Taxpayer asks: I have been cheating on my taxes for a number of years and I never got caught. This year I got a letter
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Ask The Taxgirl: New Car Sales Tax Deductions
Taxpayer asks: Dear Taxgirl,Congress has passed a bill allowing a tax deduction for the sales tax on the purchase of a new car. Does that
Read MoreIRS Extends Due Dates For Flood Victims
There’s even more good news for the victims of severe flooding in Minnesota and North Dakota. Not only is the weather getting better but residents
Read MoreWhere's My Refund?
About 10% of my “Ask The Taxgirl” questions right now are asking “Where’s my refund?” – though, admittedly, some ask in a nicer way than
Read MoreFREE Tax Help From IRS Today
All across the US today, the IRS will be offering free tax help on what they’re calling “Super Saturday.” Taxpayers who earn $42,000 or less
Read MoreTax Trivia: TV Audit
We have a winner! See comments! Our last tax trivia question is (though we’re still waiting for a winner on the other one!): In what
Read MoreTax Trivia: International Boycotts
We have a winner! See comments! Our next tax trivia question is: Under current US tax law, a report must be filed if a taxpayer
Read MoreIRS Reverses Course On Collections
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Doug Shulman has announced that the IRS will not renew its contracts with two private debt collection agencies. Those contracts
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: 2008 Mileage Rates
Taxpayer asks: I understand mileage rates changed in the middle of the year by the IRS. Can you offer the mileage rates for medical and
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Scanned Receipts
Taxpayer asks: I want to ask if scans of receipts are acceptable as proof for the IRS. I’ve got receipts that are only one year
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