Unanswered Questions
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What are the appropriate forms to file when using a mega-backdoor?
For the backdoor (IRA -> Roth IRA, generally up to $5500 per year) conversion, we need to file Form 8606.
Are there any equivalent forms that must be filed for mega-backdoor (After-tax 401k -> Roth ...
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How can I trade my 20% inheritance equity to a sibling for real property in their name?
My father passed away in July 2014. His residence was willed equally to his 5 children. One of my siblings wants to buy the property from the rest of us but needs a bigger equity share to get a loan. ...
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Run Facebook fundraiser on behalf of Mexican citizen
Background
I am a natural-born US citizen and lifelong US resident.
My friend, who I will call V, is a Mexican citizen living in Mexico. She is trying to improve her financial situation. She has ...
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What recourse do I have when my COBRA insurance provider refuses to pay my claims? (Presently enrolled and paid in full)
My COBRA health insurance provider won't pay for my prescriptions using excuses like they can't find me in their system or my group number is wrong even though nothing has changed.
I'm paid in full ...
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Credit Freeze for Minor Child
I was told that identity theft of a minor's credit is a very sought after goal for thieves. Is it true that credit agencies will offer lines of credit to individuals who are not yet 18? Is there any ...
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Paying for nursing home care: What is the relationship between Medicare and owned property?
This question is prompted by a comment in a question I asked previously regarding the finances of aging parents (assets include a small savings and some property). I will summarize the comment as ...
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Can I find out who recently has been reporting very old addresses to my credit report?
My credit report at TransUnion includes, in the personal information section, both past addresses and the date each was reported/confirmed to the credit bureau. Several addresses are reported with ...
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Mega Backdoor Roth: Withdrawal consequences for in-plan vs out-of-plan conversion
My employer allows after-tax 401k contributions, and has an option for automatic quarterly after-tax 401k -> Roth 401k in-plan conversions. The other option for executing the mega backdoor Roth is to ...
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With the Fringe Benefits Tax, should I even salary sacrifice for a car?
In Australia, some employers offer an option to salary sacrifice a car purchase. The cost of the car is taken from your pre-tax salary, so your gross income will be less, and therefore, your income ...
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Is there a general way to prevent fraudulent bank accounts from being opened in your name in Canada?
In the wake of the Desjardins data leak, several of my friends have become aware of fraudulent bank accounts (not credit accounts or lines of credit, to the best of my understanding) being opened in ...
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Can I defer starting Medicare if 65 and on COBRA after a lay-off? (HSA, COBRA, and Medicare)
I turned 65 in February, am still working full-time, and have medical insurance through my company that qualifies me to defer signing up for Medicare. I've been contributing the maximum to my HSA ...
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Tax question - Inheritance from UK living in USA
I am a Green Card resident in Nebraska USA, and I am a UK citizen. Is it correct that I need to report to the USA Government if I inherit more than $10,000 from my father’s Will (he too was a UK ...
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Will Poland tax my SIPP?
I am UK resident for tax purposes and have a SIPP. If I become resident in Poland for tax purposes then will Poland tax my SIPP? If so then in what way?
My SIPP holds a single fund which does not pay ...
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Donating winning lottery ticket to 501(c)3 Private Foundation: cost-basis deduction + full tax free redemption for foundation?
US 501(c)3 Private Foundations are typically controlled by the primary donator, so that is a nice perk, but in exchange for that perk I realize the tax deductions for donating are significantly ...
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Sold wall map as fundraiser for a 501c3 non-profit. Need to report on tax returns? How?
In my spare time outside of my full time job, I produced a wall map for as a fundraiser for a 501c3-registered non-profit organization. I then sold the maps via FundRazr.com and money from sales was ...
