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Taxation of Reimburseable Local Travel Expenses to an "Indefinite Alternate Work Site"
As part of my company's business, I and my staff travel locally to our main customer headquarters for meetings and technical support, and we submit and are reimbursed for travel expenses (miles in a...
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Computer Equipment Purchase for College Student in 2011
Me again. Pub 970 indicates that in 2009 and 2010, purchase of computer equipment for use at University can be paid with a qualified tuition plan as a qualified expense. The publication has not yet...
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Referral to GA tax attorney
Does anyone have a referral to a GA tax attorney? Situation involves clients who were located in Atlanta area but relocated to FL who have issues related to their GA LLC. The issues are legal and not...
 
CCH Tax News Headlines - September 14, 2011
CCH Tax News Headlines - September 14, 2011 Federal Headlines: 9/14/2011 - _Deadline for Carryover Basis Returns Extended (IR-2011-91; Notice 2011-76)_ ( 9/14/2011 - _IRS Requests Comments on Proposed...
 
Unexplained Refund Check
Got a refund check, but over a week has passed and no letter of explanation. I quickly went over my 2010 return, and did not see any obvious errors, but I must have made one. When I have some time I...
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How to become an Enrolled Agent
Hi, could you please describe the process of becoming an Enrolled Agent and recommend good material to study to pass the exam? Thanks
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CCN Tax News Headlines - September 13, 2011
CCN Tax News Headlines - September 13, 2011 Federal Headlines: 9/13/2011 - _President Sends Jobs Bill to Congress, Urges Immediate Action_ ( 9/13/2011 - _Results of Advanced Coal Project Program...
 
CCH Tax News Headlines - September 12, 2011
CCH Tax News Headlines - September 12, 2011 Federal Headlines: 9/12/2011 - _Treasury Security Rate Set for Computing Current Plan Liability for September 2011 (Notice 2011-75)_ ( 9/12/2011 - _Air Tour...
 
Double Dipping Dependent Care FSA
Both my employer and my wife's employer offer a dependent care FSA. I have read that we may only contribute $5k combined per year to dependent care FSAs. But what happens if we double up? Is there a...
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Registered tax preparer question
The first tests apparently only vover form 1040 returns. I read that in the future there may be tests for other type returns. If someone passes the 1040 test and gets the CPE, etc. are they limited to...
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How to Distribute Allowances Through the Year
Hello, I'm looking for clarification concerning claiming allowances on the Form W-4Ps. Instructions on Page 3 under "Multiple pensions/more than one income" states: "To figure the number of allowances...
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CCH Tax News Headlines - September 7th, 8th, & 9th, 2011
CCH Tax News Headlines - September 7th, 8th, & 9th, 2011 Federal Headlines: 9/9/2011 - _Guidance Provided on Retroactive Extension of Aviation-Related Excise Taxes (Notice 2011-69)_ ( 9/9/2011 -...
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Registered Tax Return Preparer & PTIN & EFIN
I applied and got a PTIN last year after Sept. and used it for filing during 2011. I prepare less than 100 returns per year currently. It appears that I will need to apply for an EFIN before I can...
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Part-Year State Tax Filing
Has anyone used TurboTax for ANY state's part-year income tax filing ?? Has anyone who has recently moved to CT from another state been able to successfully prepare their own CT PY return without...
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Military Retiree Pay Dates Are Changing
Direct from DFAS - for your perusal and enjoyment. NOTE - retirees will get 13 checks in 2011 so be ready for some questions as this may change other items in their return, especially the taxable...
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