April 26th, 2008
Take note: The IRS has announced that users of the Where’s My Refund? feature may experience intermittent outages on Sunday, April 27, 2008 between the hours of 1:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m. EST.
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By Kelly -- 9 comments
April 26th, 2008
Whew. Tax Day has come and gone. Maybe you’re waiting on a refund - not the rebate (that’s something different) - but a refund.
If at least 28 days has passed since you filed, you can check with the IRS to find out the status of your refund.
You can:
Call the IRS Refund Hotline at […]
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April 25th, 2008
If you’re like me, every year at about this time, you make a vow that the next tax year will be different.
If you’re like me, you’re also six feet six inches tall, an incorrigible wise-ass and think you’re way cooler than you actually are.
For the purposes of this discussion, though, we should probably […]
By Kelly -- 3 comments
April 20th, 2008
Taxpayer asks:
Hi Kelly,
I have a quick question.I used e file ( turbo tax- free editon ) and IRS rejected it on 15th , so I sent my documents via postal mail.Meanwhile on my second attempt to e file with paper sign . IRS accepted my return. Does it create any problem as everywhere it […]
By Kelly -- 4 comments
April 17th, 2008
Taxpayer asks:
I received my 1099 on Feb. 8 and noticed that the amount looked higher than it should have been. So I checked my bank records twice. Compared to the 1099, my bank statements said $646.01 less than the 1099.
Feb. 12, I call my ex-boss’ accountant (T), and tell him about this problem. […]
By Kelly -- 3 comments
April 15th, 2008
Here’s the form for individuals: form 4868 as pdf
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April 15th, 2008
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We already knew that Chicago holds the distinction for the highest sales tax rate in the country… and apparently, it’s affected the population. Chicago also holds the top spot for tax filer procrastination. Who’s number 2? You’ll have to check out the list […]
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April 14th, 2008
Taxpayer asks:
Good Morning:
My wife was working for a local music school teaching lesson for only a couple of months last year. She was paid a total of $120.00 for 2007. The Music store has not sent us a 1099-MISC form. How do I declare this income on my 1040 form? Do I still have […]
By Kelly -- 3 comments
April 14th, 2008
Taxpayer asks:
Hi, can I report my 2007 1099MISC income with my 2008 tax return?
Taxgirl says:
I wouldn’t. The IRS will receive a copy of the 1099-MISC issued by the payer and will expect to see corresponding income on your return. When the information doesn’t match up, you will likely receive a notice from the […]
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April 8th, 2008
Taxpayer asks:
Hi taxgirl,
There is a woman at our church who recently lost her home in a storm. A few of us put our heads together and decided to take up a collection for her. We collected money, housewares, bedding, you name it. She lost almost everything that she owned so we started […]
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