Is IRS To Blame For Sluggish Sales At Wal-Mart?
Wal-Mart had the worst sales start in seven years. So what gives? Are consumers unhappy with Wal-Mart or is it something more?
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Tax Trivia Giveaway #3: Form 1040EZ
(Update: We have our winner. See comments below.) Our next tax trivia question is: We all know that the Tax Code is becoming more unmanageable for most taxpayers. These days, the “easiest” individual tax form is the Form 1040EZ. The instructions, however, make it seem like it’s not so simple after all. Including the front…
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I’s Trivia Time: Win Free Tax Software During Tax Season
Yep, it’s that time of year: free tax software! I have 20 access codes for free eSmart Tax online tax prep software to give away to taxgirl readers, thanks to the good folks at Liberty Tax Service. eSmart Tax is Liberty Tax’s online tax filing service that provides taxpayers with a convenient, easy-to-use tax filing…
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Health Care Insurance, Taxes & Form W-2
Notice anything different about your Form W-2? Take a look at Box 12. See anything that wasn’t there last year? The value of health care coverage provided by your employer is now reported in Box 12 with Code DD to identify the amount. The amount reported in the box should include both the portion paid…
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Comparing Lists: Did Residents Flee States Because Of Taxes?
We’re #1! We’re #1! Oh, New Jersey]. I got a kick out of seeing many of my friends in social media posting about New Jersey’s most recent “honor”: Forbes recently reported that the state was tops in terms of exits. No, not those kinds of exits that Springsteen and Bon Jovi refer to… But exits…
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IRS Announces Revised Filing Dates For Taxpayers Claiming Education Credits, Depreciation
The Internal Revenue Service continues to roll out processing for most federal income tax returns. The IRS announced this week that taxpayers can begin filing federal income tax returns with depreciation and education forms this week. On Sunday, February 10, the IRS will accept tax returns which include federal form 4562, Depreciation and Amortization, and…
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A Beginner’s Guide To Filing Taxes: Do I Have To File A Tax Return?
Tax season can be intimidating for seasoned pros, not to mention the fear it strikes into the hearts of newbies. This series is intended to give you the basics. We’ll start with the very basic of basics: do I have to file?
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Taxpayer Alleges IRS Agent Offered Sex In Exchange For Lower Tax Penalties On Audit
Talk about some serious negotiations. A 40-year-old man out of Fall Creek, Oregon, has filed a federal lawsuit against the IRS, alleging that she used her, um, position to sexually harass and intimidate him. The man, Vincent Burroughs, filed the lawsuit on January 25, 2013, against the IRS and Internal Revenue Service agent, Dora Abrahamson….
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U.S. Postal Service To Eliminate Saturday Delivery: Will It Save Tax Dollars?
The U.S. Postal Service is expected to announce today that it will officially stop delivering mail on Saturdays as of August 1, 2013.
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Pay Taxes On Your Super Bowl XLVII Winnings? You Can Bet On It
This year, you can bet on everything from the winning team to who will score first and which Harbaugh brother – or both – will sport a cap during the game. What does all of this mean come tax time?