Personal Taxes

Missed RMD & potential liquidation of smaller ira

Asked Wednesday, September 23, 2026 by Adrienne

RMD wasn’t taken for 2022-24. Was taken in 2025. Will I be require to pull out back rmd (combined with this yr +/-$40k). Additionally, there is a different IRA of $40k I want to use to pay 1/2 the house off. It’s currently losing $. For other reasons it has to be now or never & if not the $203/m rmd can’t be used to pay down the home. Annual income is +/- $79k. I know I’d potentially be doubling my tax base for a year but I feel like if it’s losing $ + rmd + mortg interest it’d be worth it. 83yo

Quick Answer:

Regarding the missed RMDs (2022–2024): Yes, you are legally required to withdraw the missed amounts immediately. You must also file **IRS Form 5329** for each missed year to report the shortfall. Whil...

Personal Taxes

Overdue taxes

Asked Tuesday, September 01, 2026 by Kabian

My wife and I have not completed our taxes for the last four years. I'd like to find someone to do them.

Quick Answer:

You should prioritize filing immediately, as the IRS can assess failure-to-file penalties and interest that compound over time. Furthermore, the statute of limitations to claim a refund generally expi...

Personal Taxes

capital gains

Asked Tuesday, August 04, 2026 by Michael

Divorced and agreed on a delay of sale of marital home with my ex remaining at the home and responsible for paying the mortgage. I would get half the equity at the time I moved out (Aug 2024) and she need to sell/buy me out by NLT 2032. I have read that either I need to update the MSA to state that she has "exclusive use an doccupany' of the home to qualify for the Captial gains tax exlcusion. I have also read that I will still qualify even if I dont under Sections 1041 + 121. Is this true?

Quick Answer:

To qualify for the full Section 121 capital gains exclusion ($250,000) when you no longer live in the home, you must meet the "interspousal transfer" rules or the "divorce occupancy" exception. Under...

Personal Taxes

Taxes

Asked Friday, July 24, 2026 by frank

I am retired 68 years old. I earm 46,000 from social security and 17,000 from nyc pension for year end 2026. Will I have to pay taxes when I file in 2027.

Quick Answer:

Based on current federal and New York State tax laws for the 2026 tax year, here is the outlook for your 2027 filing: **Federal Taxes:** You will likely owe federal income tax. For Social Security, t...

Personal Taxes

IRS HAS QUESTIONS RE: 2025 TAX RETURN

Asked Monday, June 29, 2026 by Carmen

IRS wants to verify my identity and obtain proof of my having filed a tax return for 2025.

Quick Answer:

Since the tax year 2025 has not yet concluded, the IRS is not currently processing 2025 individual income tax returns. Those returns are generally filed in early 2026. If you received a letter (such...

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Taxes amount

Asked Monday, June 15, 2026 by A S M SARWAR

Will my personal income tax be combined with my business tax? I am in New York and run a business in Alabama. How much tax do I need to pay for my business? Will it be connected to my personal income tax? What will the calculation for my business tax be if it is not included?

Quick Answer:

Whether your business and personal taxes are combined depends on your business structure (Entity Type). **Pass-Through Entities (Sole Proprietorship, LLC, S-Corp, Partnership):** Your business income...

Personal Taxes

Crowdfunding management need to know how it gets taxed

Asked Sunday, June 07, 2026 by Erica

I maintain some crowdfunding campaigns where I keep none of the profits and there are no gifts or services sent out to any donors. I need to know how it will get taxed. I have a gross income around $13,000 and a net income at around $12,000. Can I use it as a charitable write off? How much should I set aside for taxes?

Quick Answer:

Whether these funds are taxable depends on the legal structure of the campaign and your role. **Taxability of Income:** If you are collecting money for a specific individual (like a medical fund or a...

Personal Taxes

FiCA tax exemption for domestic services

Asked Sunday, May 31, 2026 by Mary

Is a step parent exempt from paying FICA taxes for performing domestic services for their adult step daughter that lives in the home?

Quick Answer:

Generally, no. Under IRS Publication 926, domestic services performed by a parent for their child are exempt from FICA (Social Security and Medicare) taxes only if certain conditions are met regarding...

Personal Taxes

Withdrawal from rollover IRA

Asked Wednesday, May 27, 2026 by Kate

How much am I qualified to take out from my rollover IRA as a first time homebuyer in Massachusetts to help with closing costs and what do I need to do from a tax perspective in order to accomplish this?

Quick Answer:

Under IRS rules, you can withdraw up to **$10,000** (lifetime limit) from your IRA for a first-time home purchase without paying the 10% early withdrawal penalty, even if you are under age 59½. If you...