I’ve been listening to your feedback! As previously announced, we’re making some changes to the podcast. We are keeping the interview portion front and center. That’s not changing. But, as promised, we’ve removed the intro – for timeliness and podcast length – and will be spinning it off as a separate bit. Originally, the spinoff…
Taxpayer asks: I heard that people that has never been employed or work could still get the stimulus check is that true? Taxgirl says: Yes. There is no requirement that you currently be employed or earning money to qualify for a stimulus check. Some non-filers might have overlooked registration because of confusion related to an…
Taxpayer asks: So, my fiancé filed her taxes in February as Single. We then got married in May, and I am just now filing my taxes. My question is, do I file Single too or married Separate? She has yet to legally change her name on Drivers License/SSC/IRS btw. Taxgirl says: First, congratulations on your…
Taxpayer asks: How can I change my address with the IRS? Taxgirl says: The easiest way to change your address if there’s no time consideration is just to use your new address when you file your tax return. But if you filed a joint tax return and you and your ex now have separate addresses,…
Taxpayer asks: What should you do if both parents who are not married but take turns filing the child every other year both got credit ($500) for the child? Taxgirl says: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says to do nothing (FAQ #30). There is no clawback provision in the CARES Act, so math error in…
Taxpayer asks: Hello, My stepdaughter received her $1,200 payment from the Federal government, however, she has not received anything for her minor child, who was included on both her 2018 and 2019 tax returns. Have you heard of anything regarding parents receiving separate or delayed payments for their children? Taxgirl says: Yes. This has been…
Taxpayer asks: If I am on SSDI but I owe child support, will I still receive a stimulus check? Taxgirl says: Typically, certain Social Security benefits, including SSDI or SSI, are exempt from garnishment from most creditors. There are a few exceptions, and one of them is – you guessed it – the federal government. …
Taxpayer asks: What if I already filed my 1040 and scheduled an EFTPS automatic payment on April 15? Is there a way to cancel that automatic payment and take advantage of the deferral to July 15? Taxgirl says: To be honest, I didn’t know the answer to this one, so I had to do a…
Taxpayer asks: Is the 1st 2020 quarterly still due on April 15? This means selling securities in a down market to cover that. What’s official? What’s your take? Taxgirl says: No, estimated payments are no longer due on April 15, 2020. As COVID-19 continues to impact the United States, the federal government is taking action to…
Taxpayer asks: Ma’am I’m new to the Tax issue so if this has been asked I apologize. I’m a union Ironworker, I’ll be filing single and have made $41,000 will my tools (welding hoods etc.) still be a deduction and will my union dues be a deduction as well? Thank you for your time. Taxgirl…