With all of the focus on the cost of higher education, it’s easy to forget that there are a number of scholarships and fellowships available.
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Beer, Taxes & Baseball: Can You Get Any More American Than That?
Baseball fans all over the country can breathe a sigh of relief. No, it’s not because the Phillies managed to crank out two runs in
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 MoreFix The Tax Code Friday: Lesser Of Tax Evils?
This month, Philadelphia voted to raise property taxes rather than impose a controversial sales tax on soda and sugary drinks, while New York won another
Read MoreSenator Urges Passage of Missing Kids Bill
The IRS has some pretty tough privacy laws. If you’ve ever tried to order a tax transcript or ask a tax question, you know what
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Reporting Gifts
Taxpayer asks: Hello Tax Girl: I am in NY. My father is giving me approximately $25-$30k this year. He will be reporting the payment to
Read MoreThe Morning After: The Tax Deal Hangover
I’ll admit that I didn’t see yesterday’s tax deal coming. I was fairly certain that the drama would play out through this week. We still
Read MoreRangel Guilty On 11 Counts, Including Failure To Pay Tax
After Charles Rangel (D-NY) walked out of a contentious hearing on ethics charges, the subcommittee debated the charges without him and found him guilty of
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Reporting Income Not On A W-2
Taxpayer asks: Hi, Just wondering if I have multiple jobs one year, can I not declare taxes if what I earn from each individual job
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Form W-4
Taxpayer asks: I hope you don’t think this is too simple a question but I’m a confused newbie. I started a new job this week.
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