Today, my first grader will get up on stage and have quite possibly the last music recital of her (so far) brief academic career. Together
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Should A “Graduate Tax” Be Tied To Earnings?
When I was in college, I spent a year in the northeast of England (Hull, to be exact) on an exchange program. I had a
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Deducting College Expenses
Taxpayer asks: I am retired and my wife and I support a son in college. We send him $2000/mo for room and board and I
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Work-Related Education
Taxpayer asks: Hi Taxgirl, This is related to a previous question you answered. I am searching all over the place for the answer to this
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Unpaid Internships
Taxpayer asks: Hi Kelly, I had a tax question about unpaid internships and being able to deduct the expenses of that internship on your taxes.
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Autism & Special Needs Children
Taxpayer asks: My husband and I have a 4 yr old daughter diagnosed with autism (higher functioning). We are considering enrolling her in a private
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Twitter Tax Tips #20
Teachers may claim up to $250 for out of pocket teaching-related expenses. #TwitterTaxTip (For more on twitter tax tips, see my prior explanatory post.)
Read MoreWal-Mart: Prices Aren’t the Only Things That Are Falling
Last year, I posted about Wal-Mart’s aggressive stance on paying property taxes; not surprisingly, Wal-Mart isn’t a fan of paying property tax and has challenged
Read MoreIs Education Important?
As talk of recession increases, I’m hearing more and more folks question the merits of higher education. I have to say, I completely understand where
Read MoreDoes Mitt Romney Favor Stay At Home Moms?
Mitt Romney has said publicly that parents who home school their children should get a federal tax credit to help offset the expense of teaching.
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