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Worship Leader and More

by TaxMama on August 9, 2010

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Today TaxMama hears from Alex in the TaxQuips Forum, with this issue.  “I am the worship leader at my church and am currently paid a salary of $6,000 a year without taxes taken out. I also just recently took on a short term job in which I was hired as an independent contractor to do odd jobs for a small business. By the time my services are finished I will have made over $600. My questions are: What form(s) do I need to get filled out? What taxes will I have to pay in light of this information to make sure I get everything taken care of?”

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eBay Sellers Audit Target

June 3, 2010

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Today TaxMama hears from Robert in the TaxQuips Forum with this inquiry. “I read in a Washington Post article that eBay will now start sending sellers with more than 200 transactions a 1099-K form so that they have to pay taxes on their eBay selling.  I have over 200 transactions. Because I buy most of [...]

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NSF Charges

May 18, 2010

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Today TaxMama hears from Toni in the TaxQuips Forum. She just wants to confirm. “NSF charges are allowable, aren’t they?  Years ago, as an auditor, I used to disallow them. At some point I was told by either review or appeals that they are allowable.  I still don’t think they should be & a client who [...]

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Unclear on the Concept

April 26, 2010

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Today TaxMama needs to explain the purpose of the Taxpayers Advocate Service, based on  a misconception expressed in the TaxQuips Forum.  Peter says his problem is in the hands of the Taxpayers Advocate. So he’s just going to sit back and wait for them to take care of everything.

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Computers for College

February 1, 2010

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Today TaxMama hears from Linda in Kentucky with a reasonable question. “My son-in-law had on-line college classes that required him to have internet services and a computer. Do these count towards the tax credits? Also, how would he go about getting the books, supplies, gas, etc. credited?”

Dear Linda,
In a very odd and inconsistent twist, when [...]

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Ask TaxMama Issue 538 – Stop Taxing My Patience

January 29, 2010

 
Dear Family,
Much of my time this month has been spent getting ready to do the radio tour for the Office Depot – H&R Block Stop Taxing My Patience Promotion; and getting the contest set up, so you can ask your most pressing tax question – and 5 random winners will get a box of H&R [...]

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