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When does the tax refund window close for 2016?
If they do not file a tax return within three years, the money becomes the property of the U.S. Treasury. For 2016 tax returns, the window closes July 15,...
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How do you politely cut someone off a conversation?
7 Ways to Politely Shut Down a Conversation Give visual signals. When someone approaches you, pause but not for too long. Excuse yourself. Set an appointm...
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How do you set yourself up as a 1099 contractor?
To set yourself up as a self-employed taxpayer with the IRS, you simply start paying estimated taxes (on Form 1040-ES, Estimated Tax for Individuals) and ...
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Can an annuity be owned jointly?
Jointly owned annuities are similar to annuities owned by a single person in that the death benefit is triggered by the death of one of the owners. This m...
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Do you legally have to pay for your child?
Parents have a legal responsibility to provide financially for their children even if they no longer live with them. Non-resident parent /paying parent – ...
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Who pays the mortgage husband or wife?
This makes the mortgage a community debt, and under California law, both you and your husband are equally responsible for paying it. Can my husband pay my...
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Is SP 500 an ETF or mutual fund?
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) As its name suggests, the Vanguard S&P 500 tracks the S&P 500 index, and it’s one of the largest funds on the marke...
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What if my name is different on my W-2?
You do not need to change your name on your W-2 in Turbo Tax. As a side note your employer really should have changed your name on the W-2 since they coul...
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How much do W-2 employees get taxed?
As a W2 employee, your employer pays 7.65% of your Medicare and Social Security taxes and you pay 7.65%. When you are paid by clients and file a form 1099...
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Is alimony enforceable out of country?
Alimony. Alimony, or spousal maintenance, decisions depend on which country the divorce takes place in. If the spouse who is awarded alimony lives in anot...
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Do you include tax in total sales?
What Is Gross Sales? Gross sales is a metric for the total sales of a company, unadjusted for the costs related to generating those sales. However, gross ...
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How much does simple moving labor cost?
The average cost of a simple local move is $2,300 for four movers at $200 per hour. And if you’re embarking on an interstate move, it’s going to cost you ...
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What can you pay for with a healthcare flexible spending account?
An arrangement through your employer that lets you pay for many out-of-pocket medical expenses with tax-free dollars. Allowed expenses include insurance c...