Someone wants to pay me to do stuff! Only I'm not really sure how to go about it. Now what? [more inside]
posted on Oct 11, 2008 - 3 answers

Now that I'm married, what do I do next? I have a handle on the whole name change thing, but what laws/benefits/etc apply differently to me/us? What should I be doing about taxes and insurance? What else am I not thinking of? (We were married in Wisconsin; we live in Illinois.)
posted on Oct 6, 2008 - 8 answers

I seem to remember reading about a study which showed a correlation between higher taxes and lower spending, can you help me find it? [more inside]
posted on Oct 3, 2008 - 6 answers

Members of my immediate family have decided to decided they're going to stop paying federal income taxes. Should I be worried the IRS will come after me, even though I refuse to join their protest? [more inside]
posted on Sep 22, 2008 - 13 answers

My wife starts a new contracting job next week. I am looking for a good calculator to formulate how much should be set aside for taxes. I've Googled with no good solution. Is there a formula you use? If you are an independent contractor do you have any tips?
posted on Sep 6, 2008 - 13 answers

I cheated on my taxes twice. I got caught once. Will I get caught again? [more inside]
posted on Sep 5, 2008 - 12 answers

I worked for five and a half months in France and never filed a French tax return. Am I in trouble? [more inside]
posted on Sep 4, 2008 - 1 answers

What size organization does a U.S. Senator run? [more inside]
posted on Sep 4, 2008 - 17 answers

Being a 21st Century kind of guy I find myself now doing long-term work for a few companies overseas (India and the U.K.). I would like to be able to open a bank account in each country and just get the money I need via ATM. I'm thinking that since the dollar sucks it would probably be better financially for me long term. Is this a smart move? How hard is it for citizen of the US open a bank account in a foreign country? Do I have to report that income? And if so will I end up getting taxed twice?
posted on Sep 4, 2008 - 17 answers

Experiencing turning a sole proprietorship into an LLC in California? [more inside]
posted on Aug 20, 2008 - 2 answers

How do tax settlement services work? [more inside]
posted on Jul 28, 2008 - 4 answers

what should i buy while im in the usa that is much cheaper than in europe? Will i need to pay taxes too as a german citizen?
posted on Jul 24, 2008 - 28 answers

Can I opt out of paying income taxes on inherited retirement benefits in the USA? I won't be filing a tax return, anyway. [more inside]
posted on Jul 22, 2008 - 9 answers

The owner of the small company I work for has suggested that I be compensated in the form of dividends on stock he would let me purchase for a nominal price rather than as regular salary. I would take home the same amount but this would save the company on taxes. Is this legit? [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2008 - 19 answers

If I move back to Canada does my American wife and kid get Canadian citizenship? [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2008 - 12 answers

Found an old W-2 from the chaotic grad school years (2000) that I never filed taxes on. Is it still possible? Looks like I'm owed money. [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2008 - 5 answers

YANMA, so any suggestions for an accountant in/around Providence, RI? And how much should it cost for a consultation? [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2008 - 2 answers

I want to keep my American job but live abroad (in Argentina)-- what does this mean for taxes and visas? [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2008 - 18 answers

Real-life examples of flow-through shares bought by a Canadian. [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2008 - 1 answers

What is the best financial/tax situation for us? Kid on way, financial aid eligibility concerns. [more inside]
posted on Jul 2, 2008 - 4 answers

Any Canadian graduate students at an American university to help clear this mess up? According to other CDN graduate students and a previous MeFi post we're not to be taxed on our stipends by Canada. However, despite much letter writing and form filling (i.e. form NR73) the Canadian Revenue Agency insists that I file my taxes. So what exactly did you do to get free of them? [more inside]
posted on Jun 30, 2008 - 13 answers

Will opening a Solo 401(k) before year's end reduce my modified adjusted gross income (MAGI)? I'm a 28-year-old freelance worker with a sole proprietorship, and I'd like to be able to fully fund my Roth IRA for 2008 [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2008 - 1 answers

As an American employer paying foreign freelancers doing work in their home countries abroad, do I have to withhold US taxes or require my freelancers to file US tax paperwork, etc.? [more inside]
posted on Jun 19, 2008 - 4 answers

A father dies. There is a pension and 2 children. Only one person can be named beneficiary. How do you handle the taxes? [more inside]
posted on Jun 16, 2008 - 7 answers

Has someone previously cut through the thicket of regulations pertaining to hiring domestic help? Social Security? Federal withholding? State withholding? Arrrgh! I'm in Ohio. [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2008 - 7 answers

(TaxErrorFilter) I just received a letter in the mail stating my 2006 tax return is flawed and now I owe about $3600 to the government. Is there any way to fight this? [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2008 - 11 answers

How do taxes work for a Canadian citizen producing creative content for an american publication? How about a Canadian providing 'e-training' to an American? [more inside]
posted on May 26, 2008 - 6 answers

I need ideas for creative (and cheap) party favors for a "Death & Taxes" party I'm hosting early in June! [more inside]
posted on May 26, 2008 - 10 answers

Is it true that if you have a business in New Hampshire or Nevada, there are less (or no) taxes than in California. Are other states like this, if so, which ones? Share your experience or direct me to a succinct, layperson site to understanding this. Thanks.
posted on May 21, 2008 - 8 answers

I won a trip in a drawing. I have questions about the tax implications of accepting the prize. [more inside]
posted on May 21, 2008 - 14 answers

I'm a US citizen, while my wife is from Canada, and is in the US on a K3 visa while we work on getting her Green Card. The downside of this is that until she gets either that Green Card or a work permit, she can't be employed in the US. I filed my taxes as "Married Filing Jointly," and was informed that because she has an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, rather than a Social Security Number, I would not be getting my "Economic Stimulus (Bush Bribe)" check. Does anyone understand the rationale here? Why does her status preclude my receiving my payment?
posted on May 19, 2008 - 8 answers

I need to better understand the proposed tax systems. Mainly the fair tax or sales tax versus an income tax. I am writing a paper for school on the viewpoints of TTARA (The Texas Taxpayers and Research Ass.) and CTJ (citizens for tax justice) but cannot gain a clear idea of what each side is proposing. Obviously the republicans want the fair tax, and since TTARA is business minded, I assume they too seek the fair tax, or at least support it. But what is the Dem idea of fair taxation? Do they want an income tax? What is all this talk on CTJ about income tax cuts? I don’t have the patience to sift through all the material so I'm hoping someone can give me a basic idea of the differing positions on the matter. Mainly answer the question of who wants what and why, and who benefits most from each plan.... Also what about the working poor, do they benefit most from an income tax? Etc. Etc.
posted on May 4, 2008 - 17 answers

Where can I get the Italian salary data that was released for less than a day? [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2008 - 3 answers

Bean-counterFilter: How do I find an accountant? I'd ask around, but we have special needs.... [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2008 - 3 answers

I have never filed my taxes in Ontario, Canada before. Are there any benefits to doing so even if I have no income to declare?
posted on Apr 30, 2008 - 8 answers

Where should I go to have my taxes done in Toronto (today!)? [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2008 - 15 answers

I think that the online tax service I used has messed up the New York State taxes for *anyone* who filed from New York City or Yonkers. Now what do I do? (sorry, long) [more inside]
posted on Apr 27, 2008 - 8 answers

Can someone help me figure out this snippet from an article on our sense of fairness and taxes? [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2008 - 9 answers

Posting for a friend: I just filed my Federal Tax extension at 12:00PM midnight. It said it got filed - did I make it? Also, I was not able to file any extension for State Tax in time for the deadline. What will happen and what should I do now?
posted on Apr 15, 2008 - 9 answers

Egads! Last-Minute-(US)Tax-Question-Filter: Can a person generally claim the "Qualified Payments" as listed on their 1098-T form (sent from the university in addition to a W-2) towards an education credit? Or only the amount that they themselves paid, rather than the amount that was paid on their behalf by the university as part of their whole assistantship package? [more inside]
posted on Apr 14, 2008 - 4 answers

TaxFilter: Student abroad (moved in August), and don't want to get red flagged/audited due to sudden drop in income! How do I tell the IRS I moved? [more inside]
posted on Apr 13, 2008 - 4 answers

If I file my federal taxes on time, but pay late, will it affect the timing of my 2008 rebate? What do I need to do to pay the taxes late? [more inside]
posted on Apr 13, 2008 - 5 answers

So I've already filed my tax returns for 2007. But I won't have the money to pay my April 15th taxes until next month. How badly will this hurt me? [more inside]
posted on Apr 11, 2008 - 12 answers

Strips-Tint-US Treasury (bonds)... I need to know the original cost/adjusted basis for reference number: XXXXXXXXX and XXXXXXXXX. What is my tax person asking? How do I get this info? Google has failed me.
posted on Apr 11, 2008 - 3 answers

What date acquired and cost basis should I put for two items reported on a 1099-B, when there are several unknowns? [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 8 answers

Help me create a template for determining when I should DIY or not. [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 7 answers

How does a Harvard postdoc file taxes? [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2008 - 14 answers

What are the UK legal system rules and regulations around storing financial, legal and official paperwork as scanned digital copies? [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2008 - 7 answers

I inherited a proportional share (a third or a half, usually) of several small IRA accounts last March. I have yet to actually claim these inheritances or do rollovers for them, so technically they're still under the name of the decedent. Do I have any tax obligations for these for 2007? Does the decedent (meaning do I have to do anything for the decedent's 2007 return)?
posted on Apr 4, 2008 - 10 answers

Questions about handling income from housemates and home office deductions. [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2008 - 2 answers