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Do estate taxes AND joint taxes need to be filed for the same person?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 02, 2015

I would have to know a lot more facts to answer this question - I am not even clear if you are talking about income taxes, estate taxes, estate...

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Taking employee from 1099 to W2 what's the difference between the two?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 02, 2015

This is the difference between when someone is a subcontractor versus an employee. There is actually quite a bit more to it than you might think...

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If your employer owes you back pay, can they charge you a different tax rate then if they paid you your money on time?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 02, 2015

You may be misunderstanding withholdings versus taxes. Employers usually use your form W4 to determine how much of various taxes (state, local,...

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Power of Attorney submitted to broker that allows for check writing. Why do I have to fill out two additional POA broker forms?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 02, 2015

Different companies have different requirements - this is one of the problems that can arise with POAs.

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Revocable living trust

Steven's answer | Answered on April 02, 2015

Usually when a revocable living trust does not have its on EIN until the grantor is incapacitated or has died. The ID is the person's social. ...

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What rights do I have in Pennsylvania my husband passed away, had no will ,my step daughter wants me to sell it, that's my home

Steven's answer | Answered on April 02, 2015

If your husband died as a resident of PA with a child not from your marriage (you don't say if there are also children of your marriage) the estate...

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Are taxes owed on settlement from trust dispute? Does the settlement agreement need any specific language to avoid taxes?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 01, 2015

Your attorney and CPA should be able to advise you. Typically the principal of the inheritance is not income taxable to the beneficiary - however...

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What does it mean to be appointed personal representative of someone's estate by a judge?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 31, 2015

You don't say if there is a will or not, but assuming there is no will the representative of the estate (personal representative, in some states...

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IN CALIFORNIA, what method does a SINGLE MEMBER LLC use to report income & expenses to the IRS?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 30, 2015

If you are talking about federal taxation the state would not matter for federal purposes. If it is a single member LLC (without election) the...

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A property is listed in one town but the property taxes are paid to a neighboring town. Which town would children go to school?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 30, 2015

Outside of calling the school, ask a neighbor perhaps?

Steven M Zelinger's Answers (9236)

Do estate taxes AND joint taxes need to be filed for the same person?

Taking employee from 1099 to W2 what's the difference between the two?

If your employer owes you back pay, can they charge you a different tax rate then if they paid you your money on time?

Power of Attorney submitted to broker that allows for check writing. Why do I have to fill out two additional POA broker forms?

Revocable living trust

What rights do I have in Pennsylvania my husband passed away, had no will ,my step daughter wants me to sell it, that's my home

Are taxes owed on settlement from trust dispute? Does the settlement agreement need any specific language to avoid taxes?

What does it mean to be appointed personal representative of someone's estate by a judge?

IN CALIFORNIA, what method does a SINGLE MEMBER LLC use to report income & expenses to the IRS?

A property is listed in one town but the property taxes are paid to a neighboring town. Which town would children go to school?