Taxpayer asks: I just recently (December 2007) became a US Resident, I have been illegal before that, since 2002. This year will be my first
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Ask The Taxgirl: IRS Rebate Help
Taxpayer asks: Haven’t received rebate check and can find no place to contact regarding its status. IRS site is no help. Is there a phone
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Mileage
Taxpayer asks: What is the rule for claiming mileage for work on your taxes? I thought you could only claim it if your job sends
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Income Tax & Inheritance Tax
Taxpayer asks: I recently inherited a substantial (for me) amount of money. I used it to buy a home and to pay off some bills.
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: What Would Taxgirl Do?
Taxpayer asks: What would you be if you weren’t a tax attorney? Taxgirl says: Ooh, that’s a fun question! I love to write, so I’d
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Second Stimulus Check
Taxpayer asks: Our first check came and went. I have heard that they are considering sending another one. Do you think that they will send
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Rebates & Missing Child Credits
Taxpayer asks: I am a single mom with 2 children. I only received a total of $300.00 for my stimulus check. Why? And what do
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Rebates & Foreign Jobs
Taxpayer asks: I am a US Citizen, living in Canada but commuting to the U.S. to work. I filed a 1040 for 2007. I’ve read
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Student Loans
Taxpayer asks: I had to file bankruptcy in 2005 due to medical reasons. I have student loans that need to be repaid however I cannot
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: 17 Year Olds & Tax Rebates
Taxpayer asks: My daughter turned 17 on Christmas Day. Can we get the extra rebate for her? Taxgirl says: Sorry, no. To claim the child
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