How to be the best digital content consulting guy I can be: taxes, subcontracting, incorporation, fees, etc. Your thoughts on freelancing business stuff?
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posted by lackutrol
on Apr 18, 2012 -
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I'm broke, can't find work, and owe more taxes than Bank of America. Help me deal with the financial and emotional fallout.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 17, 2012 -
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Estimating tax payments for 2012. According to the 1040-ES
instructions, the exemption for the alternative minimum tax (for married people) is only $45k, down from $75k in 2011. I don't itemize and will have an adjusted gross income above $45k. Do I need to budget for the AMT?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 17, 2012 -
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I'm tired of getting screwed over on my taxes. I have two jobs, one of these jobs will not take taxes out with each paycheck. How do I arrange my other job to take more out to cover this?
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posted by royalsong
on Apr 16, 2012 -
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Tax panic! I e-filed my 1040 federal return a few weeks ago; then, while finally tackling my state tax return last week, I discovered I'd incorrectly transferred an amount from one of my additional forms into the 1040. Do I need to file a 1040X to correct this, and how do I proceed with my state return?
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posted by estherbester
on Apr 16, 2012 -
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I purchased some software recently from a company txf.express designed to help create an 8949 form for stock trades.
It seemed that it was improperly calculating a few numbers, and upon my questioning the software creator asked for my trading history to review the data and look for errors.
He then sent me a .piz file and asked that I rename it to a .zip file and open it for a properly functioning program.
My limited understanding is that " if you receive a piz file in an email and you are not familiar with the person who is sending it or are unsure of why they are sending it, do not change it to a zip file and try opening it. This could result in infecting your system with a computer virus."
Are their legitimate reasons why he should be sending a piz file and asking me to rename it?
posted by dougiedd
on Apr 11, 2012 -
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OMGTaxFilter question about historical tax costs.
Historical stock price research? Why can't a company keep track of it's own stock price? Why can't I look up an old stock cost price on a recently defunct stock ticker?
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posted by tilde
on Apr 11, 2012 -
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I have a bigger tax bill than I expected, and I'm wavering between putting it all on a credit card and using the IRS installment plan. Have you put your taxes on a credit card? Have you paid through an installment agreement?
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posted by ablazingsaddle
on Apr 10, 2012 -
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I'm in a situation with some unfilled taxes and potentially more back taxes then I can pay at the moment. I've seen ads for tax consulting services that help you talk to the IRS. I've also seen some negative reviews for some of them, but was wondering if someone has some positive experience with any of these and can make a recommendation? My throw away email is : hrmnm@gmx.com
posted by anonymous
on Mar 13, 2012 -
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If I collected California unemployment benefits while living in New York, do I have to pay taxes to New York?
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posted by Flying Saucer
on Mar 11, 2012 -
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I am single, rent, and payed AMT for 2011. If I owned my own home and had a mortgage, would I have been able to deduct the interest, or is the fact that I payed AMT a sign that no further deductions were available to me?
I have few deductions but itemize because my state tax alone is more than the standard deduction.
You are not now, and will never be, my accountant.
posted by benbenson
on Mar 7, 2012 -
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I am currently living with my parents in NH.I just moved here from NJ. My job will be in MA. I just bought a car in NH and will be registering it here tomorrow. I plan to eventually (less than 6 months in the future, this question might come up) rent a place near Boston in order to be closer to work on days I might have to work late and to be able to socialize and party in a more urban area without driving sometimes on weekends or weekdays.
It seems that if I make this future dwelling my primary residence, in MA, I will have to pay a bunch of money on car sales tax and registration conversion.
I will be spending a few days (3 maybe) a week at my parents place anyway. Is there any legal way to keep this address in NH as my primary residence, while being able to also rent a place in Somerville or Cambridge and park there?
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posted by spacefire
on Mar 1, 2012 -
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What amount of my income can I claim as tithed/donated without having to have receipts or a paper trail?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 27, 2012 -
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Will I have to undergo a credit check in order to form an LLC and open a business checking account for that company?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 27, 2012 -
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Where can I find a good contract template for a loan between two family members? What about the tax implications?
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posted by StickyCarpet
on Feb 15, 2012 -
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My aunt seems to be laundering her income through a 501(c)(3) charity which she is the secretary and treasurer of. Is this legal?
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posted by shipbreaker
on Feb 6, 2012 -
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TaxFilter: Should i be charging sales tax when i do computer work for someone? Not selling any parts, just service such as removing viruses, installing software, reinstalling OS, etc... Im in the State of Texas.
Thanks in advance.
posted by flipmiester99
on Feb 5, 2012 -
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Canadian tax question: I quoted a client for a job, and neglected to specify whether GST/HST is included. They think the price should be understood as including GST/HST. I think it should be understood as excluding GST/HST. Is there some external standard to resolve this?
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posted by PersonPerson
on Jan 27, 2012 -
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I am looking for the perfect boxes to store receipts. I really like
these, but I am not in the market to order 1000 pieces and I cannot find an office supply company that sells something similar.
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posted by banished
on Jan 25, 2012 -
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Many moons ago, my parents took out a loan against a whole life insurance policy on me. Now the policy is underwater and the insurance comapny wants to terminate it and I'm taking a tax hit. Can I avoid this?
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posted by cmm
on Jan 23, 2012 -
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Tax Question: I'm getting paid to do art in another city. Is it more sensible to use my travel stipend or my credit card points to pay for the flight?
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posted by HeroZero
on Jan 11, 2012 -
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argh!! nooooooo!! my amazing tax accountant has decided to retire and is leaving me without any referrals. can anyone recommend an awesome tax accountant, bonus points for specializing in working with creatives.
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posted by violetk
on Jan 10, 2012 -
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US-ian Tax questions: After a long hunt, this year I finally found a job (yay) several time-zones away from my husband and family (boo). The travel, additional housing, etc costs have consumed a lot of my income. Are any of those additional expenses potential write-offs for my taxes?
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posted by arnicae
on Dec 31, 2011 -
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[Canada Tax Filter] If my parents loan me money to pay back a non-government student line of credit from a bank, and I pay them a portion of the principal each month, are there any negative tax implications?
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posted by dobie
on Dec 28, 2011 -
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If you pay estimated taxes and then end up not owing those taxes, do you get them back?
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posted by doomtop
on Dec 9, 2011 -
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Off the top of your head, what are the potential pitfalls with a friend giving me a regular gift of money?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 2, 2011 -
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My boss wants to change my holiday allowance. Ignoring how good or bad a deal this is, is it actually legal? Does it have tax implications? [UK specific]
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posted by sodium lights the horizon
on Nov 14, 2011 -
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My friend is being being influenced by internet crackpots. How can I get him to listen to reason?
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posted by ambulocetus
on Nov 3, 2011 -
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I own a lot of shares in a company that has done very well on the market recently. So well in fact that if I sold it all now, I could divide the proceeds equally between my two kids and set them both up for college — something my parents couldn't do for me. However, my oldest child won't be ready for college for another 12 years. Is there any way to convert the stock shares into something less volatile than the market, without incurring capital gains tax? My kids both have 529 funds and I'd love to be able to move the stock there but I want to avoid the IRS as much as possible. Yes, I am naive and ignorant of the finer workings of finance, so please be gentle.
posted by Ratio
on Oct 30, 2011 -
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Please tell me exactly what I need to do to catch up on filing the tax returns that I didn’t complete for the last 4 years as a US citizen living abroad.
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posted by cilantro
on Oct 14, 2011 -
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Please refer me to a NYC-area tax accountant who specializes in arts/freelance clients with horrid IRS debt and deep financial shame.
posted by anonymous
on Oct 1, 2011 -
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posted by COBRA!
on Sep 29, 2011 -
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Until this year, my wife and I have been salaried employees with large organizations. This year, she has become a contract employee for the first time, and neither of us knows much about the process of paying taxes (Social Security, Medicare, and income) in that mode.
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posted by davcoo
on Sep 28, 2011 -
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My roommate told me I can buy a computer and get a full refund on my taxes because I'm a student. Is this true, or partially true, or complete B.S.?
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posted by DoubleLune
on Sep 25, 2011 -
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I am trying to learn more/understand better my new tax situation as an independent consultant, and was hoping someone could help me with the following questions:
1. How do I compute my Net Earnings From Self-Employment (NESE)? What calculation is used?
2. Since I am excluded from Federal and State tax (my tax domicile is TX) for my foreign-earned income amount (I estimate it would be $87,500 for 2011) - can you break down how I can get the estimated tax payment amount for 2011?
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posted by bbhart113
on Sep 10, 2011 -
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As a US citizen, living and working abroad for many years, I recently heard of a new law that I must file tax returns on the US by Aug 31, 2011 or face a penalty. Anyone know about this? If US citizens live and pay taxes abroad, they generally are exempt up to $91,500.
posted by foxinsocks
on Aug 27, 2011 -
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I moved to Canada in 2008, but I haven't paid US taxes for the past three years. How much trouble am I in?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 16, 2011 -
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