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If I buy things at yard sales, and sell them for profit on e-bay , do I have to pay income tax on the profits?
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Answered on June 23, 2015
Yes. If you buy something for $1. and sell it for $2 you need to report the $1. profit. It doesn't matter whether that is on EBay or in any other...
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Can I sue my tax preparer? Am I obligated to pay her?
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Answered on June 23, 2015
In answer to your question "Can I sue my tax preparer," the answer is "yes." The question is "what are your damages?" If they are not much you...
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Do my wife and I have to pay Per Capita Tax?
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Answered on June 23, 2015
You need to pose this question to a lawyer in the United Kingdom. We do not have a per capita tax in the U.S.
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Do I need to report tax or some other form for my money wire transferred from China?
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Answered on June 23, 2015
A gift from a non-resident alien that is not of U.S. situs property is not a reportable gift by the non-resident. If it is less than $100,000 you...
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Effects of Appellate Court Reversal on Taxing Costs Order by the Lower Court
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Answered on June 20, 2015
I suggest you call a competent litigator like Michael Doland at 310-478-1000 #15.
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What is the limit that you can make a deposit to your checking account before you have to report it to the IRS?
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Answered on June 20, 2015
If your brother made you a gift it is not taxable income. If your brother is a U.S. citizen or resident there is no need to file an IRS Form 3520....
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Can my payment towards a civil debt settlement case be a tax deduction since it came from my IRA?
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Answered on June 20, 2015
No: the payment is not a deduction since it came from your IRA. Yes, the award is taxable. You must issue the recipient a 1099-MISC. Ms. Erdmann...
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For tax purposes, how would you classify the sale of a part-time artist's 40 year old archive?
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Answered on June 16, 2015
The sale of the asset will result in taxable capital gains. It should be included on his tax return just like any other capital gain.
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Does any party pay income tax on a RMD withdraw that goes directly to a tax-exempt charity via a trustee-trustee transfer?
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Answered on June 16, 2015
A gift to a charity is not considered in dealing with the $14,000 annual gift exclusion. The special rule on charitable donations from IRAs was...
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How to report offshore mutual fund in tax return to irs?
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Answered on June 16, 2015
You need to include the income earned on the account on your 1040 and your need to file an FBAR (FinCen 114) if it is over $10,000. You should...
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