Taxgirl

"Tax news, tax info and tax policy—and it's not as boring as you think!" The author answers tax-related questions from readers, finds tales of woe from the news about individuals who didn't anticipate the tax consequences of their actions, and stays on top of the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service.

Author: Kelly Phillips Erb is a founding member of the Erb Law Firm in Philadelphia. She also authors Lawmummy.

Blawg Related Categories: Tax Law • Solo / Small Firm • Blawg 100

Recent Posts from Taxgirl

US Clashes With UK Over New Tax Proposal
When it comes to economics, the US and UK tend to find themselves on the same page. A recent example is their consolidated front over the need for banking transparency – both countries took a…
Girls Gone Wild Founder Gets Plea Deal
“Girls Gone Wild” founder Joe Francis feels he finally got a break when a federal judge okayed a deal that Francis struck with prosecutors. Under the agreement, Francis was credited with 301 days already served…
I’m on the Radio!
I’m going all Clairee from Steel Magnolias on you. I’m on the radio! You can check out my interview with Jeff Horwich on Minnesota Public Radio about “sneaky rich people” here (I’m right after the…
Housing Credit Extended – What Else Is New?
If you’re opposed to extending the first time homebuyer’s credit (I am), you’re probably in the minority. And you’re definitely not in the Senate. The Senate voted unanimously to approve the bill and the House…
Maine Says No To Tax Cuts
If you ask a Mainer about taxes, you’re liable to get an earful: Mainers have one of the highest tax burdens in the nation. Nonetheless, on election day, Maine voters turned down proposals to cut…
Surprise! NJ Doesn’t Like High Taxes
Despite three campaign appearances by President Obama, Governor John Corzine lost his gubernatorial seat in New Jersey to GOP challenger Chris Christie last night. Exit polls showed that the top two concerns for New Jersey…
“Complexity of Tax Law” Not a Challenge for IRS?
What challenges are the IRS facing this year? Apparently not the complexity of the Tax Code. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) released its perspective two weeks ago on the most serious management…
IRS Claims 2 Out of 3 Taxpayers Now E-File
And here’s their evidence: Of course more folks are e-filing. It’s fast, it’s easy. And with more folks than ever with internet and computer access, it’s to be expected. But. And you knew there would…
And The Most Secretive Financial Jurisdiction in the World Is…? (Hint: there’s no cheese involved)
The Tax Justice Network has recently released its list of the most secretive financial jurisdictions in the world. And who topped the list? Luxembourg? Switzerland? Hong Kong? Caymans? Nope, it’s the United States. Yeah, of…
UBS Client Prosecutions Continue
Jeffrey Chernick, a toy salesman out of New York, was sentenced on Friday to three months in prison for hiding millions of dollars from the IRS. Upon his release, Chernick will serve six months’ house…