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Is it necessary to file taxes if you've made less than $15,000 for the year?
I'm asking on behalf of a friend, who, last year, worked 5 weeks through a temporary placement agency earning ~$400/week after taxes (~$550/week before taxes), and also worked 6 months at an ...
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Can I find out what the IRS knows about me?
Is there a way to get your 'history' or 'profile' form the IRS. By this I mean, can I find out what has been reported to them about me by third parties over the years in terms of W-4 forms, 1099 ...
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Filing taxes on stocks
In 2007, my father (now deceased), unbeknownst to me, was trading stocks in a custodial account under my name. He actually ended up losing money on the trades, but he never filed taxes for them. ...
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Can this year's free extension-to-pay be filed electronically? IRS Form 1127
Does anyone know if IRS Form 1127 can be filed electronically? I didn't find mention on their site either way so I presume not. But considering they're pushing to go paperless nowadays like most....
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I haven't filed a return to the IRS in 10 years
My employers have always withheld taxes and for the most part I've assumed they've done it right. I have probably owed a bit some years and been owed a refund some years.
Anyhow, I want to get ...
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Clarification of “First Year Choice” in IRS pub. 519, U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens?
In IRS Publication 519, on page 9:
What is the purpose of "First Year Choice"? I mean how would it help a taxpayer?
Also in the example if Juan DaSilva is considered resident from Nov 1, 2010 then ...
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What are the potential penalties for filing an erroneous tax return, if I amend the return immediately?
In prior years, my school partnered with a certain accounting firm to provide us with 1098-Ts. Up until November of 2011, I was receiving emails from them mentioning this service. In January, their ...
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How to treat blog income for tax purposes & report PayPal income to the IRS?
I made a small amount of money for a blog I write, and I'm wondering how to enter it into my tax form. I was paid via PayPal so I have no W-2. (And not reporting it to the IRS is not a viable option.)
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What increases your chance of being audited?
What increases your chances of being audited? Having a home office? Small business?
what decreases your chances? Does hiring an accountant do your taxes makes it look more credible to IRS agents?
