Taxpayer asks: Hey, is this where I can ask questions for TaxGirl? Hope so, cuz here goes! A co-worker told me this long, sad story last week. I’ll shorten it here. She has been working part time since August of 2007, and was supposed to be on half salary. Well, it was JUST determined that…
Taxpayer asks: After 17 years and one 12yr old daughter, I was divorced in October 2007. The decree stated we would file jointly for 2007. However, the idiot was not co-operative and I had no W2’s . (He hasn’t paid child support either) My accountant said I could file for 1/2 of his income. I’m…
Taxpayer asks: After 17 years and one 12yr old daughter, I was divorced in October 2007. The decree stated we would file jointly for 2007. However, the idiot was not co-operative and I had no W2’s . (He hasn’t paid child support either) My accountant said I could file for 1/2 of his income. I’m…
Police in Des Moines weren’t dusting for thumbprints after a robbery: they were checking tax forms. A man robbed a Git-N-Go store in Des Moines last Friday after threatening a clerk, claiming that he had a gun in his jacket. He pocketed $115 for his troubles. Apparently, he felt the need to pare down after…
Taxpayer asks: Hello Tax Girl, I know that there is a form that I can send to the IRS and they will respond with reported 1099’s for 2005. Do you know which form(s) that would be? Thank you for your help. Taxgirl says: It’s not clear from your question whether you have filed a tax…
Taxpayer asks:It’s February and I didn’t receive my W-2 (or 1099). What do I do?Taxgirl answers: You should receive your forms W-2 or 1099 by January 31. If you haven’t received your forms, you should first contact your employer (or the issuer). You might not have received the form because of an incomplete or bad…
Today was the deadline for submitting certain tax information, including federal forms W-2 and 1099. Tax season is just beginning!