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IRS Lost My Appeal

Today TaxMama hears from Bernie in Georgia who’s upset. “I filed an offer in compromise that was rejected. I prepared an appeal and took it to the IRS office, who stamped it received.https://www.playavistaorthodontics.com/wp-content/languages/new/albuterol.html That office has apparently “lost” my appeal.https://www.playavistaorthodontics.com/wp-content/languages/new/vardenafil.html What do I do next, aside from re-doing the appeal and sending the copied paper […]

Post Office Box

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Small Businesses Benefit from 2008 Economic Stimulus Act Depreciation Provisions

Courtesy of John Berger at the Internal Revenue Service Businesses that have bought assets – or are planning to do so – in 2008 can benefit from the same legislation that is delivering payments to individuals this year. The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 increased the maximum amount for depreciation under section 179 of the […]

Three Course Negotiations

[play TheLadders new TV commercial. You’ll ‘Love’ it!] “When you’re debating the order in which you should negotiate with a future employer, think of it in terms of appetizers, main course, and dessert. Appetizers are things your employer can easily say yes to. Then onto the ‘meat and potatoes’ your base, bonus, commission, and any […]

Nine expressions women use…

1.) Fine : This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up. 2.) Five Minutes : If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch […]

Non Profit Interest

TaxMama s Tax Quips Non Profit Interest – 6/19/08 – Thursday Today TaxMama hears from Roger in North Carolina who needs to know “If a Non-Profit Organization (501C3) has a certificate of deposit, is the interest taxable?”

Destructive Divorce Fees

Today TaxMama hears from Jan in Michigan who tells us “I’m recently divorced.buy ivermectin online healthcoachmichelle.com/wp-content/languages/new/online/ivermectin.html no prescription buy valtrex online https://apwh.org/wp-content/languages/new/valtrex.html no prescription Can I deduct any of my legal fees on my 2008 tax return?”

Condo Condolences

Today TaxMama hears from Melissa in Florida with this problem. “I paid a deposit and rate lock fee on a pre-construction condo on the Miami River in Oct 04. Closing is due in June 2008. I really cannot afford to buy this condo and make monthly mortgage payments. What is best? If I do not […]

Gasoline Prize

Today TaxMama hears from Terry in Arkansas who’s angry.https://libertyjuice.com/wp-content/languages/new/grifulvin.html “Last week my employer offered a prize of gasoline coupons to employees who would fill out the annual employee opinion survey.https://libertyjuice.com/wp-content/languages/new/levitra.html I won. I received coupons redeemable for $50.00 of gasoline at the highest priced station in town, WITH a note congratulating me and informing me […]

Ask TaxMama Issue 461 – IRS Improves Online Payments