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Archive for October, 2009

Question: We Filed Taxes in Jan with Injured spouse form due to my past debt received all of refund back.?

Check IRS webpage for stimulus payment and it said that it was due to be mailed out May 23 and I expected 1/2 of it back Received a letter in the mail today from Financial Management Service saying that the entire stimulus was to be taken? So after I spent almost a hour on hold with the IRS the guy told me the injured spouse 8379 was never accounted for even though I filed it with the 1040A? Gave me a IRS number to call which said the office was “closed” (t’s 400pm here) Im ready to pull my hair out
Anyone else having issue with Injured spouse and stimulus payments?
Yes I got the letter from the IRS saying I was getting 1500 back and then the letter from the Financial Management Services saying that all of it was being taken.

Answer: I just posted about this myself as I am wondering what is the hold up on mine. I am the injured spouse and my 8379 was filed with my 2007 return. I received the letter telling me what we are receiving but I do not have a check yet. Did you get the letter stating what you were getting back and afterward received a letter from Financial Management Service?

Newlywed Tax Returns: Wedding Present Or Party Crasher?

When you get married, you’re not only combining homes, but possibly tax returns , as well. Will marriage save you money on your taxes, or you will be penalized with a tax bill for your nuptials? Follow these steps for the lowest possible taxes as a wedded couple.

The Malibu Times takes a look back at the past year, which was full of controversy over water quality and development …

January -Former Malibu resident Alex Soteras accuses Assemblymember Julia Brownley and Sen. Fran Pavley of conspiring to remove him from the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Pavley refuses to comment. Brownley’s spokesperson denies the accusation.

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Question: Do I have to use Intuit forms to print out 1099-misc forms in Quickbooks Pro 2009?

Just wondering because I can get free forms from the IRS, but intuit wants to charge me for them. I dont know if I can print on the IRS forms or blank paper, or if I have to use pre-printed ones for the software. Help!

Answer: You can use pre-printed forms from the IRS.

Helen, EA in PA

1099 MISC Software Helps Businesses Meet 2009 / 2010 1099 MISC Deadline By Providing Tools to Print, E-Mail And E-File …

With the release of W2 Mate 2009, businesses and 1099 preparation professionals now have the right tools for 1099 MISC compliance in tax year 2010. The 1099 MISC Software , from Real Business Solutions, provides all the capacities users need to create, prepare, import, share, e-mail, e-File and print 1099 MISC forms.

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Question: Which IRS form do i have to fill out?

I’m 17 years old and had a summer time job…I earned under $2,000 dollars, whichIRS tax form do i have to fill out? 1040A or 1040EZ

Answer: 1040EZ will do it if you have a W-2. Actually you don’t even have to file, but if anything was withheld for federal income tax (box 2 of your W-2) you should file to get it refunded to you.

Downing: Its important to know rules on filing jobless benefits tax

Downing: Its important to know rules on filing jobless benefits tax

How to Complete and File a 1040EZ Tax Form : Completing a 1040EZ Tax Form

Question: Mailed 2007 amended on 15th, owe money, will it be processed in time to apply rebate to what i owe?

I filed my taxes electronically in February. I recieved a refund via direct deposit and several weeks later found a mistake that required me to file a 1040X (amendment), and left me owing money back to the IRS. I will owe more than the rebate I’m due. I mailed the 1040X, and the installment plan request on April 13th. My question is, will the IRS recieve these last 2 forms in time to apply my rebate to what I owe? I am due to recieve my rebate on May 9, and it seems that with all the flurry of tax time they might not get my claim processed to see that I actually owe them money. I’m asking because I DO want my rebate to go toward the tax I owe. I know I can always send it right back as payment, I’m just curious.
Thanks in advance!

Answer: Close call. Amended returns take 8 to 12 weeks to process. They may cross in time, or may not.

Greatland Reminds Businesses to Avoid Common 1099 and W-2 Form and Filing Failures in 2010

Greatland, one of the country’s leading providers of W-2 and 1099 products for business, released its top W-2 and 1099 filing “pitfalls” to watch out for this tax season. Greatland compiled this list based on its top customer inquiries. Â

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