I’m back in North Carolina for the second time in two weeks, this time with Nurse Kate (my daughter) in tow. My mom had heart
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Deal Or No Deal? Congress May Have Agreement On Payroll Tax Cuts
Congressional leaders are reporting that they’ve reached a deal to extend the payroll tax cut. Two Representatives in the “closed-door” committee negotiations, Reps. Renee Ellmers
Read More9 Things To Know About The Making Work Pay Credit & Payroll Tax Cuts
My inbox continues to be chock full of questions about the Making Work Pay Credit for 2011. Taxpayers, it seems, are still confused about whether
Read MorePayroll Tax Cut Bill Includes New 'Recapture' Tax For The Wealthy
So now that the payroll tax cut has been extended for two months, what does that mean for taxpayers? Well, even though the collective wisdom
Read MoreCongress Takes A Holiday, Passes Payroll Tax Cut Extension Anyway
Congress may be on holiday but they still managed to get something done. And by something, I mean nothing. But they want to pretend that
Read MoreMonday Night Vote Lessens Chances Of Payroll Tax Cut Approval
The payroll tax cut extensions are going nowhere fast… A vote last night by Republicans on the House rules committee will prevent a direct vote
Read MoreCompromise Should Avoid Government Shutdown
Nothing is written in ink (yet) but all indications are that Congress has reached an agreement that would avoid a government shutdown. While the details
Read MorePayroll Tax Cuts Extension Part Of Kitchen Sink Bill
The House of Representatives has passed a version of a plan that would extend the payroll tax cuts enacted for 2011. The plan also includes
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Self Employment Tax
Taxpayer asks: Since the self-employment tax rate is 12.4 percent, why do I have to pay 15.3%? taxgirl says: Self-employment tax, sometimes called SE tax,
Read MoreMaking The Switch
Sometime tomorrow, I’m pulling the switch and you’ll start to see my new and improved taxgirl site on Forbes. If you just can’t wait, you
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