K is for Kiddie Tax. It’s no secret that Congress is concerned about tax fraud. With loopholes and exceptions galore (all, ahem, actually created by
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Taxes From A To Z: D Is For Deductible Taxes
D is for Deductible Taxes. (Admit it, you thought I was going to say depreciation. Nah, that was last year.) It feels like everything you
Read MoreWhy Justice Matters
Today, we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. To honor the day, I am reposting something that I wrote around this time three years
Read MoreTax Talk 2012: Lee Wrights
As I noted before, in terms of what affects voters the most, I feel strongly that it’s important to understand what it is that each
Read More9 Things To Know About The Making Work Pay Credit & Payroll Tax Cuts
My inbox continues to be chock full of questions about the Making Work Pay Credit for 2011. Taxpayers, it seems, are still confused about whether
Read MoreTaxpayers Suggest Resolutions For Congress In 2012
It’s the New Year and sadly, the same old Congress. With that in mind, I thought that Congress could use a little help with their
Read MoreAsk The taxgirl: Getting Paid Under The Table
Taxpayer asks: I was wrongfully fired off of assumptions. It’s a small family owned business. They used to pay me under the table. What are
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Getting Married When A Tax Liability Exists
Taxpayer asks: Hello, I have a question please: If a person owes the IRS back taxes and wants to marry, is the other person affected
Read MoreIRS Proposes New Regulations For Submitting EITC Claims
The IRS announced this week that it is changing the filing requirements for tax pros who submit a federal tax return claiming the Earned Income
Read MoreBack To School: Tax & Organizational Tips
It’s nearly the end of September (whew) and we’re wrapping up back to school. To help you stay organized, I’ve made a list of five
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