culture and society
What are capital gains taxes in New York?
Generally speaking, capital gains taxes are around 15 percent for U.S. residents living in the State of New York. If the hose is located within New York C...
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science and technology
Why is my Capital One credit card declined when I have money?
The reason why your Capital One card was declined when you were attempting to make a purchase could be a lack of available credit, a defective card, a bro...
education and learning
Can you not claim yourself on taxes anymore?
No. You cannot claim yourself as a dependent on taxes. Dependency exemptions are applicable to your qualifying dependent children and qualifying dependent...
culture and society
Why does Box 15 say total state?
If you do not have a state abbreviation in box 15 , or any entries in box 16 or 17, you may leave the “total state” portion of box 15 empty, as well. Gene...
civics and society
How do companies pay remote workers?
If the remote employee is in the US, then you should expect to pay between $20 to $80 per hour depending on experience level and the tasks performed. If t...
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Do both spouses claim rental income?
As you and your spouse are co-owners of the property, you both must report your share of the rental income or loss for the calendar year in proportion to ...
civics and society
What is the problem with confirmation?
Even when people do get exposed to challenging information, confirmation bias can cause them to reject it and, perversely, become even more certain that t...
media and communication
What is the average grad school age?
33 years old According to research from the Council of Graduate Schools, the average age of graduate students in the U.S. is 33 years old. Is 23 too old f...
global affairs
How much does it cost to hire an interior designer in Florida?
Most interior designers charge an average of $100-$225 for an initial consultation, but some will charge an hourly rate, usually starting at an average of...
environment and climate
What is the difference between a nursing home and a memory care facility?
The basic difference between nursing homes and memory care is that memory care is exclusively for people with dementia while nursing homes are for people ...
education and learning
Can you own an LLC and be a W-2 employee?
Thankfully, an individual can form an LLC for their side business while working a W-2 job. Your employment status bears no weight on a state’s decision to...
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What happens when my company gets acquired?
When the company is bought, it usually has an increase in its share price. An investor can sell shares on the stock exchange for the current market price ...
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What does your refund has been applied mean?
But what does it mean when, instead of your refund check, you get a notice informing you that the IRS applied your refund to unpaid taxes? This happens wh...