Identification of stock sales
The stock market continues to have its ups and downs. Therefore, it’s not unusual for an investor to own shares of the same stock purchased… Read More »Identification of stock sales
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Washington Reforms Health Care And Taxes
Sunday’s night’s health care bill will go down as one of those once-in-a-generation accomplishments. I’m not here to debate the merits of the bill –… Read More »Washington Reforms Health Care And Taxes
What documents are acceptable as proof of identity and foreign status?
There are now 13 acceptable documents the IRS will accept as proof of identity. An original, or a certified or notarized copy, of an UNEXPIRED… Read More »What documents are acceptable as proof of identity and foreign status?
How do I make sure my tax return is received by the IRS?
The tax court has ruled that a tax return is not considered timely filed if it is lost by the U.S. Postal Service and it… Read More »How do I make sure my tax return is received by the IRS?
Questions that arise when a loved one departs
What papers will I need? Here is a list of the papers that you will probably need: Certified copies of the death certificate (at least… Read More »Questions that arise when a loved one departs
Should you pay off credit cards with a home equity loan?
One of Shakespeare’s oft-quoted lines — “Neither a borrower nor a lender be” — is sage advice, especially for many cash-strapped Americans. But perhaps you… Read More »Should you pay off credit cards with a home equity loan?
When is income taxable, and when is it not?
You only have to examine your paycheck to realize certain income is tax-free. For example, health insurance premiums paid by your employer are generally not… Read More »When is income taxable, and when is it not?
Check out the pros and cons of debit cards
Open your wallet and compare your debit and credit cards. Both probably sport a logo, an embossed account number, an expiration date and, of course,… Read More »Check out the pros and cons of debit cards
Tips for saving money on gas
Although gas prices have declined in recent months, inflation isn’t dead. In fact, history suggests that over time gas prices will continue their inexorable march… Read More »Tips for saving money on gas
When are social security benefits taxed?
Are you considering post-retirement employment? If you’re collecting social security and thinking of returning to the work force, you may have questions about the effect… Read More »When are social security benefits taxed?
Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991
The Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 requires drug and alcohol testing of safety-sensitive transportation employees in aviation, trucking, railroads, mass transit, pipelines, and… Read More »Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991
Plug-In Electric Vehicle Credit (IRC 30 and IRC 30D)
Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicles (IRC 30D) Internal Revenue Code Section 30D provides a credit for Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicles including passenger… Read More »Plug-In Electric Vehicle Credit (IRC 30 and IRC 30D)