culture
How do you qualify for AIG?
Students qualify for AIG services based on criteria established by the Davidson County Schools Board of Education. Multiple criteria are used in this deci...
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technology insights
Can you work in Italy with dual citizenship?
Italian dual citizenship can create incredible opportunities and foster wonderful cultural exchanges. The main benefits Dual Italian Citizens enjoy are: T...
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global news
How do you calculate a zero-coupon bond?
The basic method for calculating a zero coupon bond’s price is a simplification of the present value (PV) formula. The formula is price = M / (1 + i)^n wh...
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technology insights
When to know if your tax return is still being processed?
The IRS representatives can only research the status of your refund 21 days after you filed electronically or six weeks after you mailed your paper return...
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business
When to set up a LLC with a spouse?
The personal liability of a spouse defeats the purpose of an LLC set-up because property owned by the spouse alone and property owned jointly by the spous...
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local updates
How are capital expenditures deducted?
How Tax Deductions Are Handled. Operational expenditures can be fully tax-deducted in the year they are made, but capital expenditures must be depreciated...
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arts
What is the maximum SSI benefit for a married couple?
SSI is calculated at a “single rate” or “couple rate.” When both partners in a marriage receive SSI, there is a monthly maximum for their combined benefit...
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science
Can a first time home buyer withdraw from an IRA?
Who’s considered a ‘first-time’ homebuyer. While IRA withdrawals before age 59½ usually trigger a 10 percent penalty, there are exceptions—including the f...
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culture
Is it ever too late to file for Social Security?
It’s not until you reach 80 that the amount that you have collected in Social Security surpasses the amount you would’ve collected by claiming at age 62. ...
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culture
What should I do if my CPA makes a mistake?
Your CPA should tell you whether the mistake is material, meaning the error caused you to substantially understate the amount of income tax owed or result...
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