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Can I use my phone as an internet provider?
Yes. You can use your smartphone to access an internet connection for your laptop, for example. You simply have to set up Wi-Fi tethering, or your “person...
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Do contract jobs turn into permanent?
A contract-to-permanent position is when an employee is hired temporarily with the possibility of being offered a permanent position sometime in the near ...
health and wellbeing
What is exempted from income tax?
Types of Exempt Income House Rent Allowance. Allowance on transportation, children’s education, subsidy on hostel fee. Exemption on Housing Loan. Income d...
civics and society
How much money are you allowed to keep in cash?
Legal issues of keeping cash at home There’s no legal limit on how much money you can keep at home. Some limits exist with bringing money into the country...
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How do I get my W-2 sent to my new address?
Call the employer and ask if the W-2 is available online, and how to get to it. Call the employer and ask them to send you a copy to your current address,...
education and learning
Does a 20 year old dependent have to file taxes?
Beginning in 2018, a minor who may be claimed as a dependent has to file a return once their income exceeds their standard deduction. For tax year 2020 th...
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Are there any tax penalty relief for 2018?
The IRS provided penalty relief for certain taxpayers whose 2018 federal income tax withholding and estimated tax payments fell short of their total tax l...
culture and society
Can you set up an IRA by yourself?
You can set up an IRA at almost any bank, brokerage, or other financial institution. All it takes is your signature on the paperwork and a check for your ...
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Can pension distributions be rolled over?
Yes! According to IRS publication 575, if faced with a lump-sum distribution, you are able to roll over into a Traditional IRA or 401(k) and face no tax o...
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Can you have a Schedule C with no income?
During a year with no income and no expenses, you generally don’t need to file Schedule C. If you have no income but did have expenses, you may be eligibl...
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What should I do if I owe money to the IRS?
Taxpayers in this situation should pay what they can and consider a payment plan for the remaining balance. Taxpayers who owe taxes can choose among the f...
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Does marital status affect w2?
The W-4 status and the filing status on your tax return are not related. On your tax return just file with the proper status, Married Filing Jointly, sinc...
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When would you use a general partnership?
A general partnership is an unincorporated business, which means that you don’t need to register your business with the state in order to legally operate....