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Do I have to report mutual funds on my taxes?
Generally, yes, taxes must be paid on mutual fund earnings, also referred to as gains. Whenever you profit from the sale or exchange of mutual fund shares...
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How is curiosity used in sales?
After successfully identifying the information a potential customer wants, use your knowledge of curiosity to ignite their interest, drawing them into a m...
environment and climate
What is the difference between 1099 MISC and 1099 NEC?
Form 1099-MISC differs from Form 1099-NEC in one distinct way. A business will only use a Form 1099-NEC if it is reporting nonemployee compensation. If a ...
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Can a parent gift money to child?
When you gift money to your children, the amount you give is classified as your ‘allowable disposable income’. They’ll also apply deeming and include the ...
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How do you record sales in the periodic inventory system?
Remember, we do not record sales transactions using either merchandise inventory or cost of goods sold expense account under the periodic inventory method...
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How do I write a landlord to lower my rent?
Dear [Landlord’s name]: I wanted to reach out today to ask if we could discuss lowering my rent. Since I moved in [month and year your lease started], I h...
health and wellbeing
When can you claim 4th self employed grant?
This guidance has been updated with information about the fifth SEISS grant. Claims for the fourth grant have now closed. The last date for making a claim...
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Are legal fees to contest a will deductible?
If you’re an executor or beneficiary defending a Will, legal fees will generally be deducted from the estate funds. This means you won’t be required to pa...
culture and society
When was Vermont settled?
July 4, 1776 Vermont/Dates settled Is Vermont the oldest state? The U.S. Census Bureau says Maine is still the nation’s oldest state, with New Hampshire a...
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Is there value-added tax in USA?
The value-added tax brings in billions for other countries, but the U.S. doesn’t have one. Value-added tax, known as VAT, is a levy on goods and services ...
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What do you need to know about a 1099-S?
A form 1099-S is a tax document used to ensure that the full amount received for a real estate sale of some kind is accurately reported. When real estate ...
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How much do truckers that own their own truck make?
How much an owner operator gets paid is affected greatly by expenses. According to Indeed, an independent truck driver’s gross pay averages $183,000 per y...
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How do you know if your future house has bad neighbors?
First, look for signs of disrepair and neglect. Make sure you look at all the homes surrounding your potential buy, as well as homes down the street and b...