Recent questions tagged tax

Description : Am I doing something wrong on my taxes?

Last Answer : Did you do this on the computer, connected to a tax site (like H and R Block), or on paper? If you do it online, they double check your work.

Description : US jellies who have worked as expats can you answer a tax question?

Last Answer : I was overseas for 9 years working for a large corporation. My taxes were done by Delloite and KPMG so you can figure they knew what they were doing. During those years I did not contribute to ... it shows 0 income for those years. Of course I was more than compensated for that small negative.

Description : Do panhandlers pay tax on begging gains?

Last Answer : The money is taxable. Any money or other goods/services received for a thing or personal service is taxable. That doesn't mean a return automatically must be filed. AGI has to be more than the ... deduction to have to even file. There are exceptions which make you file even if no tax liability.

Description : Was NAFTA a good idea?

Last Answer : NAFTA is a great idea because it really is a global community that we live in. Keeping everything here in the states just ups the prices we have to pay for everything and we all deserve to have the opportunity to buy the best products at the best prices.

Description : If a flat-tax was used why would a postcard be necessary?

Last Answer : answer:I doubt your EZ form is 25 pages. Can you even itemize with an EZ? I haven't looked at it in years. I just looked at your link, and I agree it looks basically the same as what we ... worried about the saving and payment? It says on the card that you subtract what you paid from what you owe.

Description : If your state imposed a 5% tax for improvements, what would you vote they need to improve first?

Last Answer : Agreed. Roads and bridges. I live in Idaho and a former governor proposed and instigated a road project to Connect Idaho. It's a project to build a roadway (freeway?) from I-84 ... through Emmett to connect with US 95 just south of Council. This among other needed road reconstruction projects.

Description : How does one input donation write offs during tax season?

Last Answer : answer:You can deduct up to a certain amount of your charitable contributions (currently equal to your percentage of tax due). The way you do it is by itemizing your deductions.

Description : I am looking for a GLBT tax accountant in northern MD?

Last Answer : answer:Are you looking for someone specific or do you just really want to find an accountant who’s gay (why?)? If it’s the former, you should post a missed connection on Craigslist.

Description : When are taxes due in the USA this year (2011)?

Last Answer : It’s the 18th. IRS extended it. Here ya go

Description : What if we had a tax based on height?

Last Answer : Great! I was 6’2”, but am now about 4’4” in my wheelchair. Far out…..tax break! See ya…..Gary/wtf

Description : Would you rather be taxed on how much income you make, or on how much you pollute?

Last Answer : I am sure I pollute a lot more than I make. We have 3 containers for waste in Concord…Yard stuff, food garbage, and recyclable. None of the cans ever fill during the week. I don’t think I am responsible for green-house gases, though. I don’t even have a green-house.

Description : The Torries support tax cuts for those married, but how does this affect Civil Partnerships?

Last Answer : People in civil partnerships enjoy all the same tax benefits as married couples. Any assets can be given as gifts between civil partners without attracting inheritance tax, this is because they are ... the married couples tax allowance it stands to reason it would apply to civil partnerships too.

Description : Should wealthy Americans receive Medicare if they can afford insurance?

Last Answer : why not? Everyone should be treated equally. It’s not really that fair to go “hey you’re 70 and you’re in a wheel chair, but we’re not going to give you this because you have a bit more money than anyone else. bye!”

Description : Do all states charge a motor fuel fee (tax) as a flat rate or do some charge fuel tax as a percentage of purchase like sales tax?

Last Answer : The standard tax imposed on motor fuel is a flat tax per gallon. You can check any state’s tax rate with a motor club. These taxes are relatively stable, and may not change for years.

Description : Define the following terms related to tariff: (i) Connected load (ii) Unit consumed (iii) Fixed charges (iv) Electricity Tax 

Last Answer : (i) Connected load  It is the sum of the power ratings (Watts or kW or MW) of all devices and machines existing (installed) in the premises of consumer. It is used to decide the ... a percentage of the total electricity bill which includes all amounts that go to the electricity supply agency.