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Error on SSA W-2 Site??
I went to for my annual ritual of completing the one Form W-2 I need for my small C Corp. However, this year I get a very strange error. My wages this year were somewhat above the SSA maximum of...
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Is there tax withholdings on MLP distributions to non-resident aliens?
Does anyone know what the MLP tells the brokerage firm about the nature of the distributions? I assume however MLP describes the distribution, there will be either 0% or 30% withholding? TIA
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Constructive Receipt
A check mailed to me was postmarked Thursday, 29 December 2011. It had not arrived on Friday. I did not check the mail on Saturday. It was present Jan 3 in the mail. Must I claim receipt in 2011, or...
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More constructive receipt fun - direct deposit screwup
You may remember me from past posts on getting a 1099-MISC in year N but not receiving the check until year N+1, etc. This year we managed to have a new, non-hypothetical twist. Back in the fall my...
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IRA basis after transfer
I have an IRA account which contains the transfer from a Pension lump sum distribution. It was transferred into a new IRA account years ago, and no deposits/withdrawal since. I also have an IRA which...
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Schedule E rental property
The new form has a space for personal use days and days rented at fair rental. is the number of days rented at fair value the actual number of days rented, or the number of days it is AVAILABLE for...
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Roth Screw-Up
My income is too high to contribute to a Roth IRA and I can't deduct traditional IRA contributions. So instead, I contribute to a traditional IRA and immediately convert it to Roth. That's pretty...
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Post Office or IRS Screw Up
I mailed a check to the IRS on October 23 or 24. In the middle of November I got a letter, dated November 4, saying that I still owed the money. However, my bank cleared the check on November 3, so...
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Personal Use of Rental Property & Sec. 280A
I have had an e-mail discussion with a tax attorney who writes a tax column in a local newspaper. I am seeking some opinions on a position that he takes regarding personal use of rental property under...
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SEP and 403-b
Can one have both in the same year?
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Question on 2011 AMT assistant calculator
When I go to the IRS website and start using the AMT assistant calculator, it shows them for 2009 and for 2010, but not for 2011. Does anyone know if the 2010 calculator is the one I need to use for...
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Can storage fees for a metals account be capitalized?
Can storage fees for a metals account be capitalized? Or must it be a misc 2% itemized deduction? Separately, is gains on "junk silver" subject to max 15% tax or 28% tax? [Just in case -- junk silver...
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EIN for Putting Children On Payroll In Rental Business
Hello, For putting my children on payroll in my rental business, I am in the process of preparing W-2s for them for 2011. I realize that I do not have Federal or State (California) Employment...
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2012 Paper Bonds for a minor.
I would like to purchase paper I bonds for my 16 year old for her college fund. Her only income for 2011 would be if I used the accrual method and reported the interest on the I-bonds I bought for her...
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California lodging provided on employer's premises
Under the IRC, the value of lodging provided by an employer is not taxable income to the recipient if it is a condition of employment, etc. Is the same true under California tax law? I see California...