Gifting

Mike writes: My wife and I are trying to help our youngest daughter - a single mom - get her own house close to us so we can help with after school care, etc. Advise is needed on gifting, gift...

Hiring Children

Melissa writes: Hope you can help me with a couple of questions: I am starting a small dog walking business and I am going to pay my children that are ages between 11-14 yrs to make flyers and put...

Charitable Organization

Vivian writes: I recently sent off my form 1023 to get my organization recognized by the IRS as a qualified 501(c)(3). We are incorporated as a nonprofit in the state of Texas. Providing that I get...

0% Capital Gains Strategy

Anne writes: Hello Gina, I have some clients who may benefit from the new 0% capital gains starting in 2008. I have some clients that are sole proprietors, giving them some room to potentially get...

Independent Contractor Deductions

Rick writes: Hello Gina, Found your website doing a google search. I’m looking for a good list of deductible items for an independent contractor. I am a pharmacist with a regular job, but...