Sadly, a lot more taxpayers are trying to figure out the tax treatment of unemployment compensation these days… It’s helpful to understand a little bit
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Taxes From A To Z: N Is For Name Change
When I first got married, I didn’t immediately change my name. It felt weird to me to have my maiden name for years and years
Read MorePayroll Tax Holiday Begins
I rolled into work this morning along with many Americans for the first time in 2011. Since New Year’s Day fell on Saturday this year,
Read MoreFix The Tax Code Friday: Social Security Benefits
If you follow me on Social Media at all (I’m on twitter here and Facebook here), you’ve probably heard me grumbling about the riots in
Read MoreThe Un-COLA: No Increases For Social Security
Brace yourself. From now until November, I promise you that you will hear about this next piece of news over and over again: There will
Read MoreDid You Receive Your Economic Recovery Payment?
I’ve received a lot of inquiries related to the Making Work Pay Credit and the Economic Recovery Payment. You cannot receive the maximum credit for
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 MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Disabled Benefits In 2009
Taxpayer asks: I heard that I can get more money back from my taxes this year because I am disabled. Is this true? I am
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Deceased Child
Taxpayer asks: This last year I had a son born who only survived 1 day. Do I need to get a Social Security number for
Read MoreTax Trivia: Wallet Sales
Update: We have a winner! It’s ID! For the answer, see the comments! Our next tax trivia question for the giveaway is: So many of
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