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CCH TAX NEWS HEADLINES - OCTOBER 7, 2011
CCH TAX NEWS HEADLINES - OCTOBER 7, 2011 _Changes Proposed to EIC Due Diligence Requirements for Tax Return Preparers (IR-2011-98; NPRM REG-140280-09)_ ( Posted on _10/07/2011_ ( by _CCH_ ( The IRS...
 
Does the federal tax statute of limitations apply to the keeping of depreciation records?
In another thread, Alan kindly provided a document purportedly explaining the statute of limitation for federal taxes: have two questions regarding strict saving of depreciation records which aren't...
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Notice of Deficiency
In March I got a notice of underpayment of my 2009 taxes. I filled out a form, agreeing with part, disagreeing with part, and paid what I thought I should. In May I got a letter agreeing with part of...
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CCH TAX NEWS HEADLINES - OCTOBER 6, 2011
CCH TAX NEWS HEADLINES - OCTOBER 6, 2011 _Procedures Modified for Issuing Opinion and Advisory Letters on Employee Plans (Rev. Proc. 2011-49)_ ( Posted on _10/06/2011_ ( by _CCH_ ( The IRS has updated...
 
Estimated Tax Payments
New client works as a consultant (starting in 2010) with a single member LLC. In 2010 she made estimated payments, including the final payment in January 2011. The person who prepared her 2010 tax...
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CCH TAX NEWS HEADLINES - OCTOBER 5, 2011
CCH TAX NEWS HEADLINES - OCTOBER 5, 2011 _Senate Democrats Plan to Tweak Jobs Bill_ ( Posted on _10/05/2011_ ( by _CCH_ ( Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said on October 4 that the Senate...
 
Non-resident real estate in NJ - Do I need to file if I lose money?
I live not in NJ but I have a rental property in NJ which sometimes (barely) makes money and just as often (barely) loses money. I have no other income from NJ and I live in California. I realize I...
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US Supreme Court Denies Certiorari in Two State Nexus Cases
..and the water gets muddier. "198d67-9ce2-488a-bf8d-e5023f4aca11&ID&8 or http://www.tei.org/news/stateandlocalblog/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?List http://goo.gl/zl4qi
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CCH TAX NEWS HEADLINES - OCTOBER 4, 2O11
CCH TAX NEWS HEADLINES - OCTOBER 4, 2O11 _Settlement Proceeds Predicated on Lost Profits and Punitive Damages Were Ordinary Income to Partnership; Agreement Allocation Not Determinative;...
 
CCH Tax News Headlines - October 3, 2011
CCH Tax News Headlines - October 3, 2011 _IRS Updates Rules on Using Per Diem Rates to Substantiate Expenses Incurred Away from Home (Rev. Proc. 2011-47)_ ( Posted on _10/03/2011_ ( by _CCH_ ( The IRS...
 
US Supreme Court Docket for Tax Cases
There are 3 tax cases granted certiorari for the coming term. One addresses the split among circuits on whether an overstatement of basis triggers a large enough understatememt of income to trigger...
 
Line 39a and the Standard Deduction Worksheet
Hi everyone - As you know I deal with a lot of tax matters, but don't do returns. A question has come up and I would appreciate any insights you may have. A client is doing the tax return for her 90...
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CCH TAX NEWS HEADLINES - September 30, 2011
CCH TAX NEWS HEADLINES - September 30, 2011 _Guidance Released on Portability Election (IR-201197; Notice 2011-92)_ ( Posted on _09/30/2011_ ( by _CCH_ ( Guidance on the Code Sec. 2010(c)(5)...
 
Are "special assessments" added to home's cost basis?
My California property tax bill (for a single-family residence) is divided into three parts: 1) assessed value rate 2) land & improvements rate 3) special assessments The "special assessments" section...
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Twist on renting 2nd home
A client who resides in Wisconsin purchased a 2nd home in Florida and rented it at FMV to my daughter. He also spends 5 months in the Florida home during the winter. She set aside a large bedroom for...
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