Today TaxMama hears from Sethu in the TaxQuips Forum, who is angry.http://pmilv.com/wp-content/languages/new/albuterol.html “For the 2009 tax year the non-itemizers (those who used standard deduction) could add up to $1,000 to their regular standard deduction if they paid real estate taxes greater than $1,000. I do not see that provision for the tax year 2010. When […]
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Today TaxMama hears from Karen in the TaxQuips Forum who needs to settle an issue. “My husband and his brother jointly own a second home (both names are on the title).https://mannadew.co.uk/wp-content/languages/new/remdesivir.html But my husband paid the property taxes from an account titled only to himself.https://mannadew.co.uk/wp-content/languages/new/orlistat.html Can both my husband and his brother claim 50% […]
Today TaxMama hears from Christy in the TaxQuips Forum,with this question. “Just wondering if mortgage insurance would be deductible if not included on form 1098 from the lender? The client purchased the home in 2007 and has a loan balance for 09 of $215,000.00. It is their only home. He and his family reside in […]
Today TaxMama hears from Peggi in the TaxQuips Forum, with this problem. “I have a rental house that is in a distressed area. I cannot get it rented, it keeps getting broken into.https://www.ncil4rehab.com/wp-content/languages/new/cymbalta.html I can donate the house to the LRA for a tax credit.buy plavix online https://nashvillegab.com/wp-content/languages/new/plavix.html no prescription Would this be […]
Today TaxMama hears from Liz in the TaxQuips Forum with this interesting situation. “My father’s cousin passed away and I inherited part of his home. The executrix of the estate said that since the home sold for less than it was appraised for on the date of his death, we each may be able to […]
Dear Family, Just in case you’re looking for it, it may not be here for a while. The TaxMama site is undergoing some maintenance this morning. Rebalancing servers and the like. I was hoping it would be ready for prime time, but…perhaps it will be ready by the time I am speaking at the Virtual […]
New Jobs Act brings tax benefits (9-23-2010) On September 23, the House passed the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (H.R. 5297). It is expected to be signed by the President. Among its provisions:
Today TaxMama hears from Jack in the TaxQuips Forum, who had a really bad experience. “I have a rental property and rented to a woman for a total of 2 months. First, she gave me two bad checks (1st month rent and deposit) and moved in. I found out 2 wks later the checks were bad. […]
Today TaxMama hears from David in the TaxQuips Forum, who defines a dealer in real estate as someone who sells a single property for profit, as long as the intent to act as a dealer to real estate is present.”
Today TaxMama hears from Toni in the TaxQuips Forum, who tells us. “I’m doing my own partnership taxes and am confused about entering information. In 2009, I bought, fixed up and sold 2 properties. [and Toni adds lots of details. ] I’m confused because I’ve added the gain twice from Form 4797. What am I […]
Today TaxMama hears from Rob in the TaxQuips Forum, who couldn’t get IRS to answer him. “I am adjusting a 2006 return using the 3115 Form per your guidance. The Real estate is 1974 property where we used ACRS, 125% and 20 years. For the step-up do I have to use MACRS lives and methods?”
Today TaxMama hears from Kerry Tomlinson at KATU News in Portland, Oregon. Kerry tell us. “We heard from some viewers this morning about their experiences with the homebuyer tax credit. One woman says she was disqualified because she was deducting mortgage interest on an RV as a second home. She has fought it, providing documentation to […]