It’s my annual Taxes from A to Z series! If you’re wondering how to figure basis for cryptocurrency or whether you can claim home office
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IRS Offers Guidance On Credit For Dependents And HOH Status
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made a number of changes that affect the tax burden on families. However, those changes did lead to
Read MoreFiling As Single Or Married: When 'It's Complicated' Isn't A Choice On Your Tax Return
It’s Valentine’s Day. Traditionally, it’s a day filled with candy, flowers and fancy dinners, all while celebrating (or alternatively, trying to make sense of) your
Read More11 Tax Myths Debunked
And just like that, summer is nearly over and it’s back to work. This week, I’ve been sorting through the “Ask the Taxgirl” mailbag and
Read MoreFix The Tax Code Friday: Filing Status
Today’s Fix the Tax Code Friday question is inspired by a comment on yesterday’s post from TexasEd: What if there was no such thing as
Read MoreAsk The taxgirl: Divorced Parents & Tax Credits
[IMPORTANT editor’s note: When I wrote this post, I began with “I don’t think so” because the rules are very confusing and this falls under
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