Tag Archives: Internal Revenue Service

Injured Spouse Details

Today TaxMama hears from Karaya in the TaxQuips Forum who is frustrated. “I have filled an Injured Spouse form 8379 because part (a huge part) of my refund was retained to pay a student loan (debt by my spouse before we were married).  IRS sent me a notice that they couldn’t process the request because […]

Ask TaxMama Issue 601 Happy Memorial Day Weekend

Dear Family,  This weekend is the Memorial Day Weekend. Speaking with TomBuck earlier this week, he tells me his community goes out to the cemetery to honor all the local war veterans, alive or dead. In a close-knit community, this is just one of the many instances when people connect. One of the nice things […]

IRS Seeking Applications for Volunteer Tax Assistance Program Grants

WASHINGTON –– The Internal Revenue Service is accepting applications for the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grant programs, which will allow some organizations to apply for annual funding for up to three years. Applications will be accepted May 23, 2011, through June 30, 2011. Previous grant recipients will […]

Lifetime of Education

Today TaxMama hears from Susan in the TaxQuips Forum with a quick question. “I am taking Career Step online transcription training. Can I receive the Lifetime Learning Credit?https://jaymorrisonacademy.com/wp-content/languages/new/how-to-write-an-intro-to-an-essay.html

Helping Son Pay College Loans

Today TaxMama hears from Jack in the TaxQuips Forum who is bursting with pride over his son. “We are in more of a position to help my graduating son financially than when he started 3.buy remeron online salempregnancy.org/wp-content/languages/new/remeron.html no prescription 5 years ago. He’s very sharp with investments.https://pavg.net/wp-content/languages/new/propecia.html So we’re looking for ways to develop […]

Ask TaxMama Issue 600 – Wow Quite a Milestone!

Dear Family, Join me today at 11:00 am PT, as I visit Paul Petillo, author of Retirement Planning for the Utterly Confused (love that title!) on Financial Impact Factor Radio.  600 issues of Ask TaxMama!  Wow!  Thanks to all of you who have been with me since the beginning. It’s been an interesting roller coaster […]

IRS Marks Small Business Week by Showcasing Tools, Resources; Spotlights Tax Benefits Available in 2011

WASHINGTON ― During Small Business Week, May 16-20, the Internal Revenue Service encourages those who are self-employed or own a small business to take advantage of certain tax benefits and learn about IRS resources that can help them meet their federal tax obligations. “When you’re running a business, you don’t need to be a tax […]

Ripped off by Ex

Today TaxMama hears from Amy in the TaxQuips Forum with a very disturbing tale. Let me summarize. Amy’s ex forged her name to their joint 2004 tax return, stealing the refund. He stole her court-ordered share of his pension plan. No doubt, there is more going on. You can read her story and my detailed […]

Paying Past Due Taxes

Today TaxMama hears from Steve in the TaxQuips Forum with a reminder.buy stromectol online www.adentalcare.com/wp-content/themes/medicare/fonts/engl/stromectol.html no prescription He says, “After finding a true tax professional through one of the associations you suggested on this site, we feel much more confident, moving forward. We are now making voluntary payments with no installment agreement but designating the […]

From 1099 to W-2

Today TaxMama hears from Trisha in the TaxQuips Forum with good news. She says, “Recently I took a contract job starting out as a 1099 self-employed contractor.buy neurontin online gilbertroaddental.com/wp-content/languages/new/generic/neurontin.html no prescription After 6 weeks, the company asked me to come on board permanently as a W-2 employee. I was taking out my own taxes […]

Sales Tax Expense

Today TaxMama hears from Sirian in the TaxQuips Forum with a concern. He says, “I am an Internet marketer & web developer.  I have always collected state sales tax for my clients in my state (Texas).  When filing my Federal taxes I usually include the full income (including all state sales tax collected) in the reported […]