environment and climate
How long does it take to process a FOIA request?
Under the law, all federal agencies are required to respond to a FOIA request within 20 business days, unless there are “unusual circumstances.” This time...
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media and communication
How much does it cost to register your business in Texas?
Owners of corporations are shareholders, and managers of the business are directors. For-profit corporations must register with the Texas secretary of sta...
science and technology
Do subcontractors have to sign a contract?
Once a contractor is hired by a business, they can then hire subcontractors. Subcontractors will sign an agreement like the one the contractor signed with...
education and learning
Do you need a copy of your 2005 tax return?
I need copies (transcript) for 2005 and 2006 tax returns from the IRS. Is this possible to go back that far? IRS Federal Tax Return transcripts are only a...
data and analysis
What portion of scholarship is taxable?
Scholarship money is generally tax free provided you are a candidate for a degree at an eligible institution and use the money to pay for qualified expens...
environment and climate
Can you reverse a direct deposit payment?
Yes. The national NACHA (The Electronic Payments Association) guidelines say that an employer is permitted to reverse a direct deposit within five busines...
health and wellbeing
Is the SSA 1099 available for Supplemental Security income?
The forms SSA-1099 and SSA-1042S are not available for people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. With a personal my Social Security ...
science and technology
Is Social Security just for the elderly?
Social Security is the major source of income for most of the elderly. What are the benefits for senior citizens in us? The Financial Perks of Growing Old...
data and analysis
Why is my tax refund not what I expected?
If you answered that you haven’t received the first or second stimulus checks, a recovery rebate credit is calculated increasing your refund, but if the I...
global affairs
Is Airbnb considered rental income or business income?
However, for the few who provide services such as meals and laundry (other than washing towels and linens at the end of the stay), Airbnb revenues are cla...
data and analysis
What should I do if my husband owes back taxes?
The easiest way is to avoid filing a joint married return with him, but this may not work in all cases. With one or two exceptions, spouses are not respon...
data and analysis
Is 20 years old too old for college?
No, 20 is not too late to go to college. My son, an excellent and motivated student, started just before his 22nd birthday because he had something he wan...
civics and society
Why does Goodwill offer receipts for donations?
The Goodwill donation receipt is used to claim a tax deduction for clothing and household property that are itemized on your taxes. The donor (you) is res...