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Are home mortgages tax deductible?
Taxpayers can deduct the interest paid on first and second mortgages up to $1,000,000 in mortgage debt (the limit is $500,000 if married and filing separa...
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Will dependents over 18 get a stimulus check?
Adult dependents are eligible for a stimulus check worth exactly what the adult(s) who claimed them receive, a provision exclusive to this round of stimul...
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Can a couple who own 60% of a house be joint tenants?
But if you own 60% of a house and your partner owns 40%, joint tenancy won’t work. In that case, you’ll be tenants in common. However, having one person p...
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What qualifies as self-employed health insurance deduction?
Self-employed people who qualify are allowed to deduct 100% of their health insurance premiums (including dental and long-term care coverage) for themselv...
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What is the tax rate on a bonus check?
Percentage: In many cases, the IRS will use the percentage method because your employer will pay your bonus separate from your regular pay. With this tax ...
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Do stepchildren count as dependents?
Yes, you can claim your stepchild as a Qualifying Child dependent (filing as Married Filing Separate) if: The child can be your son, daughter, stepchild, ...
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Do I have to file taxes for art commissions?
That $400 figure is the amount at which you start paying self-employment taxes, not income taxes. You have to report all your income, even if it’s less th...
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Is income splitting allowed in the US?
In the United States, the spouse to whom the income is fictionally attributed does not pay payroll tax on that “split” earned income, while the benefit of...
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Are new builds easy to sell?
On average, new build homes sell for 10% more than the typical home, and then there’s the leasehold scandal on top. With so much to watch out for, it can ...
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Where can I get a copy of my previous tax return?
Individuals should first check with their software provider or tax preparer for a copy of their tax return. Get a tax transcript If a taxpayer can’t get a...
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What is my unit type if I live in a house?
The term housing unit refers to a single unit within a larger structure that can be used by an individual or household to eat, sleep, and live. The unit c...
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How far back can capital gains tax go?
4 years You do not have to report losses straight away – you can claim up to 4 years after the end of the tax year that you disposed of the asset. There’s...
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When do I need to file my 2017 federal tax return?
Important: You can no longer e-File a 2017 Federal or State Tax Return. Click on any of the Forms below and you can complete and sign them online. When co...