technology insights
Can Americans live in Baja Mexico?
Approximately 1.5 million U.S. citizens live permanently in Mexico and many have put down roots in Baja California’s coastal cities, such as Rosarito Beac...
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environment
Is pension income general or passive?
Furthermore, if we review the definition of passive income in IRC Section 469, pension income does not fall in the passive income category. What is a good...
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science
When is it time to sell your property?
5) When the joy of owning is less than the joy of doing something else more important. The more money you make, the less joy you will experience collectin...
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local updates
What is a net win/loss statement?
A win/loss statement is an accounting provided by a single casino that states the player’s wins and losses while gambling there, according to Trib Total M...
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global news
Can students on OPT come back to the US?
This means that you should be able to return to the U.S. after traveling while on OPT as long as you have the required documents: a valid EAD (OPT card) I...
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environment
Can a broker represent themselves as a buyer?
Technically no. A person holding a real estate sales persons license can only represent the broker. A client, whether they be a buyer or a seller has a co...
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business
What needs to be disclosed when selling a house in California?
You will need to include information about all appliances in the home, including which are included in the sale as well as whether they are operational. Y...
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culture
Is a lump-sum payment in a divorce settlement taxable?
Lump sum payments of property made in a divorce are typically taxable. Likewise, the payments were taxable income for the spouse who receives the payments...
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environment
Can siblings share a mortgage?
Yes. Many lenders allow two families to combine their respective incomes in order to jointly purchase a house. Both households will need to meet the minim...
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environment
Can I get a 1099 if I never filled out a W9?
When a vendor has failed to provide the proper W-9 documentation, a business owner is still allowed to process a year-end Form 1099-Misc form, reporting a...
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