Taxpayer asks: We bought a new house in June. The old owner was a chain smoker so we had to hire a professional cleaner to
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Ask The Taxgirl: Voluntary Child Support
Taxpayer asks: If my husband has been making voluntary payments to his ex-girlfriend for child support, how is that treated for tax purposes? The purpose
Read MoreSunday Mailbag: The Edition Where I Pretend to Know About Tech Stuff
I opened up my calendar this morning and had to switch from the month view to the week view because all of my appointments were
Read MoreSunday Mailbag: The Not So Wordy Edition
It’s finally springtime here in Philadelphia. The birds are singing, the flowers are blooming and (cough, cough) the pollen levels are crazy. And with springtime,
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Deductions For Cheftestants
Taxpayer asks: I was watching Top Chef Masters and I ahd a question. I know you have to report your winnings on a game show.
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Filing Late
Taxpayer asks: I didn’t file my taxes yet. I have my reasons. What I need to know is can I wait until next year now
Read MoreSunday Mailbag: The Tax Refund Edition
I’m peering out of my window on this early Sunday morning and there’s little evidence of the storms that moved through yesterday except for a
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Double Dipping On Dependents
Taxpayer asks: Hi TaxGirl, Great website. You have put together a stunning resource. I really have enjoyed looking around! I have a brief question. I
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Two Years of Making Work Pay Credit
Taxpayer asks: Ok, I file my tax for 2009 and claim the Making work pay credit for that year. So can I claim for 2010
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Business Expenses
Taxpayer asks: I give monthly to a Christian Radio Station. Is this considered a deduction since it comes out of my blogging business account, not
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