environment and climate
Why did I only receive a portion of my tax return?
The most common reason for this is a refund offset. All or part of a taxpayers refund may have been used (offset) to pay off past-due federal tax, state i...
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global affairs
How to cash a check made out to my deceased husband for?
Husband passed away 9 months ago. We had joint checking account and trust. I made a new trust in just my name and no longer have joint bank accounts. He i...
data and analysis
Can I sponsor my cousin to work in UK?
European nationals may also be able to bring the following family members to the UK: Extended family – brothers, sisters, cousins etc. may be eligible but...
science and technology
How long does a bank hold your deposit?
Deposit holds typically range from 2-7 business days, depending on the reason for the hold. For deposits made on weekends, funds are considered deposited ...
science and technology
Can IRS Form 8862 be filed electronically?
Can Form 8862 be filed electronically? The short answer is yes. Any legal document, job application, lease agreement or any other form (including a fillab...
news
Can my employer stop me doing freelance work?
Is my employer legally allowed to stop me from continuing? If you are in the US your employer cannot stop you from freelancing. Assuming you don’t have a ...
science and technology
Will the IRS put my stimulus on my emerald card?
They have shared most people will receive their third stimulus payment as a direct deposit. All stimulus payments to the H&R Block Emerald Prepaid Mas...
health and wellbeing
Can a government employee have a second job?
The default position is yes, federal employees can have a second job. As a federal employee, you are not prohibited from working a second job. However, yo...
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Why is my refund check less?
Why is my refund different than the amount on the tax return I filed? All or part of your refund may have been used (offset) to pay off past-due federal t...
data and analysis
What qualifies a person as an adult dependent?
The individual must be either a close relative or must live with you. Qualifying relatives include siblings, half-siblings, and step-siblings. They also i...
culture and society
Will stimulus come to my bank account?
If your direct deposit information isn’t on file with the IRS, don’t expect to receive your third stimulus check in your bank account. If you’re eligible ...
media and communication
How do I reverse a representative payee?
When you want to change your rep payee, go to your Social Security Administration field office and request a change of payee. You will be given a form to ...
news
Why did my stop payment not work?
For example, the account holder may have sent a check for the wrong amount or may have canceled a purchase after having put the check in the mail. Occasio...