education
How do I get my transcripts from a previous college?
To get an official copy of your transcript, contact your school’s registrar. In most cases, you don’t even have to call or go in person; the registrar’s o...
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environment
Is the TurboTax app legit?
TurboTax may not have the best reputation, but it’s a leader in tax preparation services for a reason. Millions of people come back to TurboTax year after...
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education
Why does the IRS website not recognize my Social Security number?
Sometimes the information the IRS has on it’s records is incorrect or an e-filed tax return is not accepted by the IRS no matter what you do. Does Social ...
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technology insights
Why is my federal tax refund so late?
4. Form 8379 If you file a joint tax return and all or some of your tax refund was applied to your spouses’ past-due federal or state tax, child or spousa...
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science
Is the IRS using green dot?
Stay in the know. Green Dot does not provide, and is not responsible for, the products, services, or overall website content available on irs.gov. The Gre...
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arts
How do you calculate principal when interest is known?
We can rearrange the interest formula, I = PRT to calculate the principal amount. The new, rearranged formula would be P = I / (RT), which is principal am...
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business
When to claim capital gains tax on house sale?
However, tax exemptions can be claimed in this case unlike in the case of short term capital gains. Home Loan – If you have purchased a house after taking...
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culture
What happens if I mail my tax return without W-2?
If you simply forgot to mail a copy of the W-2 with your return but accounted for the income, you don’t need to file an amendment, and you won’t face any ...
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culture
How to prepare for a LLC tax return?
Follow these steps to prepare your LLC’s tax return. 1. Collect business records. If you have an LLC, what you do during the year has a significant impact...
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science
Does an inherited IRA go through probate?
Unless payable to an estate, IRAs do not pass through the will. Your IRA account has a beneficiary, who will receive your IRA at death, regardless of what...
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