All categories - 10 November 2007

I have a decent knowledge of tax issues but I am having trouble trying to figure one thing out. Someone wants to take a loss on a rental property that was also used for personal use. The property was used 20 days for personal and 150 days as rental. Normally this would mean that he is not allowed to take the loss since his personal use is above the threshold.

The only issue I have is that the property was not rented out by the taxpayer, but a property management company. The company only allows 25 days of personal use per year and is in control of the property the rest of the year. Since the tax payer cannot control the number of rental days, some could argue that he has really rented it to the company for the entire year less the 20 days. This would qualify him for the rental loss since he is below the 10% threshold.

Anyone know any authority for this? Tax court cases would be great.

2007-11-10 11:16:46 · 1 answers · asked by ? 2 in United States

2007-11-10 11:16:43 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Music

When my Aunt died many states away, I awoke and had a strong feeling someone else was in the room. I then had a feeling that I had never had before, like a hug of pure love. Very warm and very different than anything else I'd ever experienced. From this time I have always believed that there truly is "something" after you die or some sort of spirit/soul. The next morning I heard that she had died around that time, but I wasn't surprised since I already knew after what had happened.

I was fully awake when this happened, it wasn't a dream, and it was so unique that I know it was real... but not entirely sure the specifics of course! I've heard stories from others about when relatives die...

Have you experienced similar extra-ordinary events/experiences when those who you were close too died? What happened? (Sorry to ask something so personal, but I wanted to know for a long time how common this was)

2007-11-10 11:16:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

does anyone know a good recipe for chocolate chip cookies, i keep trying the recipe on the back of the tollhouse chips but it never comes out right and its not because i'm a bad cook i am a pretty good cook and they just dont turn out well. i wanted to make my dad some GOOD chocolate chip cookies for tomorrow because it was supposed to be his day off this week but he has been working overtime all week and they made him come in tomorrow too so i wanted to bake him some cookies to make him feel a little better. thanks

2007-11-10 11:16:32 · 6 answers · asked by crystal h 2 in Cooking & Recipes

Various social outings never work even while being extroverted. The people I try to talk to always end up flaky so a social life isn't for me. How can I rid of lonely feelings and just focus on studying?

2007-11-10 11:16:30 · 4 answers · asked by asahiippo 2 in Psychology

I currently am in the First Lego League Robotics Competition for my middle school, but soon I will be moving on to high school. My high school will not offer a robotics team, but I would like to continue with robotics as a "sport" as I complete my education. The prospect of battling robots interests me. Any help is appreciated.

2007-11-10 11:16:28 · 1 answers · asked by house.md_rules 2 in Engineering

Mine is 8days. But now i usully take shower every 2-3 days. What about you? what's the longest you gone without taking shower

2007-11-10 11:16:01 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

WOW! I'm the first one to ask this question! Cool!

2007-11-10 11:16:01 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

what should we see?

2007-11-10 11:16:00 · 19 answers · asked by Bite me 6 in Polls & Surveys

The cartoon calendar shows Fritz Haarmann, who murdered 24 young men and boys in the 1920s, lurking under a tree with a hatchet next to the door for December 1. Below him, Santa Claus hands out presents to children in a festive-looking Hanover. what do you think about this? or what is your opinion about this ?

2007-11-10 11:15:53 · 6 answers · asked by shabana b 1 in Christmas

He was very popular, he would help anyone, why would he be taken at 46 years. He had so much to give, he was a much nicer person than me. Why didn't I die instead? He will never see his kids marry, or grandchildren. I wonder why I should live and he die?

2007-11-10 11:15:48 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I bought my home 1 1/2 yrs ago, with no money down. My interest rate is 5.454. Amount financed was $58,500 and the property is valued at 60,000. I didn't realize how much I had in bills and now find my bills are eating me alive. I have been to a debt counselor and am getting some help but with medical bills, I feel I am in a losing battle. I am considering refinanceing with money from my retirement.. about $5,000 as a down payment to lower my monthly payment. Or should I let it go back to the bank and get an apartment.

2007-11-10 11:15:47 · 8 answers · asked by cyndee_45 1 in Personal Finance

I'm interested in Stock market and economy and company ownership, stuff like that...I'm a sophmore in high school so there's no immediate rush but i'm just asking around to get a general feel.
Thanks!

2007-11-10 11:15:40 · 1 answers · asked by Alebasque 3 in Higher Education (University +)

I wanted to write this as my sister and I were talking about flea stuff today and she told me how she was going to buy some bob martin spot on for her cats then she saw some shocking reports on the internet :(
I wanted to share with you so owners are aware xx
http://www.moggies.co.uk/articles/bob_martin.html
http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews-all-55782.html
http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/pets-and-animals/bob-martin-flea-products/435653/

2007-11-10 11:15:35 · 5 answers · asked by kaytee576 3 in Cats

hiya ive only had 30 lessons and i passed my test first time, sssssooo happy.
how long has it taken you?
oh and no show offs!!!!

2007-11-10 11:15:34 · 4 answers · asked by some people are rude 2 in Standards & Testing

2007-11-10 11:15:32 · 1 answers · asked by babyddk94 1 in Other - Sports

how will it effect the taste?

2007-11-10 11:15:31 · 7 answers · asked by mary tyler moo 3 in Cooking & Recipes

Wife acuses him of adultry because he talks intimnately with the next door neighbor for hours with the wife always present.
He nevers sees this neighbor without his wife being present
Hes careful that way. His wife never joins in the conversation but endures the deep sensuaous words. He always leaves with the wife and she says he does his huband act at night

she says he is commiting adultry with his words. Do you agree. They have been married ten years. Just before they go over for the conversation he always buys her the wife gifts which she loves. He never forces her to go over there. When she doesnt fell like going he wont go. The two ladies are best friends. They remain on good terms and are still bestr friends

2007-11-10 11:15:28 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Marriage & Divorce

Let's remind ourselves that this is the same team that humilated Arizona State (7-5 at that time) at its Bowl game. Coming back to this year, ASU is 9-1, and Hawaii is 8-0 (will be 9-0 after tonight's game). But while ASU is ranked in the top 10, Hawaii is only 14. I think it's pretty obvious that as much as ASU got better, so did Hawaii. When Kansas loses later tonight, Hawaii will be the only undefeated team in the country. But for now, I don't think they'll even be ranked in the top 10.

2007-11-10 11:15:21 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Football (American)

style of dress................mine is a long cool woman in a black dress.......but you have to sorta change a few words...it would go ...short fat woman in a pink dress if the words of your song don't fit, change them....good luck with this one

2007-11-10 11:15:18 · 3 answers · asked by Sweet Judy 7 in Polls & Surveys

My husband just found out he's promoted to master sergeant now, but won't pin it on until june 08. He says it is tradition to celebrate now, before he even has the full pay, benefits and rank. I think it would be best to wait until June to throw a big party. What do you think?

2007-11-10 11:15:15 · 15 answers · asked by techNot 1 in Military

They wave their arms like on a Roller Coaster, or at a rock concert. I really can't tell the three gestures apart. Just wondering what that is all about.

2007-11-10 11:14:48 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Is it important to know the difference between Michaelangelo and Modigliani, or to be able to express onself in the way these artists did? Or should schools encourage children to explore different media in order to express themseles in unique and personal ways?

serious answers please :]

2007-11-10 11:14:42 · 9 answers · asked by slick 1 in Teaching

i have
FIFA 08
MOTORSTORM
CALL OF DUTY 4
ASSASSINS CREED ( i reserved it)

2007-11-10 11:14:36 · 5 answers · asked by yi yi 3 in PlayStation

Especially the gifted ones.
please list your gift.

2007-11-10 11:14:34 · 4 answers · asked by The Unborn 3 in Polls & Surveys

2007-11-10 11:14:31 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

Who do you think Georgia will SLAUGHTER in the Sugar Bowl? Knowshon Moreno is a BEAST and Matt Stafford still has a year or two. I'm an Auburn fan, but I think Auburn's offense gave that game away. 4 turnovers! Not to say that Georgia's defense isn't good, but against Auburn's offense tonight, they seemed untouchable.

2007-11-10 11:14:24 · 9 answers · asked by Cutting Edge 4 in Football (American)

i hate how my nose points up a little at the end like a normal nose. i would like to have an indian nose like my grandma and i was wondering how i could do that by myself. i am willing to break it but will that actually work

2007-11-10 11:14:16 · 6 answers · asked by DownWithTheSickness 3 in Other - Skin & Body

2007-11-10 11:14:14 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I know its not commen but i know someone who got pregnant a week after their period. Meaning they had sex a week after and got pregnant. How is that possible?

2007-11-10 11:14:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy