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17 April 2024 | 6 replies
By showing the full 1099 income on the return, it helps mitigate the risk of IRS flags or inquiries related to unreported income.However, it's worth noting that the IRS typically matches 1099 income reported by payers to the income reported on taxpayers' returns.
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18 April 2024 | 15 replies
The County is proceeding with eminent domain, which will doubtless cost taxpayers more, so they can fail to operate the landfill efficiently.
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16 April 2024 | 7 replies
To have your activity qualify as material participation, you must meet one of the following tests:-Work more than 500 hours in the activity (a married couple can count the involvement of both spouses to meet this test)-Do substantially all the work in the activity-Work more than 100 hours in the activity, and no one else worked more than the taxpayer (including non-owners or employees)-The activity is a significant participation activity and your total time in all significant participation activities exceeds 500 hours-You materially participated in the activity in any five of the prior ten years-You materially participated in a personal service activity for any three prior years-Based on all facts and circumstances, you participate for more than 100 hours in the activity on a regular, continuous or substantial basis during the yearPractically speaking, this means you’re doing the work on your rental properties rather than hiring a property manager.
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18 April 2024 | 43 replies
I am sceptical seeing more and more insurance companies pulling out of FL, leaving a state sponsored program the only affordable option - until the tax payers are tired of funding it.
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16 April 2024 | 0 replies
The Augusta Rule, known to the IRS as Section 280A, allows homeowners to rent out their home for up to 14 days per year without needing to report the rental income on their individual tax return.Originally created to protect residents of Augusta, Georgia who would rent out their homes to attendees of the annual Masters golf tournament, the Augusta Rule applies to any taxpayer who owns a home in the United States, provided that your home is not your primary place of business.How Does it Work for the Homeowner?
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16 April 2024 | 12 replies
An enrolled agent (EA) is a tax professional authorized by the United States government to represent taxpayers in matters regarding the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
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15 April 2024 | 19 replies
The $6300 figure you cited is right for single taxpayers who cannot be claimed as dependents.
11 April 2024 | 10 replies
Here's a breakdown of what transpired:The taxpayers, who owned a marina, included the cost of a Raptor RV among several other expenses they claimed as business-related.
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11 April 2024 | 7 replies
Yes, but it cannot be in an LLC as then the taxpayer would be different on the purchase side vs the sell side of the 1031 exchange.
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11 April 2024 | 2 replies
Yes:- file state tax extensions if you have state income tax- make estimated state tax payments- file amended 2018 returns if needed, unless you filed a 2018 extension in 2019- make1st quarterly estimated payment towards your 2022 taxes- adopt a dog from your local shelter