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Should I elect S Corp status?
S Corp election may benefit some corporations because it allows them to avoid double taxation. With S Corporation status, the corporation’s profits and lo...
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What qualifies a dependent as a full-time student?
A dependent is defined under Sec. 152(a) as either a qualifying child or a qualifying relative. To be considered a full-time student, the child must be en...
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Are charitable donations tax deductible dollar for dollar?
The entire donation (up to certain income limits, generally for cash contributions it is 50% of your adjusted gross income) is included in itemized deduct...
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How to obtain publication 527, residential rental property?
Getting tax forms, instructions, and publications. Ordering tax forms, instructions, and publications. Cash method. Accrual method. More information. Adva...
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Do you have to file taxes if your only income is social security?
The IRS requires you to file a tax return when your gross income exceeds the sum of the standard deduction for your filing status plus one exemption amoun...
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What do you call someone with dead parents?
An orphan (from the Greek: ορφανός, romanized: orphanós) is a child whose parents have died, are unknown, or have permanently abandoned them. In common us...
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Is 500 a good down payment for a car?
Realistically, if you have decent credit, it’s not unheard of to make a $500 down payment. If you’re dealing with bad credit, however, you should expect t...
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Can I trade stocks for others?
You cannot trade securities for others without becoming licensed as an investment professional. Investment professionals must be registered with the Secur...
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Do I owe net investment income tax?
As an investor, you may owe an additional 3.8% tax called net investment income tax (NIIT). But you’ll only owe it if you have investment income and your ...
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How much can you earn with Uber before you need to claim it on your taxes?
Do you have to report Uber income? For the majority of you, the answer is “yes.” If your net earnings from Uber exceed $400, you must report that income. ...
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Can I carry forward my medical expenses?
Yes, you can claim any eligible medical expenses if they occurred in a 12-month period that ends in the current tax year. For example, if most of your med...
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Do you get a W-2 if you only worked a week?
No matter how short a period you worked at a job, you still will need to include a W-2 from that employer to properly file your income taxes. The Internal...
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Can you stop paying income tax at age 70?
In fact, you may never be able to avoid paying taxes at all. You may or may not be free from paying income tax after age 70, depending on your circumstanc...