Tag Archives: Taxation in the United States

Daughter’s Residency

Today TaxMama hears from the Joni in Il who is concerned, “Our daughter is going to a school away from our home, but in the same city as her grandparents. So she is moving in with them. If we allow her to establish residency with her grandparents, her tuition will be less. Would we still […]

Clergy Home Building

Today TaxMama hears from the Minister’s wife in Kentucky, who tells us, “My husband’s housing allowance is exempt from taxes. We are currently building a home, while temporarily living with relatives until its completion.buy Cymbalta online https://medstaff.englewoodhealth.org/wp-content/languages/new/ no prescription Will we be able to deduct any of the expenses from the construction of this new […]

What is the Penalty?

Today TaxMama hears from Rebecca in the Carolinas who has this problem, “I’m on payroll; so I have withholding. But my husband is supposed to pay quarterly taxes, because he is self-employed. He didn’t do it at all in June. I got concerned. So I used the voucher and mailed a scant $100.00 check. It […]

Like-Kind Exchange Rules Do Not Apply to Vacation Homes

By David & Mary Mellem, EAs Mr. & Mrs. Moore purchased real estate (vacation home) in 1988. This property was located approximately 3 hours from their principal residence. About 1996 they changed their principal residence to another city in the opposite direction from the vacation home. Due to the longer travel to get to the […]

Gambling Winnings and Losses

Your summer vacation may mean a trip to the casino or the racetrack. What will you owe Uncle Sam if Lady Luck happens to be on your side? Gambling winnings are fully taxable and must be reported on your tax return. You must file Form 1040 and include all of your winnings. Gambling income includes, […]

Revised Innocent Spouse Form Now Available from IRS

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced a redesigned Form 8857, Request for Innocent Spouse Relief, that will help reduce follow up questions and reduce the burden on taxpayers. The form will ask more questions initially, but collecting critical information early in the process will mean faster processing of the request. The new design […]

IRS Levy

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Rotary Scholarship

Today TaxMama hears from Leah in New York with great news. “I’ve won a Rotary Scholarship and will study for a Masters degree in Italy beginning this fall. Is any or all of the scholarship taxable? The scholarship covers tuition as well as a room & board stipend, airfare, and tuition for a language school. […]

IRS Issues Spring 2007 Statistics of Income Bulletin

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the release of the spring 2007 issue of the Statistics of Income Bulletin. Highlights include articles on high-income individual income tax returns, taxpayers reporting noncash contributions, farm proprietorship returns, qualified zone academy bonds, international boycott reports and S corporations. The article on farm proprietorship returns is the […]

Tax Bankruptcy That Wasn’t

Today TaxMama hears from Gina in San Diego who tells us. “I filed bankruptcy in 2005, hoping to clear back taxes. All taxes had been filed and assessed. However, my back taxes went untouched by the bankruptcy. Had I known that would occur, I would not have filed. What went wrong?”

1040EZ-T Quickie

Today TaxMama had an interesting adventure after hearing from Mike in New York who asks. “Can the Form 1040EZT be filed after April 17, 2007” [Note: That’s the quick refund form for individuals to claim the Telephone Tax Excise Credit.]

Building a 1031 Exchange

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