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Can I join the Army without losing my current job?
Basic protections under the law include: Employers may not deny employment, reemployment, retention in employment, promotion or any other benefit of emplo...
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Can I file my 2017 and 2018 taxes together?
You CANNOT do that. Each tax year has to be prepared and filed separately. The current online software can only be used for a 2018 tax return. Online prep...
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What are the advantages of buying a business rather than starting one from scratch?
Rather than starting your own business, you could purchase an existing one instead. Buying an already established business will allow you to avoid the oft...
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Is marital status correct?
Marital status is the legally defined marital state. There are several types of marital status: single, married, widowed, divorced, separated and, in cert...
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Does a line of credit incur interest?
A line of credit is a flexible loan from a financial institution that consists of a defined amount of money that you can access as needed and repay either...
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How long does it take to get your refund after you NETFILE?
If you Netfile your return, the average processing time is 10 business days. Paper filers can tack on another four to six weeks to that time. Once your re...
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Can a married filing jointly file a tax return?
If he will not provide you with the tax information, you cannot prepare your return using the married filing jointly status. You also cannot sign your spo...
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What happens if I use my 401k to buy a house?
Amounts withdrawn from your 401(k) plan and used toward the purchase of your home will be subject to income tax and a 10% early-distribution penalty (if y...
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When was the first home owner Grant introduced?
General Information. The First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) scheme was introduced on 1 July 2000 to offset the effect of the GST on home ownership. How much do...
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Do credit unions issue 1099-INT?
Your credit union will report the amount of any dividends credited to your interest-bearing accounts on your monthly statement. Your credit union should a...
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Can you deduct home repair costs on taxes?
Home repairs are not deductible but home improvements are. If you use your home purely as your personal residence, you obtain no tax benefits from repairs...
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What is the penalty for taking money out of a mutual fund?
Under the federal tax code, you make an early withdrawal if you sell your shares and access funds before age 59 1/2. In these instances, you typically pay...
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Can you get in trouble for selling crafts?
As a general rule, you shouldn’t sell crafts with any character, image or logo that’s not your own. Etsy can and will remove items or ban you for selling ...