Business & Finance - 31 January 2007

I paid for half of my medical insurance (my employer paid the other half). Can I deduct what I paid from my taxes?

2007-01-31 12:51:48 · 5 answers · asked by madking1 2 in United States

If I lived in my primary residence less than two years, and received a gain I will have to claim a capital gain. Can I claim a capital loss if I lived in my house (primary residence) if I lived in it less than two years, if I received a loss? Wouldn't the same rules apply?

2007-01-31 12:51:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

My ex-fiance claimed the mortgage on his taxes last year. We broke up, and before he left said I could have it for this year. (I refinanced into my name before he moved out.) The interest statement from the old finance co. came to me, but since he is vindictive I'm afraid he will get a copy and claim it on his return. If he does, or did, will the IRS bounce back my return? Or will they demand $$ from me down the road?

2007-01-31 12:48:14 · 2 answers · asked by sandiemaye 4 in United States

I just recently passed the real estate test and I have no idea what to do! Please anyone can you give me some advise on what to do next - I need a good company thats willing to train me?

2007-01-31 12:46:15 · 10 answers · asked by jeannie 1 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-01-31 12:45:54 · 12 answers · asked by radhia c 1 in Small Business

I have a Bachelors degree in Accounting and a Masters in Library Science. (I have never worked as either an accountant or a librarian.) I also have a federal felony conviction, for which I served 5 months at a camp and 5 months house arrest. My offense was white collar and is two years old. My dream job would be to work as a librarian. I live in Southern California. Any good career advice would be appreciated.

2007-01-31 12:45:09 · 8 answers · asked by sdn90036 6 in Careers & Employment

I have a general question. One of my friends in a custody battle with his son's mother. currently no one has full custody of the child till a study is conducted. He has filed claiming his son since he was born, yet now that the mother having hard times financially she placed the child on her tax return. The child was actually living with my friend but not until the mother ran into hard times did she wish to have him back. I was wondering since he has in the past filed with his child included and the child did live with him for the majority of the year other than when he went over to the mom's house, does he have a right to file over her?

2007-01-31 12:44:34 · 3 answers · asked by lostinspace76 1 in United States

2007-01-31 12:44:23 · 4 answers · asked by nora_dallas 1 in United States

I am 19, Full Time college student and living at home, I made about 17k last year, I claimed exempt on state and federal taxes, am I going to owe money? If so how much?

2007-01-31 12:43:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Taxes

Will someone please suggest best way to lump credit card debt into one low interest payment?
I've got very good credit and no cards are ever overdue. I ususally pay more than minimum monthly but this is taking too long to wipe out debt of high APRs. I've asked my credit union about a personal loan (anywhere from 10.9% - 18% APR) and was told to call these ccard companies and get a 10 day payout figure. Is this the best way to lump them and pay less each month freeing up some cash? Can you suggest another way?
I'm thinking I'd like to get them paid off within 36-39 months.
Thanks

2007-01-31 12:42:41 · 5 answers · asked by MJ D 3 in Personal Finance

I only made 4500.00 this year. I noticed that my employer did not take federal taxes out. Although, they should have. What should I do?My W-2 shows that they only took out a total of 500.00 which they applied to social security, medicare, and state tax. I am not sure if this is right. Any suggestions?

2007-01-31 12:41:58 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2 in United States

PLEASE HELP!

2007-01-31 12:37:56 · 14 answers · asked by i cant think of a nickname 1 in Credit

I made about 16,000 and $993 was taken away.

2007-01-31 12:35:55 · 6 answers · asked by krmzjt21 2 in United States

I have heard that you should not close any credit cards so you can establish credit history. However I have also heard that recently opened cards, or too many cards can also damage your credit. Is there an age of the card to determine if you should close them. Should you close any, some, all, none? Just curious how the ages and amounts of the cards can affect you.

2007-01-31 12:35:15 · 8 answers · asked by KJB 1 in Credit

I work 16 hrs a week in a shop plus get tax credits. I have a mortgage, children and bills to pay. I fell and badly sprained my ankle 4 weeks ago, i still cannot walk properly. If i dont go to work i dont get paid. so i have lost out on three weeks money. I am now behind with all my bills, and am struggling on crutchs to work. Am i entitled to any sick pay from somewhere????

2007-01-31 12:33:24 · 12 answers · asked by NIcole 1 in Careers & Employment

I got a promotional flyer saying that if I spend more than $500 during Thanksgiving and Christmas in 2006 with my Chase Credit card, I will be given free air tickets. Because of that, I maximized my spending during that 2 months and it turned out that I spent far more that. Now that I checked with the credit card company and they said there have no records of my account at all. I remember clearly that the promotion does not require any advanced enrollments and all we need to do is to spend. Other than my statements, they keep asking for proofs and refused to issue the tickets. Have you got similar experiences? And what do you suggest that I can do? I pay off all the balances monthly. If I cancel the card, would my credit score drop? Thank you for considering my question!

2007-01-31 12:31:02 · 2 answers · asked by mm 2 in Credit

2007-01-31 12:30:40 · 3 answers · asked by hazel 2 in Personal Finance

I know there is a ticket to work and that benefits may extend for 9 months if the recipient keeps working but how about working limited hours?

2007-01-31 12:30:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

2007-01-31 12:26:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

I am pretty much a stay at homemom. I have a small part time job where I made about 4,000 dollars. They did not take any taxes out of each of my pay checks. If I didn't turn the W-2 stub in with my taxes, what will happen? Can the government find out?

2007-01-31 12:26:27 · 10 answers · asked by Rockinrobin 3 in United States

My employer gave us the opportunity to have remote access online for our work so we can work from home on occassion. Can I deduct my home office since I had set it up just for this purpose?

2007-01-31 12:25:49 · 4 answers · asked by deb 1 in Small Business

2007-01-31 12:25:44 · 4 answers · asked by jeffl27 2 in Other - Advertising & Marketing

What do you think you base your hires on? Is there a certain question you ask a potential employee, that if answered right, helps someone to get the job? If so what is it? What is your idea of someone you wouldn't consider for a job?

2007-01-31 12:25:26 · 3 answers · asked by K_Seeks4Answers 3 in Careers & Employment

I need it for presentation to customers and I think a beneficiary video will be helpful. Preferably downloadable to my laptop. Thanks

2007-01-31 12:23:10 · 2 answers · asked by john c 2 in Insurance

i need to knoww really fast

2007-01-31 12:22:17 · 8 answers · asked by ~stateswimmer#1~ 2 in Careers & Employment

A group of workers was fired for misconduct, but the person that brought it to management's attention is guilty of the same misconduct, probably even worse. However, this employee got to keep their job.

2007-01-31 12:22:13 · 2 answers · asked by Mr. Smartypants 1 in Careers & Employment

Like when you need something done do they come and take a look?

Do they raise your rent on you?

2007-01-31 12:21:02 · 6 answers · asked by the d 6 in Renting & Real Estate

Are retailers , resteraurants etc. allowed by credit card company's to charge a premium when paying by credit card. Whats the law on this.

2007-01-31 12:17:35 · 3 answers · asked by George B 2 in Credit

2007-01-31 12:16:24 · 10 answers · asked by Rita P 2 in Careers & Employment

in the year of 2006 I did not work to much, so i would like to know if I can do taxes.

2007-01-31 12:16:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States