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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Are banks discontinuing single-use virtual credit card numbers (like BofA's ShopSafe)?
I found this old question / answer that refer to the same problem: I used to generate a new virtual credit card number with BofA's ShopSafe service, set the credit limit / expiration date and I could ...
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Can I legally file zero tax return as non-resident to get ITIN?
I want to obtain an ITIN number to get a credit card / open bank account in the US. I know, IRS does not issue this number unless for tax reporting purposes. I visit the US from time to time on a ...
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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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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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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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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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Tax deduction for legal fee in defending my current job related to a threatening letter?
I paid around 750 dollars last year to consult lawyers regarding a threatening letter from a former employer related to company confidential information where they asked me to sign additional ...
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Starting a trust fund in an EU country
I'm in a sudden and unfortunate need of starting a trust fund (money being the only asset) in an EU country (I'm afraid I need to rule out UK as an option) for a minor (not a relative of mine) that ...
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State Income tax when splitting a day between states (in the USA)
First of all, I realize that when traveling to another state for employment it is commonplace to owe taxes in that state for the work performed+sourced in that state.
Example: you work/live in ...
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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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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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Who actually decides whether a credit check is soft or hard?
Many web sites explain the different effects of hard and soft credit inquiries, but none of them actually explain how the process works, so they're not useful for figuring out how borderline cases are ...
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How to plan for “Final Expenses” for an elderly parent?
A number of years ago, my father purchased a pre-need funeral plan and cemetery plot for himself and my mother. As he is getting on in years, I am looking at what planning needs to be done so that ...
