Tag Archives: Individual Taxpayer Identification Number

Supporting Mom

Today TaxMama hears from Raj in Kansas who is a good husband. He tells us. “My wife and I have been supporting my mother-in-law for over a year. She is U.S. resident (Green Card holder), however could not get a Social Security number.  In order to get an SSN she needs to provide two forms […]

Seven Things You Should Know About Checking the Status of Your Refund

Courtesy of IRS Are you expecting a tax refund from the Internal Revenue Service this year? If so, here are seven things you should know about checking the status of your refund once you have filed your federal tax return. 

Short Sales et al

Today TaxMama hears from Lori in Florida with a depressing question. “Can you please tell me where I would find more info on the tax implications from doing a short sale of primary residence? I have quite a few Florida clients that are doing this vs foreclosure. I know that it is cancelled debt, but […]

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.”

Taxable Social Security Income

Today TaxMama hears from Petey in Texas who is concerned. “I had to withdraw about $10,000 for air conditioner replacement and other household maintenance from my annuities. Because of these withdrawals, my taxable Social Security income has gone from $4,800 last year to $13,000. this year. Does this sound right to you? Could I be […]

Investing in the US

Today TaxMama hears from Fredrik in Mexico, with this question. “I’m a German citizen living in Mexico with no intention to move to or to live in the US.https://drugeriemarket.co.uk/wp-content/languages/new/neurontin.html But I would like to invest in the US. Do I need a ITIN number?”

Reporting Mexican Income

Today TaxMama hears from B in Washington State, with this question. “If I have passive rental income of 0,000 from a business in Mexico that goes into a trust in Belize, am I required to report that on my 1040 in the US?https://www.seehowcan.com/wp-content/languages/new/college-paper-writing-service.html I am a US citizen and live in the US 100% of […]

Overstated Income

Today TaxMama hears from Tom in California, with a problem. “I overstated my income. How do I correct this?”

Amending to Separate Returns

Today TaxMama hears from Dana in Florida with this question.http://www.ijasrjournal.org/wp-content/languages/new/write-a-scientific-paper.html “I am in a very nasty divorce. We were separated for the past 7 years and for 4 of those years I agreed to file as married filing joint.http://www.ijasrjournal.org/wp-content/languages/new/pay-someone-to-do-my-homework.html Can I now go back and re-file as married filing separate? It will not hurt me […]

Divorce Status

Today TaxMama hears from Mike in Texas who wants to know. “If I were to file for a divorce on Oct 1, 2008, what will be my tax status on Jan 1, 2009?” Dear Mike, Does your wife know about your plans? Ah well, all good things must end someday. Actually, we don’t care what […]

Injured Hubby

Today TaxMama hears from Whitney in Oregon who tells us: “I have defaulted on my student loans.buy uk amoxil online www.mabvi.org/wp-content/languages/new/uk/amoxil.html no prescription http://auneec.ateneo.edu/wp-includes/images/new/personal-statements-for-college.html Last year they seized our tax refunds. We filed an injured spouse form and got my husband’s refund back – six months later. I am trying to keep that from happening […]

Too Young to File – or the Tax Virgin!

Today TaxMama hears from Monique in California who tells us. “I am a student, living at home with my parents (they are still claiming me as a dependant). But I do work less than 20 hours (usually earning less than $160). Do I still have to file taxes?”