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QCDs and RMDs

According to Publication 590 (2009 edition), it was possible in 2009 (and earlier years) for an IRA owner to instruct t...
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posted by dvsarwate
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Real estate taxes on Schedule A

?We bought a new main home this year and received prorated seller's credit toward 2010 real estate taxes at closing, bu...
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posted by justaskmeforit
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CCH Tax News Headlines - December 28, 2010

CCH Tax News Headlines - December 28, 2010 Federal Headlines: 12/28/2010 - _Taxpayers Affected by Late Tax Breaks Must...
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posted by TaxService
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Roth Conversion

I am single and I am not eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA. I do contribute to a 401K plan. On 12/20/2010, I created...
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posted by mashtube
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CCH Tax News Headlines - December 27, 2010

CCH Tax News Headlines - December 27, 2010 Federal Headlines: 12/27/2010 - _Applicable Federal Rates for January 2011 R...
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posted by TaxService
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Self Employment Income

I have a self employment income of about $4500 for the year 2010. I know I will have to pay FICA taxes and it would be...
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posted by shah.chirag
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are gifts received on TV shows free

On some of the TV shows guests as receiving free gifts. I was wondering if these gifts are taxable by the recipient. I...
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posted by removeps-groups
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Avoiding Penalties On Stock Sales

Hi and happy holidays, This year we sold a considerable amount of stock without paying withholding. Is it possible to d...
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posted by garyjbrown
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CCH Tax News Headlines - December 22, 2010

CCH Tax News Headlines - December 22, 2010 Federal Headlines: 12/22/2010 - _Tax Court Proposes Amendments to Rules of P...
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posted by TaxService
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Can spouses combine RMDs?

My gut tells me the answer is "no", but I wanted to consult the experts. To elaborate, I'm aware that an individual req...
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posted by kastnna
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Gym Expenses; Medical ?

Hello, If your MD tells you to go to a gym for exercises, hopefully to reduce high blood pressure, and also to bring we...
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posted by rgsros
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CCH Tax News Headlines - December 21, 2010 -

CCH Tax News Headlines - December 21, 2010 Federal Headlines: 12/21/2010 - _Hardship Relief Guidance Provided for Speci...
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posted by TaxService
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4.2% social security tax

The new tax law has a social security tax of 4.2%. Just the employees portion, if I read it right. Is it only for one y...
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posted by removeps-groups
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Microsoft throws in the towel.

Microsoft has announced that its discussion boards at moneycentral.msn.com, including the notorious Tax Corner, will be...
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posted by w.p.brown.cpa
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