Is the IRS stepping its toes even further into the breastfeeding versus bottle fray? This week, the IRS announced that, effective as of the 2010
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The 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 MoreTax Trivia: Very Special Medical Expenses
We have a winner! See the correct answer in the comments. Our next tax trivia question for the giveaway is: In 2010, a New York
Read MoreSelf-Employed Folks Get A (Tax) Break
As the debate over health care and health care costs continued to draw attention, it appeared as if the smallest of businesses, those who are
Read MoreJust Say No: Pot Not Allowed As A Medical Expense
While the use of marijuana for medical reasons remains controversial, it’s becoming more mainstream. Currently, 14 states and DC have legalized medical marijuana in some
Read MoreHealth Care Reform Bill Affects FSAs
The health care reform bill, also known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which was signed into law in March 2010 is massive
Read MoreTax Benefits For The Disabled
I’ve been getting a lot of questions from disabled taxpayers about whether any special tax breaks exist for them in 2009. The answer is yes
Read MoreTransgender Community Claims Victory In Tax Court
Nearly 10 years ago, Rhiannon O’Donnabhain (then Robert Donovan) underwent sex-change and breast augmentation surgeries in order to complete her transformation from male to female
Read MoreThe Cost Of Kids Getting Better: Is It Deductible?
Those of you who follow me on Twitter (or in real life) know that one of my children has been sick for about a month.
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: 2010 Mileage Rates
Taxpayer asks: I haven’t seen the 2010 standard mileage rates that the IRS usually puts out at the end of November. Do you know if
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