Cell phones are changing the world. A few years ago, I called my mother in the afternoon on my cell phone – to my carrier,
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My New MacBook – And Its Tax Connection
Just before BlogHer, Chris went out and bought me a new laptop. This was a fairly important purchase since my last laptop had more or
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Income Tax & Inheritance Tax
Taxpayer asks: I recently inherited a substantial (for me) amount of money. I used it to buy a home and to pay off some bills.
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Foreign Homes
Taxpayer asks: I would like to ask some tax related questions related to selling a house outside of the USA. We sold a house in
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: One Time Gains
Taxpayer asks:This is my situation. In 2007, I sold a bunch of stock my grandpa gave me, and had a gain of roughly $8,000. I
Read MoreTax Rebate Checks To Be Called “Empowerment Rebates”?
Is it true that President Bush wants to call tax rebate checks “empowerment rebates”? Is it also true that President Bush wants to replace tax
Read MoreIf The Tax Code Is So Complicated, Let’s Just Have A Flat Tax
This hasn’t been a great year for taxpayers. As the economy takes a dive, folks are growing more and more unhappy with the amount of
Read MoreQualifications For Senator: 30 Yrs Old, US Citizen For 9 Yrs, State Residency (Understanding of Tax Code Not Required)
Colorado senator Ken Salazar, who bested Coors beer Pete Coors for his Senate seat in 2004, has been mocked for his ignorance of the US
Read More“Bar” None: Maryland Woman Helps Prisoners Commit Tax Crimes
Melanie Taylor should feel comfortable behind bars: her participation in a tax fraud scheme with prisoners will likely land her in prison. Taylor has pleaded
Read MoreNo Surprise Here: IRS Data Says More Taxpayers Filed In 2008
The IRS has reported that as of May 3, 2008, more tax returns had been processed than at the same time last year. How many
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