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Archive for August, 2009

Helen of Troy Limited Reports Substantial Increases in Third Quarter and Nine Months Net Earnings

Helen of Troy Limited , designer, developer and worldwide marketer of brand-name personal care and household consumer products, today reported sales and net earnings for the third quarter ended November 30, 2009.

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Question: when will recovery tax rebate credit come in?

Last yr we didnt get stimulus rebate, but IRS calculator says we are eligible to receive this year, We dont have any refund, instead we owed some amount so we maied check to IRS, When can we expect the recovery rebate amount?

Answer: You have a long wait.

The RRC counted as a tax payment. So if you still owed money after the RRC was applied, you aren’t getting anything. The amount you owed was reduced by the amount of your RRC.

Tax hang-ups? IRS seeks to answer 71% of calls

The National Taxpayer Advocate, an independent ombudsman within the Internal Revenue Service, said the agency’s “declining ability to answer telephone calls” is the most serious problem facing taxpayers this year. The IRS’ goal for fiscal 2010 is to answer 71…

IRS TAX TIPS: Recovery Rebate Credit (ASL, CAPTIONS, & AUDIO)

Question: Complicated question about Social Security recipient and stimulus check?

I helped my grandmother file the forms necessary for her to receive a stimulus payment this year. We followed the IRS’ instructions to the letter. My grandfather died in July of 07 and they told us to put his name and SS number on the form, along with hers, put a combined total of their Social Security income (it’s not SSI) together and have my grandmother sign it, with “Surviving Spouse” written underneath her signature. They also told us to put his name, and date of death at the top of the form, along with STIMULUS PAYMENT at the very top.

When checking the “Where’s My Stimulus” section of the IRS site, should I enter his SSN or hers? We listed his information on the form first, but made sure they knew he died in the middle of the year.

Another question: we put her banking account information on the 1040A and filed it well before the tax deadline. Do you think they will direct deposit her check or will they send her a paper check? Any comments or insight is appreciated.

Answer: It sounds like you did everything right on the form.

Since his ss# was on the form first, use that in checking the website for info.

Since they didn’t have a refund, they might get a paper check in the mail rather than direct deposit even if you put their bank account info on their return.

IRS lists eight reasons to file a tax return this year

You must file a tax return if your income is above a certain level. The amount varies depending on filing status, age and the type of income you receive.

How to Complete and File a 1040A Tax Form : 1040A Elderly & Disabled Credit Tips

AP: More migration has meant more economic stress

Christy Nameche moved with her family to Kendall County, Ill., in 2007, joining thousands of other hope-filled newcomers who made the county No. 1 in population growth in the nation that year.

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Question: If I request a copy of my tax form, will I get a copy of all the information that was on the W2 forms too?

I sent in my 1040A and lost my state W2 forms! I need the information from the W2’s to file my state taxes. If I request a copy of the transcripts from IRS, will it have all the information from the W2’s I sent?

Answer: I believe you have to get your W2 information from your employer you only get Tax forms from the IRS.

Briefs – Dec. 30

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How to Complete and File a 1040A Tax Form : 1040A Child Tax Credit Tips