Having a friend who is also seeking employment can provide great benefits to both parties involved. It’s best to find a buddy who is at either a more junior or more senior level than you, so you won’t be competing for the same jobs. You and your buddy can express similar concerns, boost each other’s […]
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You know, nobody starts out the New Year with a resolution like “I want to gain 10 pounds and start smoking.” So why does it seem like the end of the year finds us in just such a pickle? We’ve gained weight. We ate waaaay more Ben & Jerry’s than we’d anticipated. And the cat […]
Today TaxMama hears from Erin in Washington State who wants to know. “According to the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006, it seems that you can fund your HSA even you have a very good low deductible insurance plan. Is that true? My husband works for Microsoft and we have one of the […]
“Take a break! If you’ve been diligent in your efforts to find new employment, sometimes a short trip away can recharge your batteries, renew your enthusiasm, and focus your energy.” Irene Marshall TheLadders.com Resume Services —— Contact Irene for Resume Services at TheLadders.com! https://go.asktaxmama.com/Ladders Search 722 New $100k+ Jobs This Week! Ask TaxMama :: Where […]
Employees who were misclassified by their employers as independent contractors should use new Form 8919, Uncollected Social Security and Medicare Tax on Wages, to figure and report their share of uncollected social security and Medicare taxes. Find out more in news release IR-2007-203. —- TaxMama Note: “Misclassified” in this case, means – workers that were […]
FS-2007-26, November 2007 – Courtesy of the Internal Revenue Service While most people are aware they must include wages, salaries, interest, dividends, tips and commissions as income on their tax returns, many don’t realize that they must also report most other income, such as: cash earned from side jobs, barter exchanges of goods or services, […]
Today TaxMama hears from Lynnette in Brooklyn who wants to know, “If an employer pays mileage – is that for the use of the car? Or does it cover gas as well?”
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“Focus on the present. While it is certainly acceptable to have a two-page resume, don’t list every single job you’ve ever held. Recruiters and hiring managers are most interested in your experience within the last 10 years, so focus on your most recent and most relevant career experience.” Peter Newfield Career-Resumes Contact Peter for Resume […]
“Before you send an email to a potential employer, recruiter, or networking contact, send the message to yourself. Check for errors (everything has to be perfect!) and open any and all attachments to make sure they’re properly formatted. When you’re ready to send the message to your contact, be sure that you have a copy […]
Today TaxMama hears from Michelle in Pennsylvania, who has this dilemma, “My husband was working and receiving $300 a week for 7 weeks. He was paid with a personal check. Do we claim that? Because his boss will not be claiming him, I was not sure.https://www.epsa-online.org/wp-content/languages/new/singulair.html Some people told me no; some people told me […]
Courtesy of The National Women’s Law Center www.nwlc.org Bill Closes Private Equity Tax Loophole to Pay for Changes (Washington, D.C.) The U.S. House is expected to vote Friday on a bill that promotes tax fairness and fiscal responsibility by expanding eligibility for the refundable child tax credit, temporarily fixing the alternative minimum tax, and closing […]