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Refund Delay?
I made a mistake on my 1040, and the IRS correctly fixed it. In a letter dated August 26 I received notice of the corrected refund. Since then nothing. It has not appeared in my bank account. "Where...
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Recently widowed client with minimal assets and income- husband had tax debt, best course of action for innocent spouse relief?
Hello, A client of mine in Florida became widowed earlier this year when her husband died in April. His estate had no assets but he owed approximately $28,000 to the IRS in back taxes, penalties and...
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Sale Inherited Property
My family inhertied a "camp" from my father last year. I am the family executor, and want to advice my four siblings on the resulting tax consequences, and the need to file a (any?) tax related form....
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Is issuing a wrong 1099 improper?
I understand it is difficult to establish an action was deliberate, but assuming that it was... Is issuing a 1099 knowing it is incorrect illegal? Tax fraud? Perjury? Something else? If not, is it an...
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Cost basis reporting when fractional shares were transfered to Vanguard ?
I had 31.655 shares of DUKE Energy first batch aquired on 7/2/09 14.74 a DRIP transfered to Vanguard on 8/13/13. DUKE gave me a check of $46.37 at $70.692 sh price for the .655 transfered 31 sh to...
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NOL carryback
Our firm filed a 2009 amended individual income tax return just before the statute of limitations expired in April, 2013. This return created a very large NOL which we carried forward since you are...
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Parent Funded Mortgage
My son lives near a small CT river, still his lender requires Flood Insurance. Previously his yearly cost, for the Flood coverage was ~$2,400. He has most recently learned that his rate will soon...
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Safe Harbor
We recently sold stock with a very large LT capital gain. This will create a one-year very significant spike in our income. In the previous few years we have consistently gotten refunds. Our...
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Leasehold Improvement- How to record Lessor's payments..
A restaurant owner signs a lease for a new space. The lease term is 10 years with an option to renew. He spends $50,000 for remodeling. As per lease agreement, the Lessor also pays $30,000 directly to...
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How should Lessee record reimbursement by Lessor
Tenant has signed a lease for a restaurant and spent about %50,000 for remodeling. The landlord also has paid the contractor $30,000 on behalf of the tenant. Should the Tenant book the total...
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Efile rejected but accepted with 2011 fraudulent return info
I had ID theft in 2011 where someone filed a fraudulent return using my TIN. It was finally resolved around March of this year and I received my refund. So I tried to efile my 2012 return Tues night...
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HSAs under the ACA
Much confusion whether there will or will not be HSA compatible plans offered in California. As far as I can tell at the moment, they are offered but not through the California Exchange - no mention...
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Medical Insurer HSA eligibility reporting?
Are there any existing IRS reporting requirements for medical insurers related to HSA eligibilty? In other words does the IRS have any method short of an audit to know whether a person's medical...
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deductions/take home pay after divorce
In my divorce settlement I am paying 40% of my income to my wife. Since my taxable income is going to be greatly decreased, what should I do to increase my take home pay. I'd rather not get a 20k...
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Transfers out of the USA
A client asked me if there are any restrictions on sending money outside the country (USA). I've never heard of any (other than possibly having to file a gift tax return) and that's what I told her....
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