Taxpayer asks: Taxgirl, First …thank you for your time and effort. I am retired with an income just under 250K. ( 245K to 247K )
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Taxgirl Endorses Obama
I’ll be honest. This isn’t the post that I had originally written. I had initially crafted this very extensive point by point analysis comparing Obama
Read MoreElection 2008: McCain & Obama Tax Plans
I’ve received a flurry of last minute emails about me about the differences between the presidential candidates’ tax strategies. I don’t have anything new to
Read MoreJoe the Plumber Owes Taxes (Psst, and Not a Plumber)
It turns out that “Joe the Plumber” has more tax issues than were spotlighted during the final presidential debate. He doesn’t just not like taxes,
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: How Much Will Obama's Tax Plan Cost Me?
Taxpayer asks: My wife and I make a combined annual income in the ballpark of $270-280K/year. We work hard, and are saving for a home
Read MoreDebate? What Debate?
Did you see the vice presidential debate last night? I’ll admit that I didn’t watch the whole thing. For one, the Phillies were busy taking
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How Much Does It Cost To Keep America Healthy?
Wednesday will not be just any day. It is the day that I take my four-year-old daughter to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia where she will
Read MoreComparisons Of Obama & McCain Tax Proposals
Deloitte prepared a chart breaking down the Obama and McCain tax proposals – but it’s no longer available (sorry). It is worth noting that following
Read MoreObama & McCain Speak Out On AIG
You already know what I think. McCain says: We should never again allow the United States to be in this position. We need strong and
Read MoreIs Calling Obama A Pimp Enough To Raise IRS Scrutiny?
Perhaps. It depends on who you are and exactly what you’re saying… Take Pastor James David Manning of Atlah World Ministries, for example. The IRS
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