What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Stand-up comedian Janeane Garofalo found out that was no joke – the hard way. Over the weekend, Garofalo
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Marriage Or Divorce Can Be A Name Changer
We’re smack in the middle of wedding season across most of the country. Statistically, more couples will tie the knot in June than any other
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z: A Is For Alimony
Today, I’m kicking off my annual “Taxes from A to Z” series. As part of the series, I plan to focus on tax terms that
Read More11 Potentially Life Changing Year End Tax Strategies
2011 is coming to a close which means that year end tax strategies are on the minds of many taxpayers. We all know the most
Read MoreKeeping Up With The Kardashians: Marriage, Divorce & Taxes
It was an event to be remembered. Er, well, for a month or so anyway. The spectacle that was (insert whatever it is that she
Read MoreAsk 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 MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Voluntary Spousal Support
Taxpayer asks: My husband and I went through a mediator instead of a divorce lawyer. Our MSA specifies a certain spousal support amount each month.
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Reporting Alimony Received
Taxpayer asks: Dear Taxgirl: Do I have to file if I receive Alimony less than 8000 a year? and that is all I made? taxgirl
Read MoreTaking Tiger By The Tax Tale
I don’t play golf. Despite growing up in a town with no actual supermarket for years – and yet, three golf courses – I never
Read MoreClaim That Lawyer Goofed On Taxes Allowed To Proceed
I don’t practice family law. I don’t litigate. I don’t take worker’s compensation settlements. I’m a tax lawyer. I do tax law. And sometimes that
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