Category Archives: *Tax Quips

California Budget

Today TaxMama hears from CJ in Concord, California has an urgent request. “Time is short on this one! Do you have any information about a bill being put before the California legislature tomorrow – (June 22) that would allow the state to have 3% in taxes withheld from payments to independent contractors, independent distributors, etc.? […]

Who Gets 1099s

Today TaxMama hears from Linda in Pennsylvania, who tells us “I’m in charge of the mailing of 1099 MISCs for 2009. Who gets a 1099? Who doesn’t get one? Are there corporations that get 1099s? I think attorneys and accountants receive them.”

Foreclosure and Taxes

Today TaxMama hears from Margaret in California, who wants to know, “Do I avoid taxes on my properties if I let them foreclose vs. a short sale? I have pulled out equity to invest and improve my properties and now I am under water big time.”

Unemployed and Drew 401K

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Divorce and Residence

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IRS Tax Amnesty

Today TaxMama hears from Luz in California, with this query. “Is there any period of time, or once every 4 or 10 years that the IRS forgives or gives a percentage reduction on the amount owed on back taxes to the community?http://www.ijasrjournal.org/wp-content/languages/new/professional-essay-writing-service.html ”

Owes IRS

Today TaxMama hears from Dunn in Ohio, with this concern. “I owe federal taxes from when I was working for my employer.https://www.grapplearts.com/wp-content/languages/new/homework-help-math.html I have just started my own business (LLC). Will the IRS take the money I earn from my LLC to pay the personal taxes I owe?”

Lying About Personal Residence

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Upgraded Automobile

Today TaxMama hears from Tiffany in Virginia, who’s trying… “ I am starting an LLC which is an online store selling automotive upgrades. I will be buying a car ($10,000) and upgrading it with mostly my own inventory ($20,000). My website address will be printed on the car and it will be taken to car […]

Imputed Wages

Today TaxMama hears from Vicki in Washington State, with this quick question. “Does imputed income affect Social Security and Medicare taxes as well as federal taxes?buy levaquin online alvitacare.com/wp-content/languages/new/where/levaquin.html no prescription ”

Coin Collection

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