Tag Archives: Taxation in the United States

Do Motor Scooters Qualify for the New Sales and Excise tax Deduction?

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provides a deduction for state and local sales and excise taxes paid on the purchase of qualified vehicles from February 17th, 2009 through the end of the year. The deduction does not require a taxpayer to itemize and is means tested (phases out for single filers with […]

Do Gifts Work Like IRAs

Today TaxMama hears from Steve in Indiana with this question. “Does the gift tax exclusion work like an IRA?https://isihealthone.com/wp-content/languages/new/vibramycin.html In other words, can a gift for 2008 be made in 2009 as long as it’s made before the filing of 2008 tax returns, or some other marker of time?”

Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit

Today TaxMama hears from Gordon in New Jersey who asks, “Can we still claim a tax credit on our 2008 tax return for replacement windows?https://www.thescanfoundation.org/wp-content/languages/new/clomid.html ”

Disaster Loss

Today TaxMama hears from Debbie in Washington State who tells us, “We were affected by a Federally acknowledged disaster in December of 2007. The repair costs are in 2008, but I can’’t find where to claim them. What do I do?”

IRS Grants Minnesota, North Dakota Flood Victims until May 15 To File Tax Returns, Make Payments

IR-2009-32, April 2, 2009 WASHINGTON —Victims of severe flooding in Minnesota and North Dakota have an extra 30 days, until May 15, to file their 2008 individual tax returns and pay any taxes due, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. Because the flooding has occurred within close proximity to April 15 –– the nation’s tax […]

Special Tax Break Available for New Car Purchases This Year

IR-2009-30, March 30, 2009 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that taxpayers who buy a new passenger vehicle this year may be entitled to deduct state and local sales and excise taxes paid on the purchase on their 2009 tax returns next year. “For those thinking about buying a new car this year, […]

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 […]

First $2,400 of Unemployment Benefits Tax Free for 2009

IR-2009-29, March 26, 2009 WASHINGTON — All or part of unemployment benefits received in 2009 will be tax free for many unemployed workers, according to the Internal Revenue Service. “This morning we learned that a record 5.6 million people were receiving unemployment benefits in the middle of March. This underscores the need for the relief […]

Med Student Expenses

Today TaxMama hears from Quincy in New York who wants to know “Can a medical student deduct the expenses of traveling, lodging and meals when looking for internships and residencies? If so, what are the rates? Also, can I deduct the expenses of the board tests ($1,500), and books for school?”

W-2 from ex Boyfriend

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An Extra 1099-MISC

Today TaxMama hears from Brian in Wisconsin who got a surprise. “Two weeks ago I filed my taxes and everything went fine. Well. I just a form 1099-misc from a website where I made some money last year ($800). what can I do now?”