Today TaxMama hears from Ray in the Tax Parlor, who tells us. “Two friends and I own some rental homes. One of us says he can deduct not only the total interest paid on one of the properties, but also what he calls the “deferred interest.” In other words, the unpaid interest by which the […]
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Today TaxMama hears from Alejandro, in the Tax Parlor, who tells us. “I have a regular 9 to 5 job and also have my own business. I want to know if I can both contribute to a regular 401(k)plan and also invest in a 401(k) plan? I would therefore be exceeding the $44K per year […]
Today TaxMama wants to alert you to the due dates in your state. You’re all aware that IRS changed the due date of your personal tax return to April 17th this year, right. But did your state do the same? At last week’s breakfast meeting of the San Fernando Valley Chapter of the California Society […]
Today TaxMama hears from TC a MarketWatch reader, who says “It turns out my income has been to high for me to use a Roth IRA contribution for years. But my tax pro didn’t catch this error – and now I am over-contributed for several years and will face a 6% penalty for each year […]
Today TaxMama hears from Brain, in the Tax Parlor, who tells us. “Recently I won $4,000 in a state lottery. I spent about $500 for the purchase of a batch of lottery tickets all at once. I was wondering if I could subtract the cost from the proceeds I won?” Dear Brain, I’ll bet that’s […]
Today TaxMama hears from Stephen, a MarketWatch reader, who has this question. “I sold some stocks on 12-27-06. The settlement date was 1-2-07. The stock brokerage company sent me a Form 1099 without this sale because the settlement date was after 2006. Can I report this sale in my 2006 tax return? Will the IRS […]
Today TaxMama hears from Clay in California, who tells us. “I invested in a company that failed. Where is that handled on the 1040 form? I have had other failures and I was only allowed to deduct $3,000 per year. I have a substantial capital gain this year on a sale of properties.” Hi Clay […]
Today TaxMama wants to tell you a little bit about my exciting experience last week at Jennifer Openshaw’s Women in the Millionaire Zone Conference. Originally, the organizers expected about 400 people. But from the feedback we speakers were getting, we suggested they prepare for more. The room was set up for over 700 – and […]
Today TaxMama hears from Bruce in the Tax Parlor, asks an interesting question. “I filed 1997 taxes well past the 3-year statute of limitations to get my refund. Naturally IRS denied my request for my $8,000, saying I had filed too late. Is there any way to get IRS to release that refund? Or can […]
Today TaxMama hears from Mack in the Tax Parlor, who wants to know. “Give me your spill on making money from home as a notary public? I’ve been a notary for over a year now, but haven’t really done anything with it. Could you give me some pointers?” Hi Mack, I don’t know where you […]
Today TaxMama wants to talk about doing business in China. Andrew in the Tax Parlor told us that he had a devastating experience with shoddy products he received from China. Since you have to pre-pay, or provide a letter of credit, you generally don’t get to see the quality of your order until after you […]
Today TaxMama hears from Andrew in the Tax Parlor, who tells us. “I operate an S corporation. In the 1st year (2005), the S corporation had substantial income, and I reported it on my 2005 tax return. This year (2006) it has a loss that’s larger than my whole family income. May I report 50% […]