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How local taxes might be used?
Local taxes fund government services including police and fire services, education and health services, libraries, road maintenance, and other programs an...
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Can I convert my current 401k to a Roth IRA?
Fortunately, the definitive answer is “yes.” You can roll your existing 401(k) into a Roth IRA instead of a traditional IRA. Choosing to do so just adds a...
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Do I have to file a business tax return in Texas?
Unlike most states, Texas does not require LLCs to file annual reports with the Secretary of State. Is there corporate income tax in Texas? Texas does not...
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How do I cope with the death of my wife?
Here are some ideas to keep in mind: Take care of yourself. Grief can be hard on your health. Try to eat right. Some widowed people lose interest in cooki...
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Where can I Find my Ein number for my business?
If all else fails and you really cannot find your EIN on existing documents, you can reach out to the IRS by calling the Business & Specialty Tax Line...
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How do I transfer my TurboTax 2019 to another computer?
Launch TurboTax on the old computer. Open your tax return, click “File” and choose “Save As” from the menu. Select the destination folder and type a name ...
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Can I claim my brother and sister as a dependent?
The IRS says you can claim children as dependents as long as they meet the following requirements: The child must be related to you. For example, your son...
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What services does IHSS pay for?
The types of services which can be authorized through IHSS are housecleaning, meal preparation, laundry, grocery shopping, personal care services (such as...
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What counts as gross income for qualifying relative?
The qualifying relative must have a gross income of less than $4,200 in 2019. What is included in gross income for dependency test? Earned income includes...
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Are there any tax breaks for a widow?
I was widowed this year, and a friend told me she heard there are some tax breaks for widows. Can you help? Yes. As a widow, you may file a joint return f...
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What happens to my pension if I sell my house?
Selling your home may affect the amount of Age Pension that you receive. If you sell your home, the proceeds will be exempt from the assets test for up to...
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What do you need to know about California LLC form 568?
Form 568 is the Return of Income that many limited liability companies (LLC) are required to file in the state of California. LLCs classified as a disrega...
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What does DD on W-2 mean?
employer-sponsored health coverage plan Box 12 amounts with the code DD signify the total cost of what you and your employer paid for your employer-sponso...