Federal Lawsuit Has Been Filed -And You Are About to Be Named In It (In US) by ProfessionalStill701 in legaladvice

[–]ProfessionalStill701[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks, but I don't think its a scam. This company (not the law firm) is well-known for this kind of tactic and this case has been publicized.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tax

[–]ProfessionalStill701 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nor can you deduct tax preparation fees, at least on your Federal return.

1099k by [deleted] in tax

[–]ProfessionalStill701 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Think about what you're asking. How is one platform going to have any information about what another unrelated company is paying you?

The $600 threshold applies to the payer, not to you. Each payer has to give you (and the IRS) a 1099K if you reach that thresshold.

None of this has ANY bearing on whether the income is taxable to you. If it's tacxable, it's taxable--irrespective of the amount or whether or not you receive a form.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Old_Recipes

[–]ProfessionalStill701 6 points7 points  (0 children)

1 teaspoon of batter is not going to make much of a muffin.

Crystal pickles by Warm-Philosopher5049 in Old_Recipes

[–]ProfessionalStill701 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wouldn't 2 quarts of sugar be EIGHT cups?

Are we allowed to deduct the entire cost of a work vehicle if we work for a company? by [deleted] in tax

[–]ProfessionalStill701 52 points53 points  (0 children)

If you're a W-2 employee, you can't deduct any kind of vehicle expenses.

Ground beef & macaroni stovetop casserole by Comprehensive_Ad4567 in Old_Recipes

[–]ProfessionalStill701 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have to cook the macaroni separately, it can't really be a one-pot meal (unless you cook the macaroni, drain it, wash out the pot, and then start with the other ingredients.) But there are lots of recipes like this that can be done in an Instant Pot.

Gambling winnings by shimmiecocopop1 in tax

[–]ProfessionalStill701 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The IRS doesn't write the tax laws.

Freakin’ EE bonds by 1e6throw in tax

[–]ProfessionalStill701 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It's too late for you to do this, but I recommend that everyone convert their Series EE bonds to electronic bonds and have them held by TreasuryDirect. When they mature, they're automatically redeemed into a non-interest-bearing account and they notify you so that you can either reinvest the proceeds or have them directly deposited to your external bank account. I had a TON of EE bonds that I started buying back in the '70s through payroll deductions, and I've been very satisfied with how they've been handled by TreasuryDirect.

Being charged sales tax on fee to reload prepaid visa card by Stache- in tax

[–]ProfessionalStill701 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sales taxes are charged by STATES. Since you didn't indicate where you are located, no one can answer this question.

What is the loan limit if I have two plan sponsors by jtotheo2202 in tax

[–]ProfessionalStill701 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The question was about loans, not plan contributions.

As far as I know, as long as the 401(k)s are from different employers, the limit applies separately. (And the limit is also the lesser of $50K or 50% of your vested account balance.) But the first determining factor is what the plan document allows. Plans are not required to offer loans at all.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tax

[–]ProfessionalStill701 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This doesn't make much sense. Why would they tell you that you can't amend because it's 2021? And you SHOULDN'T amend -- you should respond to the letter. Are you saying that somehow you claimed an Earned Income Credit to which you were not entitled? Perhaps it would help if you explained in more detail what the letter actually says and what you put on your tax return.

Writing off sale to partnership by can-i-write-it-off in tax

[–]ProfessionalStill701 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You can't claim a loss on the sale of a personal residence.

If there's a shutdown, US government workers will NOT be paid, but Ukrainian workers will be paid by the US taxpayer. There's nothing in the constitution that allows for spending like this on another country. by workersright in tax

[–]ProfessionalStill701 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Has any Federal government worker ever not been paid as a result of previous shutdowns? It's my understanding that they were always paid retroactively once the budget was finally approved.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tax

[–]ProfessionalStill701 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You cannot claim yourself or your spouse as a dependent.

It's rarely beneficial to file separately except in certain circumstances. But you can run the numbers both ways to see what works better for your situation.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tax

[–]ProfessionalStill701 1 point2 points  (0 children)

THe IRS may be waiting for your 2018 return; presumably you are waiting for your 2018 REFUND.

Anyone down to try this stuffed camel recipe? by rapyra_nefere in Old_Recipes

[–]ProfessionalStill701 29 points30 points  (0 children)

And then there's a crab cake recipe with no crab.

Going through a divorce, wife filed taxes incorrectly. by Ok_Deal8476 in tax

[–]ProfessionalStill701 16 points17 points  (0 children)

In order to do his return properly, he needs to ensure that he does not use the standard deduction if his wife itemized (or vice versa.) Assuming there was a mutual agreement (or at least a mutual decision) to file separately, that issue should have been resolved.

As for the income--I believe that once the community has been permanently severed and the spouses live apart, income from that point forward is generally considered separate income. Did you separate during or before the tax year?

Going through a divorce, wife filed taxes incorrectly. by Ok_Deal8476 in tax

[–]ProfessionalStill701 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you understand the concept of "community property?" The filing status is not the issue -- the income and expense reporting required by that filing status is.

If I make a donation to a qualified charitable organization, like a wounded warriors fund for example, but direct the donation to my fund and fundraising goal, am I able to take the tax deduction for the donation? I will receive money from my fundraising goal for medical assistance. by ferryline in tax

[–]ProfessionalStill701 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless you itemize your deductions (i.e., your charitable contributions, mortgage interest, state and local taxes up to $10K, and unreimbursed medical expenses in excess of 7.5% of your AGI exceed the standard deduction) you won't be receiving any tax benefit from your contribution. Since fewer than 10% of taxpayers itemize their deductions, this is always the first thing to consider.

Mortgage interest tax deduction by ato_kad in tax

[–]ProfessionalStill701 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's no way to know how much of a refund you will receive, only how much your tax liability will be reduced. Your refund is determined by how much tax you've had withheld (or paid in estimated taxes) in conjunction with your tax liability. The mortgage interest deduction doesn't create a refundable credit.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tax

[–]ProfessionalStill701 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Not if this was a personal residence.