taxgirl
@taxgirl
I help people get out—and stay out—of tax trouble. Tax lawyer, writer, speaker & podcaster. Plant lover, sports fan, mom. Fueled by coffee ☕ NC → Philly for school, stayed for the pretzels and the snow.
Just over 2 weeks until April 15. If you haven't filed your tax return yet, you have time. If you need more time, file for an extension. It's free and gives you some breathing room (just don't forget to pay if you'll owe). Start where you are, do what you can, and keep it moving. You’ve got this 💪
Another day, another scam 🚨 SSA won’t email you a benefits PDF IRS won’t send account info as an attachment If you get one → delete it. Need info? Go straight to the official site and log in.
Today marks the date of the detention in The Breakfast Club in 1984. There's a whole generation that knows this note by heart, but just in case... (1/3)
📢 IRS planned maintenance notice: Payments made Jan. 2 – Jan. 25, 2026, will process normally but may take longer to show as processed. Updated balances will be available the week of Jan. 26, 2026. Nothing to worry about — just a delay. ➡️ Follow me for tax updates & reminders.
Hey tax law students! Want to learn more about this year's Law Student Tax Challenge? Join the ABA for a brief info session on September 16, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm ET, to learn all about the competition. ✍️ Register here: www.americanbar.org/events-cle/m...
The IRS announced that interest rates will remain unchanged for the calendar quarter beginning October 1, 2025.
My kiddos have always been enthusiastic readers. I hope that never changes (so far, so good). Happy Book Lovers Day!
Yes, so far, the IRS is down over 25% of its workforce. But it's less the overall numbers and more the "who" that should be concerning. As you noted, those who are leaving are often those with experience--and the biz unit matters, too. A quick peek at who left:
If you will be at NATP Taxposium, come say hello! You can catch me on the Hot Topics panel (OBBBA, anyone?) at 2 pm on July 23 and later that same day at 4 pm, when I’ll be talking about pro bono work in tax, including VITA and my amazing trip to Alaska. I hope to see you!
This week, our tax trivia focuses on sports and taxes. The answer is in the thread.
I am so excited about this panel! Terry Lemons and I are ready to spill the tea at the Tax Retreat!
Here's how the IRS cuts shake out so far (data is from the National Taxpayer Advocate's most recent report to Congress):
Hey #TaxSky, Terry Lemons and I are ready for #TaxRetreat25. Already practicing for the talent competition...
The state and local tax (SALT) cap is one of the issues on which the House and Senate disagree regarding the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. 📸: Pierre Blaché via Pexels