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Flexible spending accountsFri, 18 Feb 2011 10:06:00 GMT

We just realized last week that when my husband open enrolled for FSA he reversed the amounts for dependent care and health care spending accounts which is quite significant. Is there any way under the law to change that?...

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How to find W-2'sTue, 15 Feb 2011 13:57:00 GMT

I worked for 2 Restaurants that closed last year and have not received W-2's for those jobs. Since they are no longer in business I don't know how to find out where to get my W-2's so that I can file my tax return for 2010. Who can I contact here in California that can help me locate thi...

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If a company sponsors my college education, could that be a tax write off or deduction?Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:54:00 GMT

I'll be in college for 3 years, and for my first year I'll need $10,000. I'm wondering if a company or small business would sponsor me, would if be considered a write off for their taxes?...

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Tax QuestionFri, 17 Sep 2010 09:44:00 GMT

I have an employee that we employ out of Florida. He lives and works in Kentucky does he have to pay Kentucky taxes?...

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my boss filed a w-4 for me without my knowledge with the wrong exeption what rights do i have?Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:52:00 GMT

I started working at a cafe and was not asked to fill out a w-4. a couple months go by and i ask about it and she said that she filled it out already. I was taken back. i now have a print out to file a new w-4 but she had claimed the wrong exemption previously. she signed my name and all. what right...

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Taxes & MarriageSat, 23 Oct 2010 20:26:00 GMT

If, I as a person who has a good credit score and no tax debt was to marry someone who has a tax debt would I then become liable for their tax debt?  This is in regard to federal taxes, not state (living in PA).  Thank you. ...

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Zero Income Tax ReturnMon, 09 Feb 2004 23:17:00 GMT

What is the name of your state? Wa. I had zero income for 2003 (unemployed with major health problems). My state supported health insurance requires recertification and needs either a 1040 or an IRS letter stating I was not required to file for 2003. Since the IRS doesn't have all the employer......

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Zero Coupon BondMon, 02 Feb 2004 09:15:00 GMT

What is the name of your state? Florida Seventeen years ago I bought a zero coupon bond (face value$20,000) for $4500. Each year I report and pay taxes on the interest. The bond matured last year and I received $20,000. I received a 1099-B for this redemption. On Schedule D how do I show the......

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You didn't give me credit for my dependent. What do I do? CaliforniaMon, 03 Jul 2006 03:08:00 GMT

You may not have received a dependent exemption credit for your child because you did not list your child as a dependent on your return. If your dependent exemption credit was reduced or denied for this reason, you need to provide the name and relationship of the dependent. You cannot claim......

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Yet ANOTHER reason to just shut up & pay tribute (taxes) to your betters ...Fri, 17 Jun 2005 16:33:00 GMT

I havent researched the validity of this. I challenge you. You really should be sitting down when you read this one. Gold Star Mothers is an organization made up of women whose sons were killed in military combat during service in the United States armed forces. Recently a delegation of New York......

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Yet Another Mileage Deduction QuestionTue, 06 Jan 2009 02:11:00 GMT

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? OHIO I did a search before posting this question but didnt see my "particular" scenario. It seems that most of the previous posters were 100% independent contractors or operated a "legitimate" home office, neither of which......

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yet another CA tax property QuestionMon, 29 Aug 2005 14:39:00 GMT

What is the name of your state? CA I own a 4 plex in San Jose, ca 70% for me and 30% for my brother. I have been living in it for 7 years one apartment is mine, one is my brothers and two rented, and I am planing to sell it. I have asked two professionals about the income tax I have to pay. one......

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Yet another articleMon, 27 Jun 2005 14:29:00 GMT

Al Thompson lost his business and who knows what else. He is in jail and currently is on the hook for back taxes, penalties and interest. Banister is banned from practicing before the Treasury and its agencies, therefore he may not represent individuals before the IRS. Nor may Banister be......

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xwife cashed a joint federal tax return check i didnt signSat, 14 Apr 2007 12:05:00 GMT

Hello I need some help,my xwife signed and cashed our fed tax return check by depositing into her mothers account. I never signed the check. I didnt receive any money from the check. I asked the I.R.S to send me a copy of the check and they did.The check was cashed 11-10-05. I talked to the bank......

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X using minor son to run businessWed, 18 Apr 2007 06:18:00 GMT

What is the name of your state? Indiana. I posted this in two other places with no response so I might not have put it in the right one. I know I have been on here before with several questions about my X being on medical disability for Hepatitis. I have just found out that he has a business in......

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x husband to pay taxes... divorce decreeFri, 26 Aug 2005 22:58:00 GMT

What is the name of your state? South Carolina According to our divorce decree my x is responsible for all debt... including state tax(specified)... he hasn't done that and the state has taken my refund for 2 years... last week I got a notice telling me that they were applying my refund to the......

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WV special levy question. Legal?Fri, 09 May 2008 17:23:00 GMT

I live in Han** County WV and the county commissioners have allowed a special levy to appear on the ballot which would give an independant, private, non-profit organization $300,000 if passed from property taxes. Is this legal? How can someone who votes against the levy be forced to contribute to......

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WV Annual Report? West VirginiaMon, 17 Mar 2008 08:30:00 GMT

Is anyone aware if WV requires an annual informational report to be filed, like NJ? I have been on the state's website and found form 433-B for businesses, however I am having no luck finding filing instructions. Does this need to be filed annually or only when company info changes? Any help......

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Wrongfully tax exemptWed, 22 Feb 2006 15:54:00 GMT

I live in California. I updated my W-4 last year from tax exempt to 1 allowance. I noticed the change on my paystub from tax blocked to "1 allowance." But now that I look at my W-2 I find out that my employer had NO federal taxes taken out. I am going to owe over 1,300 dollars due to my......

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wrongfully sent 1099Wed, 23 Mar 2005 01:56:00 GMT

What is the name of your state? California how do I deal with a 1099 sent to me wrongfully by my husband who owns a company? What is his obligation to prove to me, and/or what steps should I take to ensure I'm not taxed on income I did not earn? ...

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wrongful tax offset OhioSun, 23 Mar 2008 20:42:00 GMT

I was married and divorced in crawford county ohio.i was ordered to pay child support in crawford county ohio.My ex moved to WV years later i got behind on support.They sent me a letter of intent i responded in alowed time letting them know there records were wrong.They denied me an aministative......

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Wrongful Death CompensationThu, 01 Nov 2007 23:17:00 GMT

What is the name of your state? Indiana Is an insurance payout to parents in compensation for wrongful death of their daughter due to an auto accident considered taxable or untaxable income by IRS?...

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Wrongful death being taxed? Federal CaliforniaSun, 04 Mar 2007 10:23:00 GMT

Safe to say I know little of the federal and CA law but the story goes. My wife's step-father died several years ago to a freak accident at an apartment complex due to negligence. Year later after the lawsuit settle my wife walked away with a substantial lump some of money. She was 18 at the time......

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Wrongful claim of dependentFri, 19 May 2006 07:49:00 GMT

My husbands ex-wife wrongfully claimed their son, even though he has a legal document (divorce papers) stating he gets to claim him every year from 2005 until he turns 18, what can we do, besides sue her (which we are doing)? We live in MN....

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wrong W-2'sThu, 16 Apr 2009 09:42:00 GMT

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? OH What do you do if your boss leaves over $200 off your W-2 and refuses to give you a corrected one?...

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Wrong filing status for many years !Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:45:00 GMT

What is the name of your state? NY I am an immigrant from the netherlands and lived in the US for 3 years "illegally" (did not work or used any public benefits before anyone starts with that) while i tried to fulfill all requirements for obtaining my greencard. I finally did so in......

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wrong fed tax withheldTue, 03 Feb 2004 15:21:00 GMT

What is the name of your state? Vermont we just had our taxes done and were notified that we owe quite a bit of money because my employer did not take out enough federal withholdings. I have worked for this company for 18 years and this has never occurred. Nothing on my w4 has changed in 10 yrs.......

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Wrong amounts on W2?Fri, 31 Jan 2003 17:14:00 GMT

What is the name of your state? CA Long story short... Today I received a W2 from my husband's previous employer (did not leave on best of terms) and the amounts are wrong. The company's bookkeeper was just fired and arrested for embezzlement. His W2 shows a substantial income, which is not......

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writting off babysitting feesTue, 15 May 2001 16:50:00 GMT

my coworker signed up for the met life offer. they will automatically take out a specified amount and save in an account for you to recieve year end to help with medical bils, babysitter fees etc. it is tax deferred. she signed up for this but ended up not needing it. she called to cancel but she......

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Writing off uncollectable debtWed, 19 Nov 2008 14:18:00 GMT

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? virginia I entered into a rather large contract with a home improvement contractor back in 2004. Around the end of 2006, after many delays, he abandoned the project, leaving much work undone. He was cited for numerous violations of contractor code......

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