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enrolled vs. matriculated for AO college tax credit
Pub. 270 American Opportunity Credit states: "For at least one academic period beginning in 2013, the student was enrolled at least half-time in a program leading to a degree, certificate, or other...
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partner in LLC get guarant. pmt based on sales. Q4 GP earned in '13, paid in '14
We have a LLC in which one of the partners receives a commission based on sales. We treat this as a guaranteed payment. The partner earns his fourth quarter commission in Q4 but doesn't get paid until...
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Long Matured HH bonds?
The treasury sent me a notice that I have matured HH bonds and they're sending a record of the amount to the IRS (I haven't gotten the notice, whatever it is). I was going to report the interest when...
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Need 528 Plan Distribution Citation
Posed this a few months ago, but did not ask for a specific book, chapter, verse citation. Put in $10,000 into a 529 plan for granddaughter several years ago, plan now worth $20,000. If I take out...
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how to "increase" 4th est tax payment?
Suppose I send in the 4th est tax payment, then I decide I should have paid more. (Pretend I am asking before the Jan 15 deadline.) Do I send the second check with another Jan 15 payment voucher form?...
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Issuing 1099 For Subcontractor Who Switched from Sole Proprietor to Corp
I have a subcontractor that originally started working for me and was paid as a Sole Proprietor. This was in June, and I issued several checks to her personally. She then incorporated, and I issued...
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Hawaii non resident personal income tax with NOL carryover
Hawaii nonresident taxpayer has a rental property in Hawaii that produces a net operating loss to be carried forward. He has no prior Hawaii income to do a NOL carryback. It is anticipated that...
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Question about Form 8288-A and FIRPTA withholding tax
Hello, My client sold a house in New Jersey last year. He was no longer a resident of the United States, having moved out in 2009. Because he was not a resident of the United States, 10% of the sales...
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Questions on California EDD Employment Audit
I have some questions pertaining to a California EDD Employment Audit. The auditors appear to take the position that any person paid 1099 who cannot be proven to be running a substantial real business...
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What if you donate your car, which is then stolen?
The Consumerist, a Consumer Reports blog, reports on the case of a California man who donated a car to charity, only for it to be stolen before it could be auctioned off. The blog notes that he does...
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Form 8960 NII draft instructions released
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Charity Auction Gone Wrong
In late 2012 I bid on a service at a charity auction and won it. In early 2013 I attempted to use the service, but the provider said there were only two days on which I could use the service so I said...
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What are applicable items allowed when figuring improvement costs at time of sale
I have owned a condo unit for 8+ years. It is located 1000 miles from my home residence. I go there about twice a year, and always make improvments to the unit when I go. New doors, painting, new...
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interesting RMD timing question
On New Year's Eve I mentioned that anyone turning 65 on New Year's Day was getting a gift from the IRS since they could claim the larger standard deduction for 2013 even though their 65th birthday was...
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How do I join this group?
I used to belong but haven't heard from you in quite a while. I am an EA. Please advise. ========================================= MODERATOR'S COMMENT: You don't have to join. All you have to do is to...
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