare taxes: the so-called
Read More12 Days Of Charitable Giving: Pets In Need (2019)
It’s the third day of my 12 Days of Charitable Giving for 2019. Readers have suggested deserving charities over the past few weeks, and I’ll
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Ask The Taxgirl: Itemized Deductions & Standard Deductions Under TCJA
Taxpayer asks: Reading about you connected me to this site. I had a small question. That is can I double my deductions on my 2019
Read MoreHere’s What You Need To Know About A Year-End Bonus Or Gift From Your Employer
As December 31 creeps closer, some employees are wondering what Santa will leave in their payroll stockings. Visions of huge bonuses – like the $10
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