Real tax questions from real readers, answered. Got a question of your own? This is where Taxgirl answers them.
Taxpayer asks: Heeello! I was wondering if it is true that my stimulus payment could be taken for outstanding hospital bills I have yet to pay? If so, “How will that help boost the economy?” Thanks for your time… Taxgirl says: The short answer is no. Rebates are being withheld or reduced for federal obligations…
Taxpayer asks: I have a problem. I let my son’s father claim us on his taxes and he died on 3/29/08. What do I do to get the rebate back on, at least on my son and myself? Not to sound morbid! But what can I do? Taxgirl says: If the return for 2007 was…
Taxpayer asks:Hello, I have a daughter born 3/3/06. There has been a delay in her birth cert. due to name change which also means I have not been able to acquire a ss# for her. I am going to do an amendment for the past 2 tax years once I receive the proper documents (birth…
Taxpayer asks: Just curious, are the foreign taxpayers who are not American citizens also going to get the stimulus rebate checks? I’ve heard people from all over the world have been filing tax forms for the stimulus payment. (And apparently, these are non-American citizens who have social security numbers). Taxgirl says: Permanent residents overseas who…
Taxpayer asks: Dear Taxgirl, In the last couple months, I’ve received a spammy e-mail asking me to sign an “electronic petition” against a tax increase so the government can provide health care to illegal aliens. I deleted this whenever I got it, because it just sounds like some urban legend to me. I mean who…
Taxpayer asks: Hi– Was wondering if you could advise on what happens if a married couple has, say, a capital loss carryover, and the couple divorces. Do they just split the carryover down the middle? Can they negotiate the amount each takes? Does the carryover amount change with a filing status change? Taxgirl says: Divorce…
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 says…
Taxpayer asks: We thought we’d get an early start on taxes this year, but it didn’t happen. My husband and I used Turbo Tax to do our taxes (we also have two young children) and at first, it said that we owed $1200 or something like that. So, we waited until last minute to redo…
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. I…
Taxpayer asks: I was told to put 1040 and my SS# on the check, which I have done in a rush (yesterday). Today I see a small notice informing me to make check out to US Treasury RATHER than IRS. I’d like to think it’s no big deal. but – I’d like to believe in…