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Why was my tax return rejected by someone else?
My return was rejected because “someone else claimed me as a dependent “ on their taxes. No one should be claiming me. How do I fix this issue? First, you...
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Can I offset foreign property losses against other income?
Any losses from property abroad can be offset against other overseas properties or carried forward to future years if you make a loss overall. You can’t s...
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Do I have to file Form 114?
Whether you live in the U.S. or abroad, every U.S. person (U.S. citizens, green card holders, resident aliens) is required to file FinCEN Form 114 if they...
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What number do I call to get a real person at the IRS?
800-829-1040 Contact an IRS customer service representative to correct any agency errors by calling 800-829-1040. Customer service representatives are ava...
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What is discussing a question?
Discuss. ‘Discuss’ question words typically require an in-depth answer that takes into account all aspects of the debate concerning a research topic or ar...
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How do you respond to thank you to keep the conversation going?
“Think nothing of it,” or “Not a problem,” or any other verbiage that indicates that the recipient of the thank you was just doing what they would normall...
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Can I write off attorney fees for Social Security disability?
Note also that if you hired a disability attorney to help you win your Social Security benefits, you can deduct the cost of the attorney’s fee so you don’...
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Who can file 1040 short form?
Before recent tax reforms, you could file with Form 1040EZ if: Your filing status was single or married filing jointly. You had taxable income of less tha...
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What is the average income of a 70 year old man?
In 2019, the median income of the four-fifths of people age 65 and older who are fully retired was $22,005…. Table 2. Median income, by age, with no earni...
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Do you have to open an estate when someone dies in NC?
Probate court proceedings are required only if the deceased person owned assets in his or her name alone. Other assets can usually be transferred to their...
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