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How long does it take to petition unmarried son?
The marriage drops the child into the Family Third Preference visa category, for which only 23,400 visas are available each year, meaning the child will h...
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Can a 1031 exchange defer capital gains taxes?
A 1031 Exchange allows an investor to “defer” paying capital gains taxes on an investment property when it is sold, as long as another “like-kind property...
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Can I claim my daughter if she graduated college in May?
Yes, the student graduated. However, since the student was in school for 5 months, he or she can still be a dependent, and, if so, would best allow his or...
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Which stock is best for option selling?
The 5 Best Stocks for Trading Options Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) NVIDIA (NASDA...
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What is the penalty for not filing your 2018 tax return?
If the tax due is more than $210, the penalty is at least $210. The IRS provided penalty relief for certain taxpayers whose 2018 federal income tax withho...
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What is the max SEP contribution for 2018?
SEP-IRA limits for 2018 Contributions to a SEP-IRA only come from the employer, and the maximum allowable contribution for 2018 is 25% of each employee’s ...
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Who has to file a form 5471?
Officially known as Form 5471, Information Return of US Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations, this form is required along with your expat ...
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How do you respond to tax demand?
Step-by-Step Guide to Respond to a Demand Notice Step 1 : Login to your e-filing account on with user ID and password. Step 2: Click on ‘E-file’ and go to...
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Are miles between rides deductible?
In reality, you can deduct your mileage on the way to the first passenger, between passengers, and on the way home at the end of the day. This usually res...
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How many hours can you work in a week?
You can’t work more than 48 hours a week on average – normally averaged over 17 weeks. This law is sometimes called the ‘working time directive’ or ‘worki...
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