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North Fork CP 2000s

Today TaxMama hears from Stanley in New Jersey, with a universal problem. “Those people who had North Fork Bank accounts in 2007 received a 1099-INT showing North Fork as the payer. Capital One acquired North Fork Bank as of 3/10/2008. It appears Capital One modified their records to show they were the payer of interest […]

Landlord Asking For W-9

Today TaxMama hears from Joseph in New York, with this odd question. “In what situation would a landlord ask a tenant, who is on public assistance, to sign a ‘’Form W9’’ in the process of a lease for an apartment when the landlord is going to get paid from the city?”

Ask TaxMama Issue 516 – How Sewing Machines Changed the World

Dear Family, I want to thank the National Association of Enrolled Agents for honoring TaxMama® (or Eva Rosenberg) their 2009 Excellence in Public Awareness Award – for letter the world know about Enrolled Agents and what we do. Let’s face it, EAs are the best friend of the average taxpayer – especially the small businessowner. […]

IRS Seeks New Issues for the Industry Issue Resolution Program

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is encouraging business taxpayers, associations and other interested parties to submit to the Industry Issue Resolution (IIR) Program tax issues for resolution that involve a controversy, dispute or an unnecessary burden on business taxpayers. The objective of the IIR program is to resolve through issuance of new and improved […]

For Many Small Businesses, Fall Filing Deadline Looms for Special Refund Claims

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What Is Embarrasing To You Isn’t Even Remembered By Others

Dr. Epstein was a renowned physician who earned his undergraduate, graduate, and medical degrees in his home town and then left for Manhattan, where he quickly rose to the top of his field. Soon he was invited to deliver a significant paper, at a conference, coincidentally held in his home town. He walked on stage […]

Claiming my Parents

Today TaxMama hears from April in California, who’s done some research. “I’d like to include my parents as qualifying dependents on my 2009 personal tax return (single).buy amitriptyline online www.pharmalucence.com/wp-content/languages/new/generic/amitriptyline.html no prescription My father has been out of luck in the job market since late 2008, and has been collecting unemployment insurance.buy vibramycin online https://www.mobleymd.com/wp-content/languages/new/vibramycin.html […]

Income From Stocks

Today TaxMama hears from Anna in Oregon, who is worried.buy canada premarin online http://healthinschools.org/wp-content/languages/new/canada/premarin.html no prescription “We received a letter from the IRS. My husband did not file for 2006 and 2007 because he did not make any money from his stock. I did file mine though. In 2008, my husband had a stroke, he […]

Ask TaxMama Issue 515 – Happy Tax-Free Season

Dear Family, Every summer around this time, states all over America offer special tax-free days. These are weeks or weekends when families can buy their back-to-school supplies, and certain other needed merchandise, without having to pay sales taxes. Clicking on today’s graphic will take you to the national list. Just look for your states. On […]

Top Ten Things Every Taxpayer Should Know about Identity Theft

Courtesy of IRS Criminals use many methods to steal personal information from taxpayers. They can use your information to steal your identity and file a tax return in order to receive a refund. Here are ten things the IRS wants you to know about identity theft so you can avoid becoming the victim of a […]