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Can I get F-1 visa if I am married?
If you’re an F-1 student who recently married a U.S. citizen or green card holder (permanent resident), you can apply for a marriage-based green card to s...
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health
What does it mean to credit interest on a mortgage?
Generally, points and lender credits let you make tradeoffs in how you pay for your mortgage and closing costs. Points, also known as discount points, low...
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culture
What is reportable income to the IRS?
Income is income, no matter the amount. The reason that this gets confusing for individual taxpayers is that the threshold for required reporting from the...
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Can you not claim yourself on taxes anymore?
No. You cannot claim yourself as a dependent on taxes. Dependency exemptions are applicable to your qualifying dependent children and qualifying dependent...
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education
What do you need to know about a 1099-S?
A form 1099-S is a tax document used to ensure that the full amount received for a real estate sale of some kind is accurately reported. When real estate ...
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health
Why are my transcripts not available?
If you don’t see a return transcript available for download, it likely means that you didn’t file a return for that year, or that the IRS hasn’t processed...
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arts
How do I find a date online?
Online dating tips: the nine-step guide Make sure you are ready to start dating. Find the best dating site for you. Take advantage of online personality t...
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education
Can a couple file taxes separately?
Married couples have the option to file jointly or separately on their federal income tax returns. The IRS strongly encourages most couples to file joint ...
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technology insights
Is there a difference in Social Security at age 70?
“For example, your monthly payment can be as much as 32 percent more starting at age 70 than what you would have collected at age 66.” Did You Know: The S...
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business
What to do when your tax file is missing?
When your tax file is found, be very sure to note the exact directory that it is in – Windows uses a lot of User\ and My Notes and My Documents and other ...
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