So I am paying my California taxes using CalFile (their free online filing website at webapp.ftp.ca.gov). I get a few questions in, and then I get to the "Payments" section, with these 4 questions that make no sense to me.
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posted by brenton
on Apr 12, 2013 -
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I am an independent contractor. I did not pay taxes for 2011. I cannot afford to pay my taxes for 2012. I am scared.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 11, 2013 -
22 answers
I am trying to fill out our first 1065 on Turbotax. We formed as an LLC with the State. The IRS doesn't have a designation for LLC, and considers us a Partnership. Turbotax is asking for each member of the LLC whether we are Limited Partners or General Partners. On the operation agreement, we are member, and actively run the business together. We did not specify a member-manager. On Turbotax, it is asking whether we are General or Limited partners and I am wondering which one I should select.
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posted by Roki
on Apr 10, 2013 -
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I am taking a new position where I am paid a non-taxable income/stipent. Essentially my position is funded through a grant. I am not a student, this is a full-time and temporary. I am afraid when I go to file my taxes next year something might come up where I do have to pay taxes. I guess I don't fully trust the government in not wanting to place their sticky hands on my money!
Is there anything I should be aware of? Should I file my taxes a certain way?
posted by melizabeth
on Mar 7, 2013 -
9 answers
I did not file US taxes in 2011 because I thought I didn't owe. I just got a letter saying I did need to file, so I rushed around to do this and now I have filed. Unfortunately, I just found a document that I should have included - a K1 form. My deadline for filing is February 27; it will be virtually impossible to refile by then. I can easily get this refiled in a couple of weeks though.
What should I do?
posted by Surprised By Bees
on Feb 22, 2013 -
8 answers
Question about 2011 US federal tax deductions and married filing status: Trying to fix a problem with my tax return; please help!
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posted by qxntpqbbbqxl
on Oct 26, 2012 -
11 answers
Just started as an independent contractor - and I just got married. Self-Employed Taxes are due in ten days! Please help me figure out what I need to know!
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posted by rebent
on Sep 7, 2012 -
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I'm trying to find information about taxes and volunteer paid experimental (non-clinical) studies. I work in a lab, and one of our participants told us a week ago that if a study pays (the volunteer) over a certain amount, it gets taxed. Can anyone tell me if this is true and give me an official link? We're in Philadelphia, PA, USA. I can provide any other relevant information you need. Thanks!
posted by two lights above the sea
on May 24, 2012 -
6 answers
received 1099-misc. i earned this income over 8 months while consulting for an american company abroad.any special deductions for me?easy way to deduct daily expenses?advice?
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posted by calm down
on May 1, 2012 -
5 answers
If I do freelance work for U.S. companies while residing in a foreign country, is that considered "foreign earned income for IRS purposes?
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posted by KimikoPi
on Apr 20, 2012 -
6 answers
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 have never completed a US tax return before I would love some suggestions on things to watch out for, hints and tips or most important of all links to websites with good beginners information for filing your own returns.
More info follows.
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posted by wwax
on Mar 13, 2012 -
12 answers
I made a silly mistake on my taxes (US) and am wondering if it will prevent me from getting my refund.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 8, 2012 -
7 answers
I am way short on my estimated quarterly federal taxes this year, am freaking out, and need some honest insight into how much trouble I am in.
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posted by 4ster
on Feb 29, 2012 -
24 answers
True or False: If you're supposed to receive a refund from the IRS, but you file an extension and submit it at the very last, the IRS has to pay you the interest that has accrued on your refund, just like you'd have to pay any interest to the IRS if you owed taxes.
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posted by chara
on Feb 21, 2012 -
8 answers
I am filing taxes for the first time in 5 years. What can I do to avoid mega-penalties?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 25, 2012 -
8 answers
[US Tax Filter] My daughter does not yet have a social security number. It seems unlikely she is going to get one in time for tax season. How do we file if we don't have her social security number?
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posted by zizzle
on Jan 12, 2012 -
13 answers
Does anyone have any advice about or know a good tax preparer experienced with international wages in LA (Pasadena-ish)?
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posted by ApathyGirl
on Oct 3, 2011 -
1 answer
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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When an author, political figure or other speaker donates their speaking or appearance fee to charity, do they garner any tax benefits? Does this donation show up as a charitable tax deduction on their tax form? Does it show up as a charitable donation on the sponsoring organization's tax form?
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posted by 2bucksplus
on Sep 20, 2011 -
7 answers
Must I pay estimated taxes this year if last year I didn't withhold enough taxes and triggered a $29 penalty when I filed my 2010 return?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 14, 2011 -
4 answers
I'm meeting with a tax accountant for the first time on Wednesday. I'm a freelancer who gets my income from a number of sources (a combination of freelancing and part time salary work), so my taxes are pretty complicated. Two friends who do similar work recommended this guy, and said he got them big refunds last year, despite having almost no taxes withheld all year. I'm a newbie to taxes -- when meeting this guy, how can I tell whether he's on the up-and-up or whether he's going to get me audited?
posted by tweebiscuit
on Mar 28, 2011 -
6 answers
My roommate and I are planning to register an LLC (a web startup) in Pennsylvania. We live in Philadelphia and work from home. We were told that if we register the LLC at my roommate's parents' house in the suburbs, we can avoid paying the higher city taxes.
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posted by d(-_-)b
on Dec 14, 2010 -
6 answers
Can anyone personally recommend a solid tax attorney in or around Portland, Oregon, with experience handling back taxes and liens? Thanks in advance.
posted by Malisams
on Nov 12, 2010 -
3 answers
YNMA, obviously...
wife and I overestimated our dependent care expenses this year...by a lot. I have to come up with valid expenses, for the remainder of 2010, that we can occur to cover 3K remaining in our account. Any ideas? We did the camp thing this summer, but ended up not signing up for a few of them from our original budget. Our son is in kindergarten at a private school, so we're past the time we can pay for tuition out of this account. PLEASE HELP!!!! Thanks mefite nation!!!
posted by littleredwagon
on Aug 30, 2010 -
14 answers
IRS woes! I've gotten myself into a little bit of a pickle, and I'm not sure how large it is. I made all of my state tax payments for 2009, but only half of my federal. I haven't gotten in contact with the IRS about paying the remainder. Basically I've been scared as hell, and would like some advice on how to proceed.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 27, 2010 -
13 answers
Anyone know what interest rate that the IRS charges on back taxes? Can't find this info anywhere. Thanks.
posted by bunny hugger
on Aug 11, 2010 -
4 answers
Hi, I am Mrs. (or Mr.) Long-Term-Unemployed, in the US since January, conveniently for tax purposes. My last job wasn't covered by unemployment insurance so I have been living off my very meager savings. This is starting to run out and I have been taking odd-jobs for cash, literally. If this keeps on until the end of the year how should I do my taxes?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 24, 2010 -
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About two years ago I got into the stock market. I bought and sold a few stocks, ended up losing a few hundred dollars overall. I discovered a year later that I had to file a 1099B, but I wasn't really clear on the concept and couldn't figure out how to do it online, so I didn't get it done until like half a year after I had filed my regular taxes.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 30, 2010 -
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You Are Not My Accountant: I'm concerned that I've illegally not paid taxes for the past three years because I assumed that "gifts" and "income" were two separate things.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 16, 2010 -
12 answers
I'm concerned I will be audited by the IRS because circumstances during the past year drastically changed our profit for the year thus resulting in a large refund, as a percentage of what we prepaid through estimates.
Nothing was done inappropriately/questionably/illegally and the money is owed to us but I would like to head-off an audit. Should I include a letter that explains these circumstances or would that draw more attention to the issue? Should I file early or late? Thanks!
posted by anonymous
on Feb 14, 2010 -
9 answers
Asking for friend, not that it matters, but how do she revise an existing payment plan with the IRS so that she pays more, or perhaps pay the whole thing off (preferably at lower than what she owes)?
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posted by bunny hugger
on Feb 12, 2010 -
8 answers
I'm trying to e-file my taxes (USA) and receive the First Time Homebuyer $8000 credit. Looking for advise on how to go about this.
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posted by ijoyner
on Feb 2, 2010 -
5 answers
A character in my story needs to hide gambling winnings from the IRS - what are some simple, non-James-Bondian ways he can hide his winnings?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 25, 2010 -
29 answers
I'm earning maybe $4,000 this year, of which $2,000 is as self-employed. Do I still have to pay around $300 in taxes?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 6, 2009 -
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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.
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posted by stungeye
on Sep 25, 2009 -
6 answers
We're starting a US based online T-shirt company that pays sales commisions to designers. In the event that the designer is overseas, do we need to withhold tax? If not, what IRS form do we/they need to fill out?
posted by Dag Maggot
on Aug 12, 2009 -
5 answers
US Tax Filter: How do I report an asset transfer/rollover from an IRA into a 401k to the IRS so that we are not taxed for the amount? I know you are not my tax advisor.
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posted by anonymous
on May 11, 2009 -
6 answers
Stupid question filter : "There is no law that requires U.S. citizens to pay income tax" Is this true? Can anyone site the Law?
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posted by nola
on Apr 27, 2009 -
33 answers
