michelle7212001: Why do taxpayers try to scam the government? I prepare taxes for a p/t job and I just wanted to know if anyone has an opinion on why people try to scam the government for more $ . They will ALMOST ALWAYS find out about it eventually and then the taxpayer can get into a ton of trouble. We have even had people come into our office, … [Read more...] about Why do taxpayers try to scam the government?
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If I file taxes with my illegal immigrant husband, will we get back anything he paid in taxes?
eseyejinga: If I file taxes with my illegal immigrant husband, will we get back anything he paid in taxes? I finally got a job, and was wondering come tax time when I file taxes with my illegal immigrant husband (I am a US citizen). Will we get back everything we could as if he was a citizen, or will they only give back my part? We also have a … [Read more...] about If I file taxes with my illegal immigrant husband, will we get back anything he paid in taxes?
How can taxes you pay on real estate benefit your income tax return?
ocman21: How can taxes you pay on real estate benefit your income tax return? I'm doing a project for my business class, and I need lots of informations on this question. Also I have another question: What type of taxes do you have to pay on real estate? Answers and Views: Answer by PooPooLaTrashThe standard deduction is upped by $ 1000 for … [Read more...] about How can taxes you pay on real estate benefit your income tax return?
Are there tax benefits if I get a business lisense for selling things on online auctions?
Jack: Are there tax benefits if I get a business lisense for selling things on online auctions? I'm thinking about turning my online selling into a business, and I'm trying to get a feel for the tax-related pros and cons of making it official. Here are 2 questions: (1) I understand that I can write off business expenses on my tax returns. That … [Read more...] about Are there tax benefits if I get a business lisense for selling things on online auctions?
How much of our taxes are payed by teens?
Gigi: How much of our taxes are payed by teens? I don't want to know how much the average teen pays, just how much money in taxes are by teens or a percent. Let me rephase my question: How much money that the U.S now possess was once owned by teens. Answers and Views: Answer by mrs_GVirtually none--most of them get it all back at tax refund … [Read more...] about How much of our taxes are payed by teens?
How high do income taxes have to get before Americans just stop working?
Rex Feral: How high do income taxes have to get before Americans just stop working? If you add up all the taxes you pay now, Fed. Income tax, FICA, Social Security, State tax, City tax, Local tax, Property tax, Sales tax, Gas tax, etc., already most of your income goes toward paying taxes. What percentage will be too much. Will you work when … [Read more...] about How high do income taxes have to get before Americans just stop working?
I purchased a home with my sister in January, can we both claim the tax credit?
WhasianRockStar: I purchased a home with my sister in January, can we both claim the tax credit? I closed on my home in January of 2010. My sister went in on the house with me, and both our names are on the title. We don't file independently. Can we both claim the $ 8,000 tax credit as we are both first time homebuyers? Answers and … [Read more...] about I purchased a home with my sister in January, can we both claim the tax credit?