global affairs
Is spouse counted as dependent?
You do not claim a spouse as a dependent. When you are married and living together, you can only file a tax return as either Married Filing Jointly or Mar...
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culture and society
Can I apply for PPP with Chase Bank?
If you’re interested in applying for a PPP loan, you can do it through Chase if you have an active Chase business checking account. If you don’t already h...
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How do I file an amendment to my 2018 tax return?
Use Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, to correct the tax return. Taxpayers can’t file amended returns electronically. They can obtain...
environment and climate
Can O-1 visa holder enter US?
After you have received the new, extended O-1 approval notice, you may travel outside the U.S. once again. However, while outside the U.S. you will have t...
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What is the purpose of IRS form 5498?
Form 5498 reports your total annual contributions to an IRA account and identifies the type of retirement account you have, such as a traditional IRA, Rot...
global affairs
How do you correct an address in Mail?
How to Change Your Address with the Postal Service Go to to change your address online. This is the fastest and easiest way, and you immediately get an em...
civics and society
How long does it take the IRS to process faxed documents?
If you prefer, you can fax a completed Form SS-4 to the service center for your state, and they will respond with a return fax in about one week. If you d...
health and wellbeing
How do you ask someone if they are safe?
How to ask someone if they are OK (when they’re clearly not) Look for signs of distress. Sometimes it’s not hard to tell that a friend is going through a ...
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Can you apply for EIN by fax?
You can receive your EIN by fax generally within 4 business days. You can apply by fax 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Ensure that the Form SS-4 contains a...
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How do I know if my check has direct deposit?
If you receive your benefit by direct deposit (also known as electronic funds transfer), you will note that your bank’s routing number, your bank account ...
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Is there an EZ form for 2019?
Now that forms 1040EZ and 1040-A have been eliminated, the plan is for taxpayers to only file the new form 1040 plus any schedules that apply. What replac...
education and learning
What motorcycle sold the most in 2019?
Honda Honda sold the most motorcycles in 2019, with a 23.3 per cent share of the market. It sold 20,819 units, slightly more than Yamaha’s 19,945 sales. K...
culture and society
Who is often credited with writing the first science fiction novel?
The book, by 20-year-old Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, is frequently called the world’s first science fiction novel. When was the first sci fi novel writte...