Today TaxMama hears from Kathy in the TaxQuips Forum who is in despair. Let me summarize her problem – and you can read the details, here. Her husband’s ex-wife keeps claiming their children on her joint tax return with her new husband, even though the divorce agreement says Kathy’s husband gets the children. Kathy and […]
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This is a true story, reprinted with permission. Does this delivery qualify as a dependent this year? You decide. Nagendra’s account of what happened: I’m sure my wife Allison will have a different story to tell about this delivery but here’s how I saw it. 4am Waking with tremendous abdominal pain. “What the heck is […]
I’m horrible with numbers. So much so that I believe I’m number dyslexic, if there were such a thing? My point is that when I look at numbers my brain jumbles. Unfortunately for me that translates over into my finances, and of course, then my taxes. I have a pain. It’s a big pain. It […]
Today TaxMama hears from Matthew in California who begs leave… “I withdrew money from my IRA for a first time home purchase. The amount was over $10,000, the lifetime maximum. Can any of the portion over the k mark be attached to my wife’s name?buy cytotec online redemperorcbd.com/wp-content/languages/new/prescription/cytotec.html no prescription https://lightsailed.com/homeschool/wp-content/languages/new/online-cv.html In effect, could we […]
Dear Family, This week has flown by. We’ve all been so busy. Lots to catch up, finishing up tax returns for the end of tax season, designing new tools for you to use next year, designing a new TaxMama site to replace the old, stagnant version that’s been up for a decade or more…and processing […]
NEWS FLASH! QuickBooks releases useful customization tips compiled from feedback Intuit’s received from experienced QuickBooks customers. Here are three customization videos on YouTube that you could use as well. Basic Customization Additional Customization I Additional Customization II ——- Ah yes, just what the world needs – another edition of QuickBooks. Sigh. You know how […]
Dear Family, OK I’m lying. Yesterday was really International Mother Language Day, not today. But I like the concept of the richness of culture. And I love languages and want to encourage everyone to learn the languages of their parents and grandparents. And so, we honor the day, a little late. Speaking of parents and […]
When you have an “I Hate My Job” day, try this: On your way home from work, stop at your pharmacy and go to the thermometer section and purchase a rectal thermometer made by Johnson & Johnson. Be very sure you get this brand. When you get home, lock your doors, draw the curtains and […]
Today TaxMama hears from Puzzled in San Francisco, CA who wants to know: “My financial advisor told me there is a great deal of uncertainty with regard to egg donor compensation. Many egg donor boards mention that if the compensation if considered “pain and suffering” then it’s not taxable. I would much rather keep the […]
Today TaxMama hears from Richard in Georgia who wants to know, “Is the deduction for charitable donations of $500 or less without receipts still allowed?”
Today TaxMama hears from Mark in Scarborough, ME, who’s quite logical: “I’m self-employed and incorporated. I need frequent chiropractic treatments as a direct result of using computers a lot. The frequency of treatments required varies directly with amount of daily work at the computer. The back problems are caused by my work (chronic back fatigue). […]