In this economy, folks are very happy to pass judgment about the state of other people’s finances. It has, after all, been conflicting for many
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Ask The Taxgirl: After School Care
Taxpayer asks: My child attends public school. School ends at 3 every day, but I don’t get off of work until 5 so my child
Read MoreACORN Officials Offer Tax Advice (And A Word Or Two About Being A Pimp)
Late last week, news broke that officials with the group ACORN were secretly videotaped allegedly offering advice to folks posing as a pimp and prostitute.
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Sibling Dependents
Taxpayer asks: I am a junior in college. I have lived by myself and worked since my freshman year. Last year, my parents divorced. My
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Amending Your Return
Taxpayer asks: Dear taxgirl, I was in college until May, and have been supporting myself since. I just filed my taxes for free at turbotax.com,
Read MoreFix the Tax Code Friday: Personal Debt Cancellation
It’s Fix the Tax Code Friday! This week, I’ve been fielding a number of questions about forms 1099-C (debt cancellation). Under the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Foster Child
Taxpayer asks: Can I claim my foster child as a dependent? Taxgirl says: Yes, assuming that your foster child meets all of the other dependent
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Forgotten Dependent
Taxpayer asks: Hi taxgirl! My daughter was born in 2008 and we sort of forgot to claim her. Call it mommy-brain… anyway, is it worth
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Dependent Turns 17, Now What?
Taxpayer asks: I have a question.. when I filed my taxes in february of this yearI had 2 dependant one was 3 and the other
Read More9 Ways To Get Your Tax Return Noticed By The IRS (And That’s Not A Good Thing)
1. Don’t check your math. While most people use software these days, some taxpayers still do their forms 1040 (and 1040-EZ) by hand and math
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