Something Sheepish
Today TaxMama hears from Steve in Pennsylvania, who tells us, “I recently built a barn and installed an electric fence around three acres. I have run water to the barn and have installed electricity....
View ArticleRentals Sort of
Today TaxMama hears from Doug in Alaska who has this tale of woe. “We have an apartment downstairs, that my wife and I have rented for the last three years. We decided that rather than put my ailing...
View ArticleTax Credit for Fuel Cell Vehicles
IRS Explains How Manufacturers, Purchasers Can Take Advantage of Tax Credit for Fuel Cell Vehicles WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued a notice providing procedures for vehicle...
View ArticleLife’s Important Questions
Can you cry under water? How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered? Why do you have to “put your two cents in” when it’s only a “penny for...
View ArticleNews Release – Stimulus Package – Final Version Summary
CCH Special Tax Briefing Final Stimulus Plan Provides Tax Breaks For Individuals, Businesses, Environment, Government (RIVERWOODS, ILL., February 13, 2009) – Senate and House conferees have agreed on...
View ArticleAsk TaxMama Issue 537 – Life is Electric
Dear Family, It’s been pouring all morning. Last night, working here in front of the patio window, it suddenly got a bit frightening. Can you be struck by lightening inside your own house? There were...
View ArticleHome Accounts
Today TaxMama hears from Ann in the TaxQuips Forum with a good question.” I wanted to ask about something you said today: “Aside from making the income and expenses easier to track and account for, if...
View ArticleAsk TaxMama Issue 613 President Obama Speaks
Dear Family, During our class last night, a couple of major things went on in the world. A big chunk of Southern California and San Diego lost electricity. The nuclear power plant at San Onofre was...
View ArticleAssess First, Shoot Later
Green Garden Grass snakes can be dangerous. Yes, grass snakes — not rattlesnakes. A couple in Sweetwater, Texas had a lot of potted plants, and during a recent cold spell, the wife was bringing a lot...
View ArticleDisasters and Other Pleasant Experiences
Today TaxMama® wants to talk about sudden, unexpected events – and some tips on how to prepare for them. Dear Friends and...
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