My friends, this is great news. These are excellent appointments. Sure, they know how to handle audits and collections – work with the “Small Business” taxpayer. But better than that – they also understand the taxpayer’s problems and issues and would prefer to help them prosper – or return to prosperity – than to shut […]
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Everything You Want to Know About the EA Exam 2019-2020
04
Apr
Apr
The REPLAY of the April 2019-2020 webinar is HERE! There are still terrific discounts to be had – grab them now! Early-Bird discount ends on April 7th. Hurry. Becoming a knowledgeable tax professional isn’t easy. It takes a lot of dedication, math skills, and the flexibility to keep up with the myriad of tax law […]
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Tax-Free Muni Bonds
12
May
May
Today TaxMama® hears from Rosemount in the TaxQuips Forum, with this excellent question. “What taxes would be due on municipal bond fund earnings if a Florida resident?”
Today TaxMama® hears from Nic in the TaxQuips Forum, with this common misconception. “Nic is disabled and withdrew his money from his retirement plan. Now he’s trying to figure out how to avoid paying taxes on this money.”
Today TaxMama® hears from KP in the TaxQuips Forum, with this question. “My sister-in-law received a 1099-Misc with an amount in box 6 for medical health care payments for providing care for her husband, a veteran receiving VA benefits. I know the amount is taxable to the federal government, but is it subject to social security […]
Today TaxMama® wants to help you with last minute issues on Tax Day 2014
Today TaxMama® hears from Hollie in the TaxQuips Forum, with this concern. “My husband had to go to an assisted living facility (following hospital and skilled nursing stays) and I understand the nursing portion of his assisted living monthly fee is a tax deductible expense. When I asked the administrator of his assisted living facility (run […]
Today TaxMama® hears from Stevenson in the TaxQuips Forum, with this question. “If you are unemployed, can the penalty to withdraw money from your IRA be waived when filing taxes? However, the taxes will still need to be paid since I am not 59 1/2. Is this correct? What form or forms would I file if […]
Today TaxMama® hears from NutShell in the TaxQuips Forum, with this brilliant observation. (let me summarize) “I just figured out that if I have capital gains income, I am taxed by both the IRS and the state. If I live in an income tax-free state or overseas, should I sell my stocks before moving into a […]
Today TaxMama® hears from Durai in the TaxQuips Forum, with his frustration. “I forgot to keep track of my advance tax payments. Is it possible to get this information from IRS or should I just go ahead and file my tax return with the sure information I have and leave it to IRS to correct my […]
Today TaxMama® hears from KDevo in the TaxQuips Forum, with this complaint. “I recently called the IRS to get clarification on filing a 2012 1040-X (amended return), with a balance due. TurboTax® did not generate a voucher and I couldn’t find a 2012 voucher on the IRS website. The IRS recording (800-829-1040) stated they would no […]
Today TaxMama® hears from Wayne in the TaxQuips Forum, with this question. “I received a notice from the IRS that my 2011 tax return did not include a withdrawal from my 401k. So I had to pay roughly $3,500 in taxes and penalties for this omission by my tax preparer. Is this $3,500 payment deductible […]