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Obama and Biden file 2008 Tax Returns

Courtesy of NAEA – National Association of Enrolled Agents President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, on Wednesday released their MFJ tax return. The first couple reported about $2.7 million in income for 2008, mainly from book sales. President and Mrs. Obama paid about $855,000 in federal income taxes. In a release, the first family […]

Forced Sale of Stock

Today TaxMama hears from Tim in Seattle, with an interesting question. “Suppose a person owns stock in Company A that subsequently goes private. They are forced to sell their stock in Company A.https://libertyjuice.com/wp-content/languages/new/priligy.html Is there a way to defer taxes on the involuntary conversion of company A’s stock by reinvesting the proceeds in other stocks […]

SSDI and Disability Income

Today TaxMama hears from Amy in Massachusetts who is worried. “I have been on disability benefits through a private policy and the benefits were not taxable. Now SSDI is going to pay a lump sum for back payments. Afterwards, I will be receiving about ½ my income from SSDI and ½ my income from the […]

How to Waste First Time Homebuyers Credit

Today TaxMama hears from Kevin in Ohio who wants proof.https://www.epsa-online.org/wp-content/languages/new/vibramycin.html “I want to buy my first home before December 1, 2009, but not move into it until April 2010. Do I actually have to be living in it by November 30, 2009 to qualify for the First-Time Homebuyers Credit?https://www.epsa-online.org/wp-content/languages/new/ivermectin.html Is there some written proof? I […]

Emotional Distress

Today TaxMama hears from Keri in Massachusetts, who tells us. “I just received an offer for a $50,000 settlement for emotional distress due to a sexual harassment lawsuit I have against a company. They want to 1099 me at the end of the year for the settlement. So I need to know before I agree […]

Casual Gambler Can Net Wins Against Losses on a Per Visit Basis

by David & Mary Mellem, EAs We all know gambling winnings are Other Income, while gambling losses are deductible on Schedule A but only up to the amount of winnings. Some tax professionals have interpreted the regulations to require each individual bet to stand on its own. Now IRS has addressed this issue a little […]

Bartering Income

Bartering is the trading of one product or service for another.buy generic cymbalta online blackmenheal.org/wp-content/languages/new/buygeneric/cymbalta.html no prescription Usually there is no exchange of cash. It is the most ancient form of commerce. Any business owner or professional who has a product or service to offer can barter. While our ancestors may have exchanged eggs for […]

Garnishment Scam

Today TaxMama hears from Phyllis in Florida with this problem. “Is it legal to garnish wages for 1997 state taxes?buy priligy online https://healthcoachmichelle.com/wp-content/languages/new/priligy.html no prescription I didn’t know anything about them until recently, when I received a collection letter from an agency.buy cytotec online https://healthcoachmichelle.com/wp-content/languages/new/cytotec.html no prescription I thought for sure it was a scam […]