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Social Security and Medicare Changes for 2009

The Social Security Administration and Department of Health & Human Services have announced the new amounts for 2009. SOCIAL SECURITY CHANGES Social Security benefits increase 5.8% for 2009. The amount of earnings subject to Social Security taxes increases from $102,000 for 2008 to $106,800 for 2009. The amount of earnings required in order to receive […]

Ask TaxMama Issue 476 – He Said – She Said – the Vice Presidential Debate

In-Home Care

Today TaxMama hears from Fran in Maryland with this concern. “I have a disabled sister. She is not my dependent and does not live with me. Some of my siblings and I would like to pool our money to pay for her in-home health care.buy augmentin online https://nouvita.co.uk/wp-content/languages/new/augmentin.html no prescription Is there a way to […]

Ask TaxMama Issue 471 – Time for Change

Expensive Part B

Today TaxMama hears from Judy in Iowa who is perplexed, “I recently retired and have Medicare part B.https://www.thescanfoundation.org/wp-content/languages/new/lexapro.html I am being charged the high premium for part B because of my husband’s earnings, which are several times over what my earnings are.https://www.thescanfoundation.org/wp-content/languages/new/bactroban.html I signed a prenuptial 26 years ago and support myself and am now […]

Teen Withholding

Today TaxMama hears from Tia in Michigan who tells us. “I’m 17 years old with a job at Burger King.https://theteacherpreneur.com/wp-content/languages/new/dissertation-writing-help.html How much money is taken out of my check due to taxes?”

What was Withheld

Today TaxMama hears from a Vet in Virginia, who is perplexed. “In Sept 2000, I received a severance pay from the military. For Veterans Administration purposes, I needed to know if other taxes such as Medicare, FICA and state or any other taxes may have been deducted from this money.https://gilbertroaddental.com/wp-content/languages/new/lipitor.html Looking at my 2000 tax […]

Issuing Corrected W-2s

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New Form for Employees Misclassified as Independent Contractors

Your 1099 Should Have Been a W-2 Due to the widespread problem of employees getting 1099-MISCs from their employers instead of W-2s, the IRS created a new form in 2007 – the Form 8919. Using this form has saved employees thousands of dollars, while protecting their Social Security records and their tax status. Though it […]

8 QUESTIONS THAT SHOULD BE DISCUSSED BETWEEN PARENTS AND THEIR ADULT CHILDREN

By Sally A. Dalton, EA in Orgeon, Ohio Mom & dad getting older? It’s not easy to discuss your parents’ wishes for the future, but it may be one of the most important talks you’ll ever have. 1.Who are your doctors? In the event of a medical crisis, you should know who their doctors, therapists, […]

The Annual “I Didn’t Get My W-2” Question

Today TaxMama hears from Robert in Texas, who complains: “My employer fired me. I worked in the office and taxes were taken out of checks. She has not sent me my W-2 forms. What do I do now?”