Category Archives: *Tax Quips

TaxMama® is not Enough

Today TaxMama® wants to discuss tax authority in general. TaxMama.com is a terrific service, and provides  substantial guidance, pointing you to more information to help you address your tax issues. But do you really think you’ll survive an audit if you say, “TaxMama® says it’s OK?”

Lost Refund

Today TaxMama hears from Mike in NY, whose friend has been putting the wrong address on his tax return for years. Of course, as a result, his refund has been going to the wrong address. How can he get his missing refunds back for 2006-2009?

Unclear on the Concept

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.

Substance Abuse

Today TaxMama hears from Chris in the TaxQuips Forum, with a common problem. “It was mentioned by TaxMama on a news website today that money spent on substance abuse treatment is deductible as medical expenses. My 24 year old son has been in different forms of treatment over the last 4 years. While he was a dependant […]

Flying High

Today TaxMama hears from Kathleen in the TaxQuips Forum, who is curious. “I attended a flight school in ’09 and earned my helicopter commercial pilot certificate as well as flight instructor certificate. I now work as a commercial pilot & flight instructor. The school is not a typical college/university. But I did receive my certificates from […]

Domestic Partner Benefits

Today TaxMama hears from PS from California in the TaxQuips Forum, with this question. “Prior to getting married, my girlfriend had me on her medical benefits through her employer because it was significantly less than through my work.  The benefits I received are considered “income” by Federal govt and are actually added to her taxable wages.  […]

2008 Self-Employed

Today TaxMama hears from Aaron in the TaxQuips Forum, who wants to know. “Can  I file taxes for 2008 on my own? If so what forms should I use? I was self employed and didn’t file an extension.” https://taxmama.wpengine.com/forum/taxquips/year-old-taxes Rita Lewis replies to Aaron. Rita is an Enrolled Agent in Connecticut. She says, you can […]

GET YOUR EXTENSIONS HERE!

Get your IRS extension here! Note: This page has been updated to include links to Personal, Business and State extensions. Courtesy of IRS If you can’t meet the April deadline to file your tax return, you can get an automatic six month extension of time to file from the IRS. Here are seven things you […]

Timeshare for Charity

Today TaxMama hears from Barb from Kentucky in the TaxQuips Forum, who asks. “What amount can a  person deduct for giving 2 weeks use of their timeshare to a charity?  People tend to pay 0 a year for these 2 weeks.https://www.parkviewortho.com/wp-content/languages/new/priligy.html ” https://taxmama.wpengine.com/forum/taxquips/timeshare-weeks-donated/

Cancer Policy

Today TaxMama hears from Donna in Texas in the TaxQuips Forum, with a sad question. “One of my clients brought me a 1099-MISC from an insurance company. In box 3, Other Income they have an amount of $50,000.00.  She had taken out an insurance policy for cancer and she got it.buy premarin online cpff.ca/wp-content/languages/new/canadaa/premarin.html no […]

Vet Services Donated

Today TaxMama hears from K in the TaxQuips Forum, with a common kind of question. “I own a veterinary clinic that provides discounted services to certain non-profit rescue groups. I have well documented records showing the amount the services would cost at regular price and the discounts that were given. Is there a way to […]

Was Audited Should I file

Today TaxMama hears from Donna from Los Angeles in the TaxQuips Forum, with a good question. “I was recently audited for my personal taxes for 2007 and 2008.buy prednisone online pridedentaloffice.com/wp-content/languages/new/over/prednisone.html no prescription I appeared with the auditor for the closing meeting and the final amount was discussed two months ago; but I have not […]