Business & Finance - 20 November 2007

Hi ...I am a small time trader on Ebay...
I sell mostly used stuff..and make some money out of it.

Is my income taxable..?

If yes..how can I reduce or save money off such taxes...

2007-11-20 18:22:03 · 4 answers · asked by jardinpaul 2 in United States

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2007-11-20 18:22:01 · 2 answers · asked by andy s 1 in Corporations

My wallet was stolen with my Social Security Card and Birth certificate in it. How can i figure out if someone has used my social security number to get a credit card? I have no other credit cards, but how can i figure out if THEY got one using MY information? I would REALLY appreciate an answer. Thank you so much!

2007-11-20 18:12:55 · 10 answers · asked by Miranda 1 in Credit

2007-11-20 18:09:44 · 6 answers · asked by aris m 1 in Corporations

For example, if I donate $1500 (cost) worth of items to a local high school, is that deductible as a charitable contribrution? (Are high schools "qualified charities"?)

2007-11-20 18:08:40 · 3 answers · asked by John E 1 in Other - Taxes

Basically there were two officers with each 50% of shares of an incorporated company and the company could no longer operate due to cash flow. The company had a $7000 balance with a major financial institution as an overdraft protection amount that was granted a year ago. We signed documents, but I am unsure if this was personally guaranteed at the time. My partner is not agreeing to pay off his half of the balance so this amount was sent to a collection agency. The have listed my name and the Incorporated company and stated that "Your credit bureau is being negatively impacted by this non-payment but can still be repaired." I just got this letter today and wondering if anyone can give me some good advice on what I should do. If it is not personally guaranteed can this affect my personal credit history?

2007-11-20 17:54:04 · 3 answers · asked by John A. 2 in Credit

I have been working in a student assistant job for almost half a year now and they are taking out taxes for federal and state but, have yet to take out for Social security or medicare. I have another job outside of school and they take withholding out for everything. Is there another form I can fill out to have them withold for social security and why aren't they doing this in the first place?

2007-11-20 17:52:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

Is mastering Linux useful in establishing your IT career? Or is it secondary?

2007-11-20 17:30:22 · 5 answers · asked by Goldhill 2 in Technology

I need a little clarification on the following statement from the TreasuryDirect website regarding the EE Bonds: "Paper Series EE Savings Bonds are sold at half face value. The Treasury Department guarantees that new issues of Series EE Bonds will double in value by 20 years from the issue date". Does this mean that if one were to purchase a paper bond, his/her original investment will at least quadruple? For instance, if I were to purchase a $100 EE bond and spend $50 (half face value), it will be worth $200 (double the bond's face value) at its maturity? Also, why are EE bonds sold at their face value on treasury direct? What's the catch in buying paper EE Bonds, which are sold at 50% discount? Thanks in advance.

2007-11-20 17:28:23 · 4 answers · asked by GG 2 in Investing

my eyebrows/lip is peirced and i have visible tatoos. will that hurt me getting job?

2007-11-20 17:22:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

My husband was released from prison in May 07 and he owes child support. We aren't even together any longer but haven't filed for separation or divorce yet. He had a job for about 2 mos. this summer not making much money. Can I file head of household (its my apartment), married filing separately? And do I need to file with him if he didn't make enough money to file?

2007-11-20 17:20:42 · 5 answers · asked by missy_thingy 2 in United States

My daughter bakes cookies and pies and she would like to sell them a store.

2007-11-20 17:06:11 · 2 answers · asked by ephriamgraves 1 in Other - Business & Finance

so I can end world hunger

2007-11-20 16:52:22 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Corporations

Recent trends indicates companies listed on board are starting to reverse back to privatisation.

2007-11-20 16:28:13 · 3 answers · asked by joshua t 1 in Corporations

2007-11-20 16:18:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

Ok, I have been working at Ingles Supermarkets for three years now started as a bagger worked my way to a bookkeeper and now a front end supervisor. I started the front end supervisor job about two months ago. I didnt receive my raise until a month after i complained and told them i wanted retro and the whole nine. I received $85 for a month I called back to the payroll dept and told them it was more than that especially seeing as I had overtime the first 2 week of starting this position. I still havent received it and its been going on another month. OK to top that off I was informed by workers in others districts that the minimum pay went up for my job title in july. I started in September and didnt start at that rate and iam getting paid 2.25 under what im supposed to. How and what would you do to go about getting this crap fixed. Ive talked to my store manager about the retro but he doesnt know that i know th pay for my job is higher and dont know how to approach him.

2007-11-20 16:08:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

I had a debt collector call me a couple of days ago about a credit card debt I had in college, that was 9 yars ago. I know i made a mistake by not paying and now they keep calling me. I asked them to stop but they dont, what do I do. the debt was for less then $1,000

2007-11-20 16:04:04 · 8 answers · asked by oldskool 2 in Credit

does any one know about standing on the side of the side walk and holding the signs if you go to the relator place that is selling the house if you ask there? if any one any thing that would be great! thanks!

2007-11-20 16:04:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

My husband is a "technical sales representative" for a company. He has a contract with his company that includes a "no-compete" clause if he should quit, he will be paid commission with a monthly draw and he is charged for all expenses, and if he would quit he must pay back any amount he is in the "hole". He and the other saleman have to split all of the branch office expenses. His employer pays up-front but then charges them back for branch office staff salaries, benefits, rent, mileage, office equipment, depreciation, utilities, everything. My husband is going to receive a W-2 as an employee for his draws and then only get to deduct 2% of his expenses. It appears his employer is taking the deductions for the expenses, even though the salespersons are being charged for them. My husband is in the "hole" $67K (commissions-draw/expenses) but we will be paying taxes on income of $48K even though his expenses outweight his income. Could someone explain if his employer is right?

2007-11-20 15:51:51 · 5 answers · asked by Tammy O 1 in United States

2007-11-20 15:49:54 · 8 answers · asked by Harry 1 in Investing

2007-11-20 15:34:39 · 4 answers · asked by bornleader79 2 in Health Care

Im starting a new job and they send me an email with all the benefits and stuff, and it says I'll get seven paid Holidays.
What are the most common holidays they give??

2007-11-20 15:34:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

this term is used by the state tax department, and/or welfare dept., and written at the end of a figure, example: $114.34 (NON-TANF) thanks!

2007-11-20 15:24:16 · 2 answers · asked by tikkle 2 in United States

can anyone give me a good estimate on how long it would take a normal UPS truck (on ground, of coarse) to get from the santee area in california to the houston area of texas?, you see, i recently bought somthing over ebay, the maxiumum time it can take to get here is 6 days, the minimum being 2, the seller said the same thing, that the longest it would get here is friday (she recieved payment on the 19th, monday), but the UPS website is telling me the 26th of november, i know somthing is wrong and i am wondering if anyone could just give me a little number estimating the days it would require




Thanks!!!, and have a happy thanksgiving!

2007-11-20 15:22:26 · 4 answers · asked by Gene! :) 3 in Renting & Real Estate

The motley fool uses such slang in their columns as bull, bears and pitches. What exactly is a market cap?

2007-11-20 15:21:51 · 4 answers · asked by matt h 2 in Investing

I am doing a project in my class, Chem com. We have to do a fake town meeting about our towns water supply being turned off. Im the Diner owner. I wanted to know how the water being turned off for a bit can be a problem for the restaurant. What wouldnt i be able to do??

2007-11-20 15:17:37 · 5 answers · asked by Kristenatorgator 3 in Small Business

Hello,

I was wondering my co signer backed out because of marriage problems with my mom. I called and let the company know and they said you need a new co signer right away. They are holding the unit for me until the end of Dec. They are saying I cannot get my deposit back for last month's rent if I cannot find a new co signer and they find someone else to rent the unit. I need help what should I do - I can find another co signer but they have to meet certain requirements,etc. Please help.

2007-11-20 15:17:19 · 4 answers · asked by HelpwithSong 2 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-11-20 15:08:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

2007-11-20 15:07:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

An opportunity to fulfil a family's dream!
I haven't brought anything for myself in years. I want to do things with my daughters, shopping, girls day out, whatever, the same goes for my sons. Things just didn't work out the way I dreamed, but I haven't gave up. So if there are any millionaires out there that need a good tax break, well here I am! I haven't worked outside of my home almost 20 years. No one wants to hire me! Once in my life I would like to go to the store and not worry about pinching a dollar. I am not depressed or anthing, just would like to do more. Start my own business is number 1. Please serious inquiries!

2007-11-20 14:58:44 · 3 answers · asked by suzyqu81 1 in United States