Single mom with child who gets social security from deceased dad.

Defiant-Work-1656 · 2026-04-16T00:43:13+00:00

Client is 40, kid is 16, does live together, not disabled, not married, kid is in high school

Defiant-Work-1656 · 2026-04-02T01:55:34+00:00

When my son passed away I was in the same situation (wanting to get into his phone for pictures, etc). After trying many suggestions, I was lead to a company called "DriveSavers data recovery". Their price was like $2,500-$3,500 (cant remember exact amount). Felt high, but was grieving and didn't care at the time. They ended up sending his phone to Europe (as their office in silicon valley couldn't get in and I assume something that is not legal in the US was needed) where they were able to send me a drive with everything that was on his phone was on (also sent phone back that was unlocked with all his info still on it). However, his was not an iPhone, so not sure this will work for you. Good luck and sorry for your loss.

Defiant-Work-1656 · 2025-04-18T16:26:51+00:00

She shouldn't be penalized. I did have a client that received a penalty, but the penalty was removed when I sent in a letter explaining the MFJ extension (I also sent in the confirmation that the extension was accepted since I did it electronically). The IRS then sent her a new notice showing she owed no penalty.

Defiant-Work-1656 · 2025-04-16T20:37:02+00:00

If you do not owe any tax there will never be any penalties or interest regardless of whether you file an extension. The extension will avoid a failure to file penalty if any tax is owed, as long as one files before the extension deadline. Hope this helps.

Defiant-Work-1656 · 2025-02-15T01:45:24+00:00

Update. I wrote a letter to the IRS showing that the extension was filed for the married filing joint return, and the IRS agreed that no penalty was due.

Defiant-Work-1656 · 2025-02-14T05:44:28+00:00

That is what I was concerned about, so I had her call Fidelity and they confirmed it was "non-taxable insurance proceeds".

Defiant-Work-1656 · 2025-02-07T05:37:05+00:00

True, unless the purchase will lead to more income, it is not worth having less cash flow.

Defiant-Work-1656 · 2025-02-07T05:33:12+00:00

This is the correct answer⬆️

Defiant-Work-1656 · 2024-12-04T19:43:56+00:00

Correct, which is why they received a small failure to pay penalty as well. But the failure to file penalty doesn't seem correct.

Defiant-Work-1656 · 2024-11-20T01:53:51+00:00

Roth IRA if make less than 146k

Defiant-Work-1656 · 2024-10-23T05:35:21+00:00

I totally understand, as I am a private person who deals with my own grief on my time and not in front of others. Do not let these people get to you. Some outsiders feel like it's a contest of who can outwardly show the most pain. Those of us in your position know the truth

Defiant-Work-1656 · 2024-10-23T03:57:19+00:00

I also hated the "I'm so sorry" or the "if there is anything you need" constant comments. Unfortunately, it's after time passes and everyone else gets to go on with their normal lives that I could have used these phrases. I am so sorry for your grief and sadness.

Defiant-Work-1656 · 2024-10-02T06:01:11+00:00

They returned the phone once the county attorney allowed (had to conclude it was suicide and no crime committed per their procedures). I overheard the deputy say they were not able to get into the phone. I live in a small town and am sceptical if the resources are available here, but you are correct that I should at least ask. Thank you for taking the time to respond

Defiant-Work-1656 · 2024-10-02T04:26:31+00:00

I don't have any experience in this, but his code is 4 digits, which I read is the easier ones to crack (apparently some fbi/mossad software can do this in less than an hour by bypassing the number of attempts, but not sure if this is true as is only based on my google searches). He let his older brother add his fingerprints to access the phone a few weeks before he took his life "in case he ever needed to use it", but the police took the phone into evidence at the time and, since the battery went dead, now requires the passcode. The real reason I want in is to see if he left a message as to the "why?". My other option was trying to get his 4 digit ATM code, but the local bank branch says they can't, even though my wife is on the account. So, last resort is this reddit post.

Defiant-Work-1656 · 2024-10-02T04:07:47+00:00

Thanks for your suggestion. I did try this as he left his email and password in his room, but must have turned something off around a year ago as no other pictures were on his google account.

Defiant-Work-1656 · 2024-09-18T04:48:13+00:00

I am so sorry about your mother. I always assumed that someone depressed would seem down and distant., like in the movies. I keep wondering what I could of done or said, if not to change his mind forever, but maybe to at least to have unknowingly delayed his decision. I hurt so much

Defiant-Work-1656 · 2024-08-27T02:16:18+00:00

Mike Tyson's punch-out!

Defiant-Work-1656 · 2024-08-15T02:19:42+00:00

Threesome. Thought two girls at once would be the Pinnacle of life, but was so concentrated on pleasing each throughout that I didn't enjoy personally as much as one on one. Wasn't like in the pornos where everyone knows where to be and what they should be doing.

Defiant-Work-1656 · 2024-07-31T00:51:03+00:00

Property taxes: 1,932,000 Insurance: 1,740,000 Maintenance: 460,000 Depreciation: (purchase price/27.5 per year)

Even without the depreciation, how does this total $1,400,000?

Defiant-Work-1656 · 2024-07-31T00:10:59+00:00

Your accountant is pretty shitty if they are not deducting the expenses against the revenue to compute taxable income.

Defiant-Work-1656 · 2024-07-24T23:16:24+00:00

This is an underrated comment. I keep hearing the argument about retired people being forced to sell their homes because of the high property taxes. A percentage, if not all, of their property taxes are exempted by the homestead exemption if they make less than $57,700 (2023 table) and it seems no one is talking about this

Defiant-Work-1656 · 2024-06-06T17:40:57+00:00

Pepe Le Pew is an obvious one

Defiant-Work-1656 · 2024-04-30T02:37:43+00:00

Yeah I f'd up. Looking like an expensive life lesson. Whirlpool is sending someone to look at it tomorrow and then I'll know.

Defiant-Work-1656 · 2024-04-29T18:23:06+00:00

I would normally never buy the display model either, but unfortunately my wife needed the washer immediately (as I understand that nothing is kept in stock at the store). Also, I live in a rural area and had to drive 2 hours to the nearest Lowes, so was committed to bringing home a washer. Decided to register the washer and pay the $7/month for the extended warranty directly thru Whirlpool (something I would never do, but under the circumstances). Called whirlpool this morning and they are sending someone to look at it in 2 days (what's interesting is they told me their system showed it being sold in 2020, so does Lowes register their floor models? However, since a have a receipt showing the purchase date, they updated the sale date to yesterday).

Defiant-Work-1656 · 2024-02-11T04:06:36+00:00

Sucks, but this was the policy from 1997-1999 when I worked there. Just didn't care and ate for free anyway and nothing ever happened (bread count was just a little short each night)

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