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Inherited mineral rights
Asked Sunday, December 07, 2025 by FaithI was contacted by a company to buy mineral rights that I was unaware of. My dad passed in 2009. I sold the rights to this company and had to probate the will this year. The mineral rights are in Wyoming and I live in California. Since we couldn't find a will, my stepsister inherited half the interest from her mom that passed in 2022 but she signed a quit claim deed to me. I'm having a valuation done. Do we need to value the rights in 2022 for her portion for tax purposes?
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Investment Property
Asked Saturday, December 06, 2025 by ShanIf I invest in rental properties through sites like arrived.com, how would that affect my taxes when I file tax returns next year? Would it position me to receive more back in tax returns?
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Rental Properties
Asked Friday, December 05, 2025 by ShanIf I invest in rental properties through sites like arrived.com, how would that affect my taxes when I file tax returns next year? Would it position me for more deductions?
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How to report ERTC refund checks
Asked Friday, December 05, 2025 by JoseI operate a C Corporation and file IRS form 1120 to report income. In June of 2023 I applied for the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC). I amended my employer's quarterly federal tax return IRS form 941's for years 2020 and 2021. I received the ERC refund checks in 2025. How do I report the refund I just received? Since I amended the IRS form 941, do I have to go back and amend my form 1120 tax returns for years 2020 and 2021?
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withdraw mistaken IRA after tax contributions
Asked Wednesday, November 12, 2025 by MarkI mistakenly had a direct deposit go to my IRA account. This would be an after-tax contribution to an account that otherwise has all pre-tax contributions. Is it possible to remove just this deposit?
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Yes remove this deposit from your IRA account, you will be over the limit and have to pay a penalty to the IRS. Talk to your financial advisor as to how to go about doing this. Keep a detailed record of the money going in and the money coming out. This needs to be done by year-end
Jeanne Adams
Business Manager
Asked Wednesday, September 24, 2025 by JDWould it make more sense (and be easier) to convert from an S Corp to an LLC or dissolve the business and start new as an LLC. The business has not made much profit in the past few years.
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If your S Corporation hasn’t been profitable in recent years, simplifying your structure may make sense. Whether to convert or dissolve depends on your goals and state rules.
If the entity is clean and you want continuity (same EIN, bank accounts, and contracts), a legal conversion from S Corp to LLC is typically the smoother route. However, if the business has old liabilities, inactive operations, or you want a fresh start, dissolving the S Corp and forming a new LLC can be more practical.
Either option should be reviewed with your CPA and legal advisor to ensure compliance with both state filing requirements and IRS entity classification rules.
Nyquaise Moteng
W4 for new job federal form
Asked Friday, September 19, 2025 by JaclineHi there, I started a new job and I received almost a full check and I noticed no federal taxes were taken out. I file the same way as I always have, married/filing jointly, 1 dependent at the $2000 and submit. My last position took taxes out and this job has not. My state taxes for California such as SDI, and Medicare were taken out. I’m a little confused because I’ve never had 0 on the federal portion. I claim one allowance for California as well but I know that doesn’t affect the federal.
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Federal taxes
Asked Thursday, September 18, 2025 by SimoI opened a company in Wyoming last year Eternia Solutions LLC as a sole proprietorship (single-member LLC disregarded for tax purposes). I was told that there is no state tax in Wyoming, but I want to confirm how federal taxes work in my situation. I am not resident of USA. This year my company’s revenue will be about $32,855. I have withdraw ~$9,780 via ATM, and probably i will withdraw the rest. I heard that there are some federal taxes, even WY is tax free. I need clarification about this?
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Hi Simo,
Hope you're doing well.
Whether federal tax applies depends on whether the income earned by your Wyoming LLC is treated as effectively connected income (ECI) with the United States. If the activity is considered ECI, federal tax would generally apply and a Form 1040-NR filing would be required. If it is not ECI, the U.S. may still have other reporting requirements depending on the nature of the income and where the services are performed, but federal income tax may not be triggered.
Let me know if you’d like a detailed review of your specific situation.
Regards,
Alfaisal
Single-member LLC
Asked Tuesday, September 16, 2025 by DeenI have a single-member LLC (Deenil Groups LLC) that is registered neutral but I runs a transportation & tour business with, then makes income, can I use some of the money made from the income as a down payment for a condominium for business or house for business without getting into any tax problems? Or buy a vehicle for the business. What is the best way to do it? I will appreciate your response. Thank you!
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Single-member LLC
Asked Tuesday, September 16, 2025 by DeenI have a single-member LLC (Deenil Groups LLC) that is registered neutral but I runs a transportation & tour business with, then makes income, can I use some of the money made from the income as a down payment for a condominium or house without getting into any tax problems? Or buy a vehicle for the business. What is the best way to do it? I will appreciate your response. Thank you!