John McCain and Barack Obama both promise to be fiscally responsible and not raise taxes on the middle class if elected president. It’s a tall order no matter who wins… the current White House has released information about the country’s economic status and it’s not good news. Last week, the White House estimated that the…
Taxpayer asks: Hey taxgirl, I get that we have overspent in Congress. But who do we owe exactly? And what is the difference between the deficit and the debt? I know these aren’t really tax questions but you talk about it on your blog so I thought you might know. Taxgirl says: What great questions!…
Taxpayer asks: I spent most of last year paying off my credit card. A friend told me that this was deductible but I don’t know where to put it on my taxes. Where does it go? Taxgirl says: I’m guessing that your friend hasn’t filed a tax return since the Reagan era… Personal debt (other…
As more and more Americans find themselves increasingly in debt; many seek alternative methods of reducing debt loads such as negotiating with their creditors. Often, in such negotiations, creditors agree to reduce the amount of debt owed. Terrific, right? Don’t spend that extra cash just yet. Companies that reduce debt loans in a non-bankruptcy discharge…