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Sabbatical leave moving expenses
We have someone visiting on a 1-year sabbatical leave, and we are paying for her family to travel. It looks like it probabaly qualifies as moving expenses, since it's more than 50 miles and for more...
 
Transfer Business Vehicle From One Business To Another
I hope someone can help. I have been involved in two types of business as a sole-proprietorship, one was a Schedule C type business (non-farm) the other was a Schedule F business (farm). In 2003 I...
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Solo 401(k) and Massachusetts income tax?
Anyone know if any part of a "solo" 401(k) contribution made by a sole proprietor can be deducted on a MA individual income tax return? I haven't been able to find any place for it, or any indication...
 
CCH TAX NEWS for June 9, 2006
CCH TAX NEWS for June 9, 2006 FEDERAL NEWS Motion to Proceed to Estate Tax Repeal Fails; Compromise in Limbo Official and Practitioners Discuss Code Sec. 199 Regulations Stay Did Not Bar Assessment of...
 
CCH TAX NEWS for June 9, 2006
CCH TAX NEWS for June 9, 2006 FEDERAL NEWS Motion to Proceed to Estate Tax Repeal Fails; Compromise in Limbo Official and Practitioners Discuss Code Sec. 199 Regulations Stay Did Not Bar Assessment of...
 
Does IRS read explanation letters accompanying 1040?
I am late filing this year, having requested an extension because of a complex tax year, due to a move of residence, house sale and purchase. One item I have is a 1099 misc issued by a realtor as a 1%...
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Ow should I account for Cash Back Rewards Checks from credit card company?
I guess I could just declare it as income, but that doesn't feel right. I didn't earn it by programming (my job). When I get rebates, I just reduce the deduction by the amount of the rebate. For...
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Vacation home and state income tax
If I buy a vacation home in Oregon and live there three months a year, do I owe state income tax to Oregon?
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Anyone known anything about Greece Income tax?
I am reseaching personal income tax in Greece and wonder if anyone could help me with a question I have on Greece tax bands? I know the tax-free portion is €11,000 and that a rate of 15% is charged...
 
Non-Qualified Variable Annuity
Two years ago, my uncle was sold a fixed variable annuity. It paid some teaser interest rate (the bait that Uncle took) but now is paying a paltry 3.45%. I cannot move the investment to an equity...
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CCH TAX NEWS for June 8, 2006
CCH TAX NEWS for June 8, 2006 How is Circular 230 really affecting tax practice one year later? It's been a year since the Treasury Department released its Circular 230 revisions. What has changed...
 
Sale of home
I am selling a house that I have lived in for 20 months. Obviously, I don't expect to gain anywhere near $250,000. I understand that I'll need to pay capital gains. I was under the impression that the...
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Do Large Sports Gambling winnings need to be reported to US Treas Dept?
(And i'm not talking about the IRS...i *will* be reporting the winnings on my tax returns). I am preparing to receive a large payout ($35k) from some different offshore bookmakers where I won $$$ from...
 
pre-tax dependent care limit for 2 children
My HR person at work said that with 2 children, the dependent care pre-tax program increases from a $5000 max to a $10k max if there are two earners. It was my understanding that no matter what the...
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IRA tax question
I'm considering whether to invest in a regular IRA or a Roth IRA (or anything at all). My wife is from India and we plan to move there in 5-10 years. We'll probably retire in India or in some third...
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