Today TaxMama hears from Melissa in the Tax Parlor, who tells us , “Hello! I am a real estate agent (independent contractor) and I was just offered a very part time consulting position for a local non-profit neighborhood organization. I will be researching the neighborhood real estate market and reporting back to the non-profit. This […]
Tag Archives: Taxation in the United States
Today TaxMama hears from Marti in the Tax Parlor, who tells us , “I recently got married and we are trying to figure out the best ways to save money on taxes. We sold a property and plan to use the criteria for paying no capital gains on it. We own another property together and […]
Today TaxMama hears from Brad in the Tax Forum, who tells us , “I was awarded social security disability after three years. I received substantial back pay, around $33,000. This settlement will be added to my spouse’s income. Is this taxable? Will I have to report the FULL amount paid to me in 06? Or […]
Today TaxMama hears from Stephen in Las Vegas, who’s been around , “My daughter worked part time in 2005 and made only $4000. This year, she made $13,000. Years ago, I remember being in the same situation myself, where I had a large increase in income from one year to the next. I remember I […]
IRS Plans Feb. 3 Start Date for Processing Extender Claims IR-2007-03, Jan. 8, 2007 Washington — The Internal Revenue Service plans a Feb. 3 start date for processing tax returns that claim key tax provisions enacted in December. The IRS announced today that it will begin processing both e-file and paper tax returns on Feb. […]
Today TaxMama hears from Lynne in Mansfield, Texas, who says, “I received a notice that payment is owed. Will I be able to file my taxes and have them take the amount out that is owed? And still receive a refund?” ~~~~ Dear Lynne, Well, that must be depressing. I can’t answer you since I […]
Today TaxMama hears from Dianne in the Tax Parlor, who has a long, complicated question about the new Telephone Excise Tax Refund. Her question is probably a lot like yours. So, we’ll summarize it here – and you can read the details in the Tax Parlor, OK? ” Over the years, we a variety of […]
Today TaxMama hears from George in Brooklyn, NY who asks. “If a corporation gives an individual a car to use for commuting purposes, what amount gets reported on the individual tax return and how does the corporation report it on their side? Is the income subject to Social Security taxes for the employee?” ~~~~ Dear […]
Today TaxMama hears from Mike in the Tax Parlor who tells us “My wife and I formed an LLC and began doing business last January. We are a home-based craft business and have done all our business under my SSN not a Tax ID #. Can we file our expenses/income for the business under our […]
Today TaxMama hears from Puzzled in San Francisco, CA who wants to know: “My financial advisor told me there is a great deal of uncertainty with regard to egg donor compensation. Many egg donor boards mention that if the compensation if considered “pain and suffering” then it’s not taxable. I would much rather keep the […]
Today TaxMama hears from Lisa, who tells us: “I recently read your article regarding divorce and taxes on MarketWatch.com. You mentioned filing a Form 8888 to have refunds split and directly deposited. My husband has been out of permanent work since June. He has been drawing unemployment and doing odd jobs. My income is approximately […]