Robin Hartill

Florida-based personal finance writer, editor and advice columnist. Lover of well-placed em dashes and white space. Slayer of jargon and unnecessary hyphens. Surprisingly agnostic about the Oxford comma.

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The Penny Hoarder • 7th March 2023

4 Smart Ways to Cope With a Tax Bill You Can’t Afford

Surprise tax bills can happen for all sorts of reasons. Gig work and side hustles can fatten your liability. Some people are surprised to learn after being laid off that even unemployment benefits are taxable. Or maybe you withdrew money from a retirement account or simply fail to have enough money withheld.
The Balance • 2nd March 2023

Your Guide to IRS Payment Plans

Discovering that you owe taxes can be stressful if you can’t afford to pay them all at once. Don't panic if you find yourself in this situation. The IRS offers a few payment plans that will let you pay the taxes you owe over time.
The Penny Hoarder • 8th February 2023

Working From Home? 7 Rules for Deducting Your Home Office for Taxes

If you’re one of the millions of people who worked remotely in 2022, you may be wondering whether that means a sweet deduction at tax time. Hold up, though: The IRS has strict rules about taking the home office deduction.
The Balance • 25th February 2021

What Are Back Taxes?

Back taxes are payments to the government that weren’t made when they were supposed to be paid. You can owe back taxes at the federal, state, or local level.
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