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Archive for June, 2007

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Question: Change of address IRS?

I just realized that my rebate check may be mailed instead of being direct deposited since I had my turbo tax payment taken out of my check. I have since moved. My SS# ends in 88. If I mail the IRS Change Of Address Form now what will happen to my check? Will it be better to wait and have it mailed to my old address? Will it be forwarded or returned to the IRS? Will it take longer to get my check if I file the change of address now?

Answer: File Form 8822 with the IRS to update your mailing address. Also, but in a Change of Address notification with the Post Office to have your mail forwarded. The Post Office will forward the rebate checks, contrary to widely held misconceptions. The only mail that isn’t forwarded is mail that is marked “Do Not Forward,” and the IRS doesn’t mark tax refund or rebate checks with that endorsement.

2009 tax law changes provide saving opportunities for nearly everyone

In 2009, numerous new and expanded deductions and credits came into being for a broad cross-section of taxpayers. Here is a summary of what they were.

Ron Paul – Abolish the IRS!

Question: I found this on the SBBT site regarding Tax rebates?

SBBT INFORMATION

If you qualify for an economic stimulus payment and if you used SBBT to pay your tax preparation fees from your refund, the IRS will mail the economic stimulus payment directly to the address on your tax return. Your payment will not be direct deposited. For more information on the economic stimulus payments, go to www.irs.gov or call 800-829-1040.

Answer: old news sweetie!

Laughlin in brief – a collection of area events.

LAUGHLIN – The 23rd annual Laughlin Chamber of Commerce Chefs’ Food Fest, a major fund-raiser with a goal of $15,000 for local non-profit organizations, will be hosted by the Aquarius on Thursday, Oct. 14, at 5:30 p.m. in the casino-resort’s Pavilion.

Paying Taxes : How to Pay Taxes on Your Rental Home

Question: Can I get a tax deduction for Celiac Disease? Does it ever go away?

Since I have to spend a little more money and it is part of a cure I guess. Am I able to get tax deductions. Its from publication 502, but I don’t know if I’m included. Here is the link for publication 502:http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p502.pdf.

I also want to know if it ever goes away. Or will I have to live with it the rest of my life.

Answer: 1. Celiac is an autoimmune disease like diabetes, lupus, etc. No, it never goes away and the only “treatment” is a strict, gluten free diet. This takes willpower and determination, but you can do it.
2. In the US, we keep getting mixed messages. I feel it should. There is an article about this subject on celiac.com, but before you start taking deductions I would be double checking that with an IRS agent to make sure you save everything that you can so you won’t get into trouble.
here it is:

http://www.celiac.com/articles/279/1/Tax-Deduction-for-Gluten-Free-Foods-as-a-Medical-Expense-for-Diagnosed-Celiacs-Only/Page1.html

print and copy that, keep it and the “regular” food prices written down as well as the reciept for your gf purchases. Keep it all in a folder and be ready with the proof should you be questioned.
Good luck! and happy healing. Start educating yourself ASAP about celiac. Celiac.com is a great place to start!

Taxes: Last-Minute Help

Take heart, laggards, there is still time to cut your bill or boost your refund.

Question: Funiest State Motto, what do you think?

ALABAMA
Hell yes,we have electricity.
ALASKA
11,623 Eskimos can’t be wrong!
ARIZONA
Yes,but it’s a dry heat.
ARKANSAS
Lituracy ain’t everythang.
CALIFORNIA
By 30,our woman have more plastic than your Honda.
DELAWARE
We really do like the chemicals in our water.
FLORIDA
Ask us about our grand kids and our voting skills.
HAWAII
Haka Tiki Muo Sha’ami Leeke Toru
(Death to mainland scum, leave your money)
IOWA
We do amazing things with corn.
LOUISIANA
We’re not all drunk Cajun wackos,but that’s our tourism campaign.
MARYLAND
If we can dream it,we can tax it.
NEVADA
Hookers and Poker!
NEW MEXICO
Lizards make excellent pets.
NEW YORK
You have the right to remain silent.The right to an attorney, and NO right for self defense.
NORTH CAROLINA
Tobacco is a vegetable.
OREGON
Spotted owl…It’s what’s for dinner.
TEXAS
Se hable Ingles.
UTAH
Our Jesus is better than yours.
WASHINGTON
Our Governor can out-fraud your Governor.
DC
The work-free drug place!

Answer: Everyone knows already that tobacco is a vegetable!! DUH!! hahahahahaha……jk

how are you babe?????

County must decide: law district, tax levy?

GOLD BEACH – Curry County Commissioners feel they must decide quickly on whether to ask voters to approve a permanent law enforcement district or to ask for a three- or five-year tax levy to fund the sheriff’s office, the Juvenile Department and the District Attorney when federal funds run out. In November, commissioners reached a consensus to ask voters to approve a Law Enforcement tax district …

Ben Knaupp & Associates. The Lawyers Who Call You Back!

Question: Tax forms confusion for small business owners! need help! ?

We own a small business in maine. He has 2 employees and one subcontractor. Is it correct that he needs to give the sub a 1099 for the year? Do we send the 1096 form (got it in the mail) to the IRS with the 1099?
Also we have someone do our payroll, they sent us copies of W-2s from the employees. Do we need to send them in somewhere or does the payroll companies usually do that?

Answer: Yes – you give the subcontractor his copy of the 1099, and you keep a copy, and then you mail the IRS copy of the 1099 in along with the 1096.

If they payroll company just sent you the employer copies of the W-2′s – then they’ve already mailed the W-2′s to the employees. The payroll company has taken care of the reporting to the IRS. That’s what you pay them for.

You could ask your employees to let you know if they don’t arrive.

Small-business resources

Tuesday Business Money Management: Workshop hosted by SCORE. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Palm Center Business Technology Center, 5330 Griggs Road. Cost: $10 online registration or $15 at the door. Registration: 713-845-2400 or online at www. scorehouston.org. Wednesday

Tax Tips from the IRS – PIN to be required for electronic filing (American Sign Language)