Tag Archives: Taxation in the United States

Who Gets 1099s

Today TaxMama hears from Linda in Pennsylvania, who tells us “I’m in charge of the mailing of 1099 MISCs for 2009. Who gets a 1099? Who doesn’t get one? Are there corporations that get 1099s? I think attorneys and accountants receive them.”

Foreclosure and Taxes

Today TaxMama hears from Margaret in California, who wants to know, “Do I avoid taxes on my properties if I let them foreclose vs. a short sale? I have pulled out equity to invest and improve my properties and now I am under water big time.”

Unemployed and Drew 401K

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IRS Tax Amnesty

Today TaxMama hears from Luz in California, with this query. “Is there any period of time, or once every 4 or 10 years that the IRS forgives or gives a percentage reduction on the amount owed on back taxes to the community?http://www.ijasrjournal.org/wp-content/languages/new/professional-essay-writing-service.html ”

Owes IRS

Today TaxMama hears from Dunn in Ohio, with this concern. “I owe federal taxes from when I was working for my employer.https://www.grapplearts.com/wp-content/languages/new/homework-help-math.html I have just started my own business (LLC). Will the IRS take the money I earn from my LLC to pay the personal taxes I owe?”

IRS Launches Tax Return Preparer Review

IR-2009-57, June 4, 2009 WASHINGTON — IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman announced today that by the end of 2009, he will propose a comprehensive set of recommendations to help the Internal Revenue Service better leverage the tax return preparer community with the twin goals of increasing taxpayer compliance and ensuring uniform and high ethical standards of […]

Imputed Wages

Today TaxMama hears from Vicki in Washington State, with this quick question. “Does imputed income affect Social Security and Medicare taxes as well as federal taxes?buy levaquin online alvitacare.com/wp-content/languages/new/where/levaquin.html no prescription ”

Rental Hobby

Today TaxMama hears from Kevin in Arizona, who wants to know, “How often does a rental property have to be rented or income made to qualify as a rental?buy flagyl online https://taxmama.com/wp-content/forum/styles/new/flagyl.html no prescription Looking at the numbers, I doubt ours can go cash positive for at least 4 years. From reading your articles, it […]

Selling UK Home

Today TaxMama hears from Colin in Maryland, who tells us, “I wish to sell my house in the UK as I live in the USA permanently now. What tax implications are there? It is my sole residence, with a value approx 240.000 pounds.”

Professional Athletes

Today TaxMama hears from Kandi in Iowa, who asks, “Would a professional bodybuilder be allowed to deduct expenses associated with training/contest preparation?https://www.quaintonhall.org.uk/wp-content/languages/new/buy-essay-online-cheap.html I was told they can deduct traveling expense and contest entry fees directly related to competition. What about supplements, training, posing suits, tanning and other miscellaneous expenses incurred to prepare for competition?”

White House Releases New Tax Proposal Regarding Estate and Gift Taxes

Courtesy of NAEA’s E@lert www.naea.org The plan would require “consistent valuation [of property] for transfer and income tax purposes.” According to the White House, the estate and gift tax provisions would raise .https://www.thebesthealthnews.com/wp-content/languages/new/xenical.html 2 billion over ten years. Taxpayers would be obligated to report the same cost basis for inherited property for the purposes of […]