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Archive for February, 2007

Paterson sets a stormy course for reform

ALBANY — In his quest to reform Albany and improve his political standing, Gov. David Paterson is taking a hard line against the state Legislature, special interests and even good-government groups.

Project 2010 – Abolish New York State Government 1of2

Question: Musical instruments donated to a school – IRS form 8283?

In 2007 I donated a total of 7 violins and misc accessories to an elementary school. This was on two separate occasions (in the same year) and I received two acknowledgement letters from the school, both stating their opinion of the total value, which they said was about $1200 or $1300. I have no issue with that, and it’s fair and likely as correct as anyone could expect. I plan to use IRS 8283 and none of the individual violins had a value of over $500, so am I correct in assuming I would only use the first page of form 8283? The second page appears to deal strictly with items over $5000 in value and therefore the form requires much more information and an appraisal. I’m just looking to do the right thing up front is all. Thanks in advance.

Answer: You are correct. Keep the documentation for backup.

Fee paid to sheriff’s appraisers would drop under new rule

DAYTON — The fee sheriff’s sale appraisers are paid would drop to $60 from $85, under a rule proposed on Wednesday, Feb. 3, by Montgomery County Common Pleas Court general division judges.The new Local Rule of Practice will take effect April 7 unless the court modifies it after a period of public comment.

Tax Help : How Are Property Taxes Calculated?

Question: If you fill out your tax forms honestly, should you still storry about the IRS auditing you?

Answer: No, because an audit is just them taking a closer look at your records. They might, but if you were honest about it you would never know.

Snowmageddon!: Loose Lips Daily – City Desk – Washington City Paper

Greetings all. Not sure if you’ve heard, but it’s going to snow, people. A lot. So much, in fact, that the D.C. Public Schools—new model of ‘flinty Chicago toughness’— dismissed class at noon today.

Surviving an IRS Tax Audit : IRS Audit: Items Needed

Question: Innoncent spouse tax relief for hubby?

2 yrs b4 I met hubby I file taxes and received EIC for my 2 adopted sisters. Theses girls are the great nieces of my mom and when my mom took sick, I took care of ALL of them (mom and 2 girls). I received a refund for all of them for about 2 years in a row, but then in year 3, i was told that the rules had changed and I was no longer able to claim the girls and I needed to refund the $ I received. When I got married 2 years later, the IRS took my husbands $$ because of what I owed. This year I’d like for him to file for innoncent spouse relief but I’m soooo unclear as to where to start…and is he not entitled to the $ they kept from him last year……FYI….I’ve tried going through the appeals process on my behalf, HOWEVER, the gov claims they sent a form to me to fill out, but I did not respond….I’ve filled out EVERYTHING and RETURNED what they’ve sent me (all sent by certified mail) however, they CLAIM a form was sent (NOT certified), that I never returned & CASE DISMISSED

Answer: Do you still owe money to the IRS? Apparently you do if you’re still worried about it this year.

Your husband needs to complete the form at the link below and attach it to your income tax return. HIS portion of any refund you two are due will be sent to him. http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8379.pdf

To attempt to recover any amount they withheld from him in error LAST YEAR, you need to complete the following form and mail it with the required documentation to the IRS.

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8857.pdf

Ways to electronically file your tax return

Most taxpayers will file their returns electronically this year. Here are the ways you can be one of them.

IRS Appeals

Question: When you make out a check for the IRS?

when a Person writes out check to the U.S. Treasury Dept for income tax-the form 1040-V payment Voucher-States make your check or money order payable to us treasury.Write your Social Security No(SSN) on your check or money order. with all the identety theft do I need to write all 9 numbers-why can’t I just write the last 4 numbers?(of the ss)

Answer: Did you know that there are approximately 10,000 other tax payers with the same last four SS# digits as yours in exactly the same order?

It’s tax time … again: Tips for filing your IRS return

It’s time to file your 2009 taxes.But there’s no need to worry. The News-Democrat has gathered some information you’ll want to read before you send your paperwork to the IRS.

RichardPeterCitizenBriefing02/04/2009