Ask the taxgirl: 2010 Mileage Rates
Taxpayer asks: I haven’t seen the 2010 standard mileage rates that the IRS usually puts out at the end of November. Do you know if there was an announcement on this? Taxgirl says: You have super...
View ArticleAsk the taxgirl: Moving Expenses
Taxpayer asks: Quick Q: I’m leaving my full-time job 2 start grad school. Moving 300 miles. R moving expenses deductible under IRS 455 (asked via twitter) Taxgirl says: My answer on twitter: Not for...
View ArticleTax Tips For The Military On Memorial Day
My kids and I gathered today to watch our local Memorial Day parade. It is a tradition, the parade, and one that I am proud to share with my family. I did not serve in the military but I am indebted to...
View ArticleWith Job Losses Soaring, Ten Tax Tips For The Unemployed
The Department of Labor released its jobs report for June this week and the results weren’t pretty. Only 18,000 new jobs were created in June, representing 7,000 fewer jobs than detailed in a...
View ArticleMoving Right Along: Deducting Work-Related Moving Expenses
It’s a pretty exciting week at the law firm: we’re moving to a new location. I’ll admit to being a little nostalgic about the big move. We’ve been in the same offices for more than eight years. I was...
View ArticleEleven Tax Myths Debunked
And just like that, summer is nearly over and it’s back to work. This week, I’ve been sorting through the “Ask the Taxgirl” mailbag and I’m seeing a number of questions that are similar in nature. Many...
View ArticleBack To School: Moving On After Graduation
(UPDATE: The giveaway is now closed. We have a winner! See the comments for more info.) It’s Back To School Week on the blog! Hands down, one of the most exciting parts of going away to college is...
View ArticleIRS Announces 2014 Standard Mileage Rates
There’s good news and bad news about gas prices. The good news is that the cost of fueling up has gone down, meaning more money in your pocket. The bad news is that, since those costs are tied to the...
View ArticleBack To School 2014: Moving Expenses
(UPDATE: The giveaway is now closed. We have our winner! See the comments for more info.) Hands down, one of the most exciting parts of going away to college is moving into your own space. As much as...
View Article2018 Reimbursements For 2017 Moving Expenses Can Be Tax-Free
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has offered guidance for taxpayers who moved in 2017, but expenses weren’t reimbursed or paid until 2018. The post 2018 Reimbursements For 2017 Moving Expenses Can Be...
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