Tax Filter: What is it considered to the IRS if you give a co-worker (a subordinate but not really your employee) a bonus/gift out-of-your-own-personal pocket? [more inside]
posted by texas_blissful on Nov 5, 2009 - 8 answers

I haven't paid taxes since Feb 2007, how do I make it right? I'm Australian. [more inside]
posted by simplesharps on Nov 3, 2009 - 12 answers

Forgot to file tax returns. Now what? [more inside]
posted by doomtop on Oct 26, 2009 - 6 answers

HELP! It's tax day. Tax return due tonight. HELP! [more inside]
posted by SallyHitMeOntheHead on Oct 15, 2009 - 8 answers

When I bought my car from out of state, the dealer never collected sales tax. Now I moved to that state and the state wants to collect! Help! [more inside]
posted by Tu13es on Oct 13, 2009 - 10 answers

I started a new job this week after over a year collecting unemployment. I got my last unemployment check the wednesday of my first week of work. Then on Friday, I got paid. [more inside]
posted by josher71 on Oct 4, 2009 - 9 answers

SweepstakesFilter: My wife (a Canadian like myself) recently won a large number of travel rewards points from an American chain of hotels. Help us determine if the prize is worth keeping considering what we'll have to pay in taxes to the IRS. [more inside]
posted by stungeye on Sep 25, 2009 - 6 answers

Live in Houston? Who does your taxes? [more inside]
posted by JPowers on Sep 17, 2009 - 2 answers

I would like to know if I took a bank loan in another country and had the money wired to me here in the US, around 160K, if the IRS would tax that amount. I called them and apparently they didn't know because they could not answer the question. I will have to pay back that loan so i would imagine that the amount wouldn't be taxed here (as long as i prove to the IRS that i got the loan).
posted by Giovanna123 on Sep 3, 2009 - 6 answers

Property Tax filter: In August I bought a house in King County WA. The county's assessment of the property is very high. I would like to appeal for a review of the assessment. The desired result is a lower tax bill. I would be grateful for any strategy or advice. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 1, 2009 - 7 answers

Can I get the Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency if I am buying the house right now, and the current homeowner is replacing the furnace for me? [more inside]
posted by dpollitt on Sep 1, 2009 - 4 answers

Can my accountant legally call the IRS and have my refund held up because he says he was not paid for his work, and/or he says there is a dispute on the return based on problesm I have had the last two years on my return? [more inside]
posted by TwilightKid on Aug 31, 2009 - 12 answers

Greetings all! My brother, two sisters, and I formed an LLC to administer the ownership of my mom's house when she died. Each of us is has a 25% partnership interest. The LLC was formed in 2005. Well, it turns out my brother has tax debts to the IRS dating back to 2002, and now the IRS wants to put mom's house on the auction block. [more inside]
posted by luciosilla on Aug 26, 2009 - 46 answers

Should the dealer have dealt with "Use Tax" when I bought my new car in the same state I live? [more inside]
posted by cmm on Aug 19, 2009 - 8 answers

We live in the state of Alabama. My son is 18 and a full time college student. He is starting a part time job to help with school. He will be making minimum wage and will work 20 or so hours per week. We are filling out his paperwork and came across the "Alabama Dept. of Revenue Employee's Withholding Exemption Certificate" http://www.ador.state.al.us/Withholding/FA4(01_07).pdf Would this apply to my son or do we leave it blank?
posted by Kam1761 on Aug 14, 2009 - 2 answers

Help me with my nonprofit's accounting and audit practices. Just looking for some general tips on (1) learning the basics on accounting; (2) learning how to prepare audits most efficiently; and (3) bonus points for help on the more stringent 2008 IRS filing requirements for nonprofits. [more inside]
posted by johnasdf on Aug 5, 2009 - 4 answers

As a Canadian, how do I recover gambling tax withholding from winnings at Las Vegas casinos? [more inside]
posted by albertagirl on Aug 5, 2009 - 8 answers

What important household papers and documents must I keep and file? What papers are OK to throw away? [more inside]
posted by fiercecupcake on Jul 28, 2009 - 7 answers

CustomsFilter: I shipped something to Canada and messed up the declared value. How do I calculate what the recipient will have to pay? [more inside]
posted by fogster on Jul 27, 2009 - 4 answers

I've noticed when I buy food in California at different restaurants, sometimes there's sales tax and sometimes there's not. What's the deal? [more inside]
posted by rileyray3000 on Jul 2, 2009 - 13 answers

What kinds of jobs are available for tax accountants? [more inside]
posted by velvet winter on Jun 25, 2009 - 6 answers

Help me find out what happened to my accountant!! A little sleuthing help, please.... [more inside]
posted by Spyder's Game on Jun 18, 2009 - 25 answers

Last minute Taxfilter! First time form 1040 user, more questions inside. [more inside]
posted by pakoothefakoo on Jun 14, 2009 - 10 answers

We're planning to move from Oregon to Colorado. We also plan to buy a new car soon. Should we buy it in Oregon (no sales tax) or just wait til we get to Colorado? [more inside]
posted by diastematic on Jun 13, 2009 - 6 answers

New to the UK and going to be working for a Europe-based company - how do I deal with this? Am I self-employed? What do I do about tax and deductions? [more inside]
posted by wingless_angel on Jun 10, 2009 - 6 answers

Can anyone recommend a good CPA and/or Tax attorney in the Montclair / Caldwell area of New Jersey? Several potential tax issues and or problems I am facing....More after the jump... [more inside]
posted by TwilightKid on Jun 10, 2009 - 1 answer

(Self-employment-Filter) What should I know about / be aware of when contracting for a local university? [more inside]
posted by explosion on Jun 9, 2009 - 7 answers

I am not a citizen or resident of the US, but I've been offered the opportunity to do some freelance work for a US-based company. The work will be done entirely in my country, without ever visiting the US, but as far as I can tell they will be paying me directly from their home office in the US (not via a subsidiary in my country). Under these circumstances, would the IRS be expecting some sort of filing from me relating to this when the next US tax deadline comes around?
posted by anonymous on May 17, 2009 - 4 answers

Help me understand tax credit incentives for filming movies in a particular city/state. How would the production company get enough taxable state income to make a credit worth it?
posted by smackfu on May 13, 2009 - 6 answers

Wilder, VT versus Lebanon/Hanover NH. I recently got a job in Hanover, NH. I am looking for places to live and am trying to decide between living in the Lebanon/Hanover area or a cheaper place that I found in Wilder, VT. [more inside]
posted by icy on May 13, 2009 - 16 answers

I am helping my partner migrate to the U.S. after our marriage. We're nearing the point where we do an Affidavit of Support during our embassy interview abroad, which says I need to bring tax returns. I have not filed income taxes for the last three years, because I have been a full-time student in this country. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 13, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm thinking of returning to school for an LLM in taxation, and am looking for advice, experience, pros, cons, etc. [more inside]
posted by bunnycup on May 6, 2009 - 6 answers

You Are Not My CPA Filter: I have a friend who is running for a small-time local political office (city charter commission) and who is paying all his campaign costs (signs, literature, etc.) out of his own pocket. Are these expenses tax deductible? We're having trouble wading through the thousands of Google results on business deductions to find an answer....
posted by anastasia on May 5, 2009 - 5 answers

Baby-sitting employer wants to pay under-the-table, but also claim the Child Care Credit using my SSN as a care provider... isn't this asking for trouble? [more inside]
posted by DeucesHigh on May 3, 2009 - 11 answers

I have not filed my tax returns for the past THREE years and would to rectify that. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 3, 2009 - 14 answers

I am looking to make long-term low maintenance investments (e.g., index funds) in Euros in a tax-optimal way in France (assurance vie or PEA are what I understand are the real alternatives) but am shocked and appalled at the fees charged by French banks and mutual funds. I'd be quite grateful for any suggestions.
posted by 12trees on Apr 30, 2009 - 3 answers

I have a good friend who's getting screwed by his (soon to be former employer) re: expenses and payroll taxes. What's the best way to resolve this situation? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 28, 2009 - 4 answers

a friend just called frantic - her tax preparer failed to file her taxes by April 15. What to do? What next? [more inside]
posted by terrier319 on Apr 22, 2009 - 6 answers

I can't pay my taxes right now, but according to the IRS's information form on payment plans, if I can pay within 120 days I don't need a installment plan -- which would charge interest. The form requests that I call the IRS to notify them and get more information. However, I haven't been able to get through on their phone line for the last week, and now it's the 15th. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by foxy_hedgehog on Apr 15, 2009 - 11 answers

Where can I get good tax advice in the UK? [more inside]
posted by tavegyl on Apr 15, 2009 - 5 answers

New York City resident. I earned very little in 2008 and am getting all my withheld taxes back. So far so good. TaxACT seems to think I deserve an additional $145 "New York City School Tax Credit". In other words, I'd be getting more money than I put in. Is this plausible? [more inside]
posted by limon on Apr 14, 2009 - 9 answers

Are IRS tax liens part of the public record? If so, is there a public database where I can access current/historical liens against individuals? [more inside]
posted by raz5 on Apr 13, 2009 - 6 answers

My funds to pay my (large) tax bill might not clear into the account I transferred them to until April 16th or 17th. What can I do to prevent the IRS from getting angry that they can't do the desired electric withdrawal on the 15th itself, or my bank getting pissed that the IRS trying to withdraw funds that just aren't there (yet)? [more inside]
posted by lexfri on Apr 9, 2009 - 9 answers

I filed paper versions of my federal and state (ca) tax returns out of country. How can I check they were received? [more inside]
posted by gadha on Apr 5, 2009 - 2 answers

Estate tax returns in NC. Is this done by an accountant or an Estate Attorney? [more inside]
posted by littleredwagon on Apr 2, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm currently working on my request for reassessment for my Toronto property. Are there any generic reasons could I add to my list? [more inside]
posted by Chuckles McLaughy du Haha, the depressed clown on Mar 30, 2009 - 1 answer

What is the legal definition of "first-time home-buyer" in Canada? [more inside]
posted by blue_beetle on Mar 30, 2009 - 4 answers

What are the working opportunities for tax consultants with ACA qualification in the UK looking to emigrate to Malaysia? [more inside]
posted by ianK on Mar 29, 2009 - 1 answer

Yet another tax question: How can I calculate the value of all the public services I consume? [more inside]
posted by hayvac on Mar 26, 2009 - 8 answers

Online Tax help specifically for people who live in NJ and work in NY? [more inside]
posted by spacefire on Mar 25, 2009 - 4 answers