13 Uses For Leftover Halloween Candy – And The Tax Consequences
13 ways to use leftover Halloween candy—and the surprising tax consequences. From charitable donations to office treats, here’s what the IRS says for 2026.
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Back To School 2014: Working For Tips
(UPDATE: The giveaway is now closed. We have our winner! See the comments for more info.) Most students work some kind of part-time job to get them through school. I’m no exception. I started baby-sitting when I was 13 and then did stints in various odd jobs including retail (my favorite ever retail gig was…
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Waffle House Refuses To Allow Waitress To Keep $1,000 Tip
I’m an unabashed Waffle House fan. I love everything about it – from the kitschy coffee mugs to the busy lunch counter to the colorful clientele (myself included). My college roommate and I even have a favorite song on the Waffle House jukebox (yes, there’s a jukebox). The waitstaff at the Waffle House works hard….
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Taxes From A To Z (2014): T Is For Tip Income
Taxes From A To Z (2014): T Is For Tip Income
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Back To School: Working For Wages & Tips
It’s Back To School Week on the blog! All week long, I’ll be answering your questions about school and tax – complete with fun giveaways. Next up: how do you report tips as a server?
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Pastor Who Refused To Pay Applebee’s Service Charge Becomes Unwitting Poster Child For Server Pay And Tax Issues
So this pastor walks into an Applebee’s… It sounds like the beginning of a bad joke. But really, it was the beginning of a series of bad events.
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Summer Tax Deadlines Approaching
I can already tell it’s summer not just by the long lines at the airport and the blazing heat but by the number of vacation pictures being posted on Facebook. Folks have packed up and moved out in search of rest, relaxation, and summer fun. But before you get too comfortable this summer, check to…
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Ask The Taxgirl: Tips & Income For Kids
Taxpayer asks: My daughter worked as a bagger (bagged groceries) last year at our base commissary. The baggers do not receive a salary and work strictly for tips. I already checked with the “Head Bagger” at the commissary who said no type of 1099 will be sent. How do I go about claiming the monies…