United States - September 2007

For example, why am I charged for 'touch tone' dialing? At $1.50 per line no less! Do the phone companies really support rotary dialing phones anymore? And do we need federal excise taxes plus state excise taxes plus sales tax, plus other fees and taxes? Shouldn't that be a part of pricing?

2007-09-14 06:11:50 · 3 answers · asked by KeithB 2

I live in Texas. There are all kinds of taxes on my bill which are apparently legit, as they tax my phone, internet service, & cable service. However, they have also taxed pay-per-view movies, etc. How do I determine if what are truly taxable items? Thanks

2007-09-14 06:08:20 · 2 answers · asked by KeithB 2

2007-09-14 05:47:22 · 7 answers · asked by Doclester 4

I am running for a local position on the school board, and need to pay for post cards and lawn signs... I have been fund raising, but don't have enough money for stamps.

Help!!!

2007-09-14 05:22:15 · 5 answers · asked by bethany_s 2

OK this is just the tip of the iceberg but i'm just wondering....

i work and get paid, and i pay taxes on the money that i just earned... then i take the money that i get after the tax man, and go to the store to buy something, and i have to pay taxes on it....

how can the government justify taxing YOUR hard earned money while its coming in, and going out?? thats like paying double taxes on your income....

2007-09-14 03:58:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi everyone,
I live in Pennsylvania and make 45k a year and I'm receiving on my next check a bonus of $1,000. How much is that taxed? How much of that bonus am I taking home? $800, $700? Thank you!!

2007-09-14 03:31:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a friend who's ex is on welfare. His 3 children live with her. He pays child support. She is not working. Since she doesn't work she can't claim the children on taxes, correct? She doesn't have any income except for the welfare. If she is not claiming them as dependents, doesn't my friend have the right to claim them as dependents on his taxes? If he can, would he have to get her to fill out an 8332 form?

2007-09-14 02:17:06 · 7 answers · asked by Barb W 1

I have a full-time (W2) job and am also an independent contractor (1099) on the side. How can I estimate my taxes for the 1099 work?

2007-09-14 02:03:34 · 6 answers · asked by Brian B 1

I have not filed taxes yet.
The IRS owes us money.

2007-09-14 02:02:50 · 4 answers · asked by mrartist69 1

I was told to file at 62, but I don't even know if I will live that long. I am healthy now, but one never knows. I would like to wait until I am 66 to draw more on what little I do have in it.

2007-09-14 01:55:21 · 4 answers · asked by Pat 1

wher do my taxes go to? I mean, school isn't free. medicine isnt free. transportation isnt free. u get robbed and call the police and all they do is file some stupid report, useless.

so why the **** am I paying 20% of my paycheck?? where the **** does it go?

2007-09-13 22:56:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I made $618 in 2 weeks from my PT job..

I got paid today, but only got paid $499... where's the rest???? if it was taxes, it seems an awful lot!! that's like 20% almost! is it right/???

2007-09-13 22:10:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-13 20:44:08 · 6 answers · asked by Khushnu 2

Say I sell stocks for a profit of $5000. Then I sell other stocks at a total $3000 loss. Am I taxed on $2000 or is my $3000 deducted from my total year's income?

2007-09-13 19:25:24 · 4 answers · asked by jamesv000 2

My cousin is leaving to Mexico and asked me to keep his $10,000 until he comes back. I know theres a certain amount that if deposited to any account, the bank reports it to the IRS. How can I prove incase of an audit that I was just holding it for a while and it's not my money; Or what would I have to do?

2007-09-13 17:34:23 · 9 answers · asked by jredsje 2

2007-09-13 17:12:10 · 5 answers · asked by Cervantes 1

Can I still file taxes( I have a 6 month old daughter so I would like to get some money back at the end of the year....If so how....Is this even illegal?(I don't know why they won't pay me through payroll/ Im a us citizen so its not like they are hiring an illegal/.

2007-09-13 15:24:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

WHAT COULD BE STOPING A STOCK FROM INCREASING?

2007-09-13 15:17:03 · 9 answers · asked by secondson2002 3

For a job this summer, my 18 yr old freshman was told to fill out a W-9 at the start of her employmenrt. Neither income taxes nor social security were taken. For reason not expained here, it is essential she not be considered self-employed or contracted labor.

2007-09-13 14:37:47 · 2 answers · asked by richard t 1

My wife does not yet have a visa to come to the U.S. I am still petioning her. We got married in July in her country. For tax purposes, am I single or do I file married but separate returns?

2007-09-13 14:10:58 · 5 answers · asked by 4TeamParlay 1

The city tax I found out from my employer were a mistake and SHOULDNT be taken since I dont live or work in the city of NY only the STATE. So how do I go about getting my City tax back since when I filed my taxes I didn't get a refund for my city tax?

2007-09-13 13:47:05 · 5 answers · asked by strawberrykiss31 1

When a company grants medical (dental and vision as well) benefits to domestic partners, it adds the value of that benefit as if it was paid in cash to each paycheck. So, if you make 10$ per hour and you work 40 hours (400$) and your company values the benefit being granted to your partner as 100$ - you will be taxed as if you were paid 500$ - even though you only receive 400. I'm just wondering if this can be claimed or credited somewhere when I file this year...

2007-09-13 13:35:02 · 5 answers · asked by billdyer76 1

2007-09-13 13:33:58 · 3 answers · asked by NY 1

I own a small company. I am thinking about leasing a car through my company. I want to know what kind of tax positives come out of this? I LIVE IN ILLINOS

THANKS IN ADVANCE

2007-09-13 12:13:54 · 4 answers · asked by searstower 2

If you were Regular Armed Forces and you found out the folks in your platoon were all paid pre-enlistment bonuses? $20,000, tax free to be there, Would you feel confident with a "paid for" soldier next to your reg service uniform, in a regular service uniform? Would you feel betrayed?

2007-09-13 12:01:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a US citizen and want to do this. I have a regular job I pay taxes on and make extra money as a sports bettor (punter in the UK). I don't want the US government to take that money. In the UK punters don't pay taxes. I just wanna know what can I do to get my gambling money in a UK account.

2007-09-13 11:45:08 · 16 answers · asked by apocq 1

Does taxable medicare and taxable social security income decrease for pre tax deductions (such as 401k, flex spending) in the same way the federal taxable income decreases?

2007-09-13 11:04:19 · 4 answers · asked by Numbers 2

i am confused by the language in the tax code...does the vehicle have to weigh more or less than 6000 pounds? or does that only matter if it's an suv? does an suv have to weigh more than 6000 pounds but a sedan can weigh less? is there a minimum weight? i am not interested in alternative vehicle tax credits. what exactly do i need to know to minimize my out of pocket expense in purchasing a vehicle and claiming it as a section 179 deduction?

example: could i buy a bmw x5 and deduct its cost if it weighed less than 6000 or must it weigh more than 6000 pounds? could i buy a chevy camaro (obviously weighs less than 6000 pounds)?

also do i understand correctly that one has the option of depreciating the cost of the vehicle over the life of the vehicle or expensing the complete cost of the vehicle all at once? ...or both?

thanks

2007-09-13 10:51:42 · 5 answers · asked by pgvolff 1

this year? I just became an independant contractor at the end of last year, and I haven't contributed all year. Would the rollover be seen as a contribution, since I was taxed when it changed over???

2007-09-13 09:35:14 · 5 answers · asked by Jennifer G 1

My mother is over 65 and owes the IRS back taxes. She makes under $26,000/yr. We have hired a law firm to negotiate with the IRS as she does not have the means to pay.She recently heard of a person (a friend of a friend) that found out after some research,that they are not liable because they are over 65 and make under either 24k or 26k per year. However, my mom's attorney's (who only deal with the IRS) neglected to mention this, so I'm not sure if it's true. Possibly the law firm knows this and wants to collect fees anyway? Any info would really be appreciated.

2007-09-13 09:11:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous