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

Good news! Going through some old paperwork I just found a check for $2,600 that I'd never cashed from 2003. Bad news! It was a rollover distribution from a 401K at Fidelity, made out to E-trade. Fidelity says they did file a 1099 in the year they cut the check. Am I screwed for the back taxes, plus penalties? [more inside]
posted on Feb 19, 2008 - 12 answers

How do I make pay stubs for myself as a freelancer. [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2008 - 7 answers

Can anyone recommend a good, affordable accountant in the New York City area? I am establishing a freelance business and will need to estimate taxes, think about eventual incorporation, etc.
posted on Sep 6, 2007 - 5 answers

My wife and I have a relatively high combined income for the first time ever (much to our surprise), but we are pretty financially unsophisticated and getting hit hard by taxes. I am beginning to think the big tax bill for 2006 is a lost cause, but can anyone in MeFi-land offer any advice about how to take better control for 2007? [more inside]
posted on Mar 21, 2007 - 27 answers

Calculating cost basis for stocks I sold last year -- how much proof does the IRS want? [more inside]
posted on Jan 26, 2007 - 9 answers