Earlier today, I blogged the case of the Herbstreits who have sued the IRS for denying a charitable deduction for donating their home (but not
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Liar, Liar, House On Fire
I’ll confess that I had no idea who Kirk Herbstreit was when I first saw this story. Thankfully, my resident college football maven and fellow
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: E-filing & Charitable Contributions
Taxpayer asks: Hi… I’m about to file my taxes through efile using H&R Block’s Tax Cut software. I was wondering if the IRS will see
Read More“American Terrorist” McVeigh Attorney Loses Tax Deduction
I know what you’re thinking – McVeigh was executed, right? What’s this about a tax deduction? You’re right. Timothy McVeigh was a US Army vet
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Can IRS Save The Press?
For months now, we’ve heard tales that the newspaper industry as we know it is “done.” Several big-name papers have announced that they’re closing down
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Twitter Tax Tips #3
Keep track of your mileage to/from volunteer activities for qualified charities. If you itemize, it’s deductible. #TwitterTaxTip (For more on twitter tax tips, see my
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Where To Report Charitable Contributions
Taxpayer asks: Hello there and thank you for answering my question. I am self-employed and contributed nearly $8,000 in cash/noncash donations this past year (goodwill,
Read More12 Days Of Charitable Giving 2008
It’s the final day of my 12 Days of Charitable Giving. To recap, I’ve asked a panel of judges to review a number of deserving
Read More12 Days Of Charitable Giving: Jamison Center
It’s the fourth day of my 12 Days of Charitable Giving (I know, I missed a day – sorry!). To recap, I’ve asked a panel
Read More12 Days Of Charitable Giving: DonorsChoose.org
Today marks the second day of my 12 Days of Charitable Giving. To recap, I’ve asked a panel of judges to review a number of
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