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Ask The Taxgirl: Allergies & A New Home
Taxpayer asks: We bought a new house in June. The old owner was a chain smoker so we had to hire a professional cleaner to
Read More10 Uses For Leftover Halloween Candy
I love Halloween. I do. I love the camp, the excess, the whole over the top vibe. I dress up every year. I make my
Read MoreBack To School: Special Food Needs
The snack lists have already come home from school (my first parent snack day is September 22 – someone remind me so that I don’t
Read MoreDeduct This: History Of The Tax Attorney’s Fees Deduction
Wait? You mean that you didn’t know that there was such a thing as the tax attorney’s fees deduction? Well, perhaps that’s because it’s not
Read MoreDeduct This: The History Of The Medical Expenses Deduction
When you ask most taxpayers about available tax deductions, the deduction for medical expenses immediately springs to mind. It’s probably one of the most talked
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z: K Is For Kickbacks
Oh c’mon. You totally knew that I was going to choose kickbacks, right? The rules governing illegal activity and taxes are some of the most
Read MoreThe A, B, C & Ds Of Medicare
Here’s your big disclaimer upfront: I’m not a Medicare guru. I don’t work for Medicare. I don’t receive Medicare. But I do know enough to
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Sales Tax Deduction & Leases
Taxpayer asks: hi can you deduct the sales tax paid if you leased a new car in june of 2009? Taxgirl says: Nope, sorry. If
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Used Car Sales Tax Deduction
Taxpayer asks: Just before Christmas, I bought a 2007 VW Jetta. It was a great deal since it had very low miles on it. When
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