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<title>Use of 1040&#45;ES to Supplement 1099&#45;R Withholding&#63; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ My 1099&#45;R withholds taxes in the mid 4 figure range. I can go online and  adjust the amount withheld on a monthly basis.  For 2013 I anticipate a doubling of the amount of tax due because of  some sh...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/use-of-1040-es-to-supplement-1099-r-withholding-39395-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 13:45:31 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Explain This Situation</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I do not understand this situation.  I understand that taxes were either not or incorrectly filed, but who actually filed the returns&#63;  I have been left with the impression that Mr. Snipes filed his ...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/explain-this-situation-39388-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 17:01:49 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>529 account over&#45;contribution &amp; 10&#37; extra tax on earnings </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hello. I&apos;m in the very fortunate situation of having a child who received a full&#45;ride scholarship, leaving excess funds in his 529 account that I would like to move to my retirement account. I am own...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/529-account-over-contribution-10-extra-tax-on-earnings-39383-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 14:28:44 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>maximum gift you can give your client if you are a tax preparer </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The maximum gift you give is &#36;25 per client &#40;you can give more, just  can&apos;t deduct it&#41;.  If you are a tax preparer and do a return for a  couple, can you give &#36;50, and if they have kids whose names a...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/maximum-gift-you-can-give-your-client-if-you-are-a-tax-prepa-39377-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 12:03:30 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>recapture of education credits when sell books </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Suppose you used books to increase the value of your education credit,  such as the AOC.  The following year you sell your books back, or you  sell them on eBay.  Do you then have to pay back some of...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/recapture-of-education-credits-when-sell-books-39371-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 11:52:19 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Taxes on a lawsuit settlement... </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I am suing someone for &#36;200,000 in damages.  I presume they are not taxable, as they are genuine damages.  They have offered to settle for &#36;100,000.    Will any of that be imputed interest, as the da...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/taxes-on-a-lawsuit-settlement-39366-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 10:23:18 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>1040s, 1099s, Schedule Cs, lost of confusion &amp; 4 years behind... HELP&#63; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hello. Due to an outrageously incompetent &#40;and mysteriously vanished&#41; accountant I had a few years back, I am behind on my taxes 4 years. Within this time, I have worked several jobs in which I was a...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/1040s-1099s-schedule-cs-lost-of-confusion-4-years-behin-39347-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 19:57:30 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>pay for reception, a gift&#63; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hello folks,  My daughter will be getting married in November and my wife and I will  be hosting and paying for the wedding reception &#40;I&apos;m stunned at how  much these things cost&#41;.  Is that considered...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/pay-for-reception-a-gift-39343-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 15:55:17 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>how to determine and report health insurance meets new requirements&#63; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Well, the subject line says it all.  How does a taxpayer determine if his   insurance plan meets the minimum level the government now insists on,   regardless of your own personal preferences&#63;  How w...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/how-to-determine-and-report-health-insurance-meets-new-requi-39335-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 10:47:42 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Tax Expert In The Dallas &#40;Texas&#41; Area&#63; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I own a piece of real estate in Europe with my brothers.  It is a joint   ownership.  I am planning on selling my share to them and for this I think it would   be better to discuss the details with a...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/tax-expert-in-the-dallas-texas-area-39319-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 15:30:45 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Winnings From Gambling </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I know some buddies who occasionally drive to Oklahoma and gamble at a  casino.  They have never received any tax&#45;related document from the casino  concerning their winnings.  &#40;Their winnings have be...... The post has 16 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/winnings-from-gambling-39301-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 15:22:52 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Who deducts donation of property of deceased person&#63; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ My son died intestate, so we &#40;parents&#41; inherited his estate &#40;under &#36;150K&#41;.   Calif law applies.  In settling the small estate &#40;informally&#41;, I donated his personal   property &#45;&#45; furniture, clothing, b...... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/who-deducts-donation-of-property-of-deceased-person-39292-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 13:30:05 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Discover Card Cashback Bonus </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Every time that I use my Discover credit card they give me a small  bonus which is called Cashback Bonus.  So far, I have accrued over  &#36;50.00 and I can use this balance as a credit towards the balan...... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/discover-card-cashback-bonus-39288-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 10:48:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Incentive to move Roth taxable&#63; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I moved my Roth from Fidelity to Etrade and got &#36;600.    Is that taxable&#63;  Normally I would assume it was, but income in a Roth is never taxed, so maybe the incentive isn&apos;t either.  Fidelity charged ...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/incentive-to-move-roth-taxable-39282-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 22:33:29 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Wash sale Help please </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ok here is my situation,  I traded stocks for 2 years and I was mostly unaware of how these differed in terms of tax then straddle trades but i&apos;m coming to realize that I&apos;m in big trouble.  i&apos;m a kid...... The post has 13 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/wash-sale-help-please-39270-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 09:49:20 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Moving Income to Spouse </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ My wife may want to buy a condo, in her name only, and be limited by what the bank will consider as her income.  She currently lives in Canada but assume this all takes place after she has moved to t...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/moving-income-to-spouse-39267-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 17:27:55 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Contacting the Taxpayer Advocate&#63; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I had a problem that went on for 3 years because no one at the IRS  seemed to be able to understand it, and no one would talk to me.  I contacted my congressman, who put me in touch with the Taxpayer...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/contacting-the-taxpayer-advocate-39263-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 12:24:35 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Requirement to hand over FSA&#45;relevant information&#63; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I have a friend who is in a dispute with a daycare  provider.  The daycare provider is refusing to issue  receipts for services already rendered and paid for  and is refusing to say what their EIN is...... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/requirement-to-hand-over-fsa-relevant-information-39261-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 11:33:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Question about potential circumventing federal FIRPTA withholding </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hello,  Thanks in advance for any assistance. I have a client who now lives overseas that may be selling their house in the United States for just over the &#36;300,000 threshold so FIRPTA withholding ma...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/question-about-potential-circumventing-federal-firpta-withho-39248-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 03:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Looking for word to describe a tax related legal situation </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I received a question from a reader. Two IRA beneficiaries, siblings,   one proposes to disclaim his share so the first can take withdrawals at   his zero&#45;state rate and lower federal rate, only to r...... The post has 16 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/looking-for-word-to-describe-a-tax-related-legal-situation-39241-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 15:49:05 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>401&#40;k&#41;&#45;&gt;roth ira </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Can I convert my old 401&#40;k&#41; directly to a Roth IRA without any tax   problems. I get easily confused if I need to pay taxes for the   conversion like you do regular to Roth Conversions.  &#45;&#45;   America...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/401-k-roth-ira-39238-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 20:02:53 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>forgot to deduct from expenses the amount that was depreciated</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In doing my 2012 taxes I found that last year I failed to deduct from total expenses on a rental property the amount that I put into depreciation.  So I&apos;ve depreciated appliances for 5 years and take...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/forgot-to-deduct-from-expenses-the-amount-that-was-depreciat-39232-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 11:07:15 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Re&#58; Can&apos;t figure out IRS tax calcualation </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ never mind.  Taxpayer was subject to the AMT, and didn&apos;t fill out that form   correctly.  Apparently the IRS did, but was keeping it a secret.   &#45;&#45;  The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/re-can-t-figure-out-irs-tax-calcualation-39218-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:11:35 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>CP11&#58; Can&apos;t figure out IRS tax calcualation </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Taxpayer received a CP11 requesting more tax to be paid.  It says Taxpayer   should have calculated tax using Schedule D Tax Worksheet or Qualified   Dividends and Capital Gain Tax Worksheet.  Taxpay...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/cp11-can-t-figure-out-irs-tax-calcualation-39217-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:10:55 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>IRS says I paid too much; do I just accept that&#63; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I just got a check from the IRS, saying I calculated my tax wrong.  I used H&amp;R AtHome.  I went over it and don&apos;t find any entry errors, though I haven&apos;t manually done all the calculations.  Do I just...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/irs-says-i-paid-too-much-do-i-just-accept-that-39207-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:42:11 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>How many individuals do their own tax returns&#63; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Are there any statistics on how many individuals do their own tax returns using tax software &#40;such as turbotax&#41; or without just the old fashioned way&#63;  If you could point me to something I would be m...... The post has 24 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/how-many-individuals-do-their-own-tax-returns-39180-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:46:28 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Does WY LLC need to file as foreign corp in GA if doing business development&#63;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I am interested in forming a Wyoming LLC for the purpose of conducting business development activities on a global basis for 3rd party organizations primarily in the online media space. The individua...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/does-wy-llc-need-to-file-as-foreign-corp-in-ga-if-doing-busi-39179-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:27:05 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>consultant based in one state who gives services to people in other states but never steps...</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I am based in South Carolina and am thinking about opening a consulting computer programming business where I login to businesses&apos; computers remotely across the country and do programming on their co...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/consultant-based-in-one-state-who-gives-services-to-people-i-39169-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:49:36 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>PTP &#40;MLP&#41; sale&#58; estimate &apos;gain&apos; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I&apos;m thinking of selling some PTPs &#40;specifically, OKS &amp; DCP, pipeline  MLPs&#41;.  The sale will produce both capital and &apos;ordinary&apos; gains.  If it  matters, these MLPs have always reported losses &#40;mostly ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/ptp-mlp-sale-estimate-gain-39164-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:19:15 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>What are my responsibilities if I suspect too many dependents being claimed</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A family files an ITIN tax form claiming an inordinate amount of dependents which I know will result in a huge refund.  What am I required or allowed to do to verify that the dependents are legitimat...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/what-are-my-responsibilities-if-i-suspect-too-many-dependent-39162-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:41:43 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Calif tax safe harbor question</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I have been residing outside of California for 1.5 years.  I still have a home and car in California.  I am a registered as a driver in another state, registered to vote in that state,  have another ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/calif-tax-safe-harbor-question-39159-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:45:38 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Levying 1099 income and payment of several past due tax years </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hello everyone,  Situation is &#45; client owes over &#36;100K in past due taxes, penalties and interest for 2009, 2010 and 2011 and the IRS has sent a notice of Intent to Levy.    Client is a self&#45;employed ...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/levying-1099-income-and-payment-of-several-past-due-tax-year-39153-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:32:57 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>PTP cost basis </title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:19:58 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Software Consultant Sole Member LLC in Williamson County TN&#58; Licenses and Taxes </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I am a software developer &#47; IT consultant trying to establish my own software consulting business.  I have established a sole member LLC on the TN secretary of state website and registered the LLC wi...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/software-consultant-sole-member-llc-in-williamson-county-tn-39148-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:47:23 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>RMDs for pension annuity&#63; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I know that RMDs apply to IRAs and 401&#40;k&#41;.  Do RMDs apply to pension annuities&#63;  Any pointers to IRS explanations &#40;esp. Pubs&#41; would be appreciated.  Everything I have found online so far suggests the...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/rmds-for-pension-annuity-39147-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:49:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>How do I handle an unusual capital loss </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I invested &#36;100,000 in a small business in 2000.  Last week I sold it for &#36;100.  Do I just list it on the Schedule D and provide documentation if the  IRS wants it, or do I include documentation with...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/how-do-i-handle-an-unusual-capital-loss-39136-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:21:19 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>payments scheduled on 4&#47;15 but appear later in bank statement </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ My 4868 was filed on 4&#47;15 with payment scheduled for that day, but the  bank statement shows the money was taken out of my account only on  4&#47;18.  As for CA Webpay, I logged in 4&#47;14 at night and sche...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/payments-scheduled-on-4-15-but-appear-later-in-bank-statemen-39134-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:27:06 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Married filing Separate </title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:46:14 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>What tax form for Home Sale Exemption &#63;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Do I fill out IRS Form 8949 or  IRS Schedule D for a Home Sale Exemption &#63;  ..and which lines&#63;  ... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/what-tax-form-for-home-sale-exemption-39123-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:48:16 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>wash sale confusion </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ OK, is there anything that causes more confusion &#40;besides some of the   depreciation conventions&#41; than the wash sale rule&#63;  Suppose I buy and sell XYZ on 4&#47;1&#47;13 for a &#36;200 loss.  I now buy and sell t...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/wash-sale-confusion-39120-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:47:14 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Forgot to include supporting form in tax return &#45; what now&#63; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I just filed my &#40;individual&#41; tax return and forgot to include form 8936 supporting the &#36;2500 tax credit for a plug&#45;in prius we purchased last year.  I claimed the &#36;2500 on the 1040, so the amount we ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/forgot-to-include-supporting-form-in-tax-return-what-now-39115-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:42:52 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>DO I still need to attach W2&apos;s </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I&apos;m amending my return to add my wife &#40;MFS&#45;&gt;MJ&#41;  Do I still need to add W2&apos;s to the return since I  have to mail it in&#63;  &#47;dan  &#45;&#45;  ... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/do-i-still-need-to-attach-w2-s-39104-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 05:32:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>How to apply Calif 540X refund to 2013 est tax&#63; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ On Calif Form 540, I see where to specify the amount of a refund to be   applied to 2013 estimated taxes &#40;Line 92&#41;.  On Calif Form 540X, how do I specify the amount of a refund to be applied to   201...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/how-to-apply-calif-540x-refund-to-2013-est-tax-39102-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:37:35 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Can I take normal distributions while still repaying solo 401&#40;k&#41; loan </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I have a loan from my solo 401&#40;k&#41; and am replaying it over 5 years, as permitted.  All repayments are being made normally on a timely basis.  Separately from that, can I also take distributions from ...... The post has 19 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/can-i-take-normal-distributions-while-still-repaying-solo-40-39101-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:13:27 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Line 11 on for 6251 </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I&apos;m having an issue figuring out what to put for this line.  My tax software has kicked a red flag error for this &amp; I can&apos;t seem to figure out how to get the value for this line.  I&apos;ve read the IRS P...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/line-11-on-for-6251-39094-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:23:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>section 121 exclusion if marry after house sold </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Suppose you sell home that you&apos;ve lived in for over 5 years &#40;meeting rules for section 121&#41;, then marry by end of year.  Do you get the 500k exclusion&#63;  Seems per http&#58;&#47;&#47;www.law.cornell.edu&#47;uscode&#47;te...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/section-121-exclusion-if-marry-after-house-sold-39089-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:55:17 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>is IT certification courses educational expenses&#63; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ can i claim tax for IT courses such as Oracle Certified Professional 11g&#40;OCP&#41; from oracle university&#63; I took the LVC format which is live virtualonline class. also took like tons of exams required &amp; ...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/is-it-certification-courses-educational-expenses-39087-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:36:43 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Am I Eligible for FEIE&#63; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I posted this a week or two ago but I think it got buried in another thread.  I want to know if I am eligible for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and the foreign housing exclusion.  Facts&#58;  I am ...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/am-i-eligible-for-feie-39080-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:38:04 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Tax returns done &#45;&#45; no money to pay </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A friend of mine has his federal income tax returns completed and he owes   about &#36;1,500 to the IRS.  But, he does not have the &#36;1,500 that he needs to   pay them.  He did his State return and owed a...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/tax-returns-done-no-money-to-pay-39075-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:40:25 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>File 1040&#45;X Before or After 4&#47;15 </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I e&#45;filed last month and received a refund. I have now received some PTP  K&#45;1&apos;s and a corrected 1099&#45;B and looks like I owe about &#36;100. Is there a  penalty and&#47;or interest involved if I file the 1040...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/file-1040-x-before-or-after-4-15-39067-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:27:48 -0400</pubDate>
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