Personal Taxes
The most frequently asked tax questions related to Personal Taxes
Crowdfunding management need to know how it gets taxed
Asked Sunday, June 07, 2026 by EricaI 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?
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FiCA tax exemption for domestic services
Asked Sunday, May 31, 2026 by MaryIs a step parent exempt from paying FICA taxes for performing domestic services for their adult step daughter that lives in the home?
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Withdrawal from rollover IRA
Asked Wednesday, May 27, 2026 by KateHow 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?
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Inheritance tax question
Asked Tuesday, April 14, 2026 by StephanieI need to know what to complete for an inheritance I received. (It was land split with family members) and sold in 2025. I received a 1099-S and am filing on my own but do not know where to go to add this information in my taxes.
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Itemized deduction for partial rental
Asked Sunday, April 12, 2026 by Syed ShahriarI have a 5 bedroom home and want to rent out 3 bedroom, but i won't live in the other 2 rooms, just keep them vacant and rent a different place. I live in california and my mortgage is around 850k. I am wondering how will by itemized deduction will look like in that case. I earn 400k per year.
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Owed IRS tax refund/Never has happend
Asked Friday, March 27, 2026 by PAULThis year my wife and i had to PAY the IRS. I had almost $6500 of tax withheld. She had barely anything at about $750. What does she need to fill out on her W2 so this will stop,and we will get a refund. I also have another side job and that job took $0 out for withheld taxes? Thank you.
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Capital gains for forfeited security deposit
Asked Tuesday, March 24, 2026 by BharadwajI listed a home for sale in California where I lived for the last 3 years. First buyer paid earnest deposit of 3% and decided to back out from the contract by forfeiting the security deposit. I received 100% of the deposit. Within a week, i got another offer and ended up selling the home. My total gain (home sale gain+ forfeited deposit) is less than $500k from this transaction. Can the forfeited deposit be considered as capital gain or should it be considered as an ordinary income?
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Clarification on California-Source Income for Nonresident Filing
Asked Monday, March 16, 2026 by Akramside the U.S. all 2025, no work in CA, filing as CA nonresident. Received W-2 sick/vacation/holiday wages, W-2 short-term disability from NY insurer with CA employer-paid premiums, and online bank interest. Taxable by CA?
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HOH eligibility
Asked Friday, February 27, 2026 by ChengchouI believe I qualify for Head of Household (HOH). Here is why I meet the criteria: Considered Unmarried: My spouse is a nonresident alien (NRA), and I am not choosing to treat her as a resident alien for tax purposes. According to the section "Nonresident alien spouse" in Publication 501, I am "considered unmarried" for HOH purposes. Qualifying Child: I have a daughter born in September 2025 abroad. Although she is an NRA and has never been to the U.S. (not met the dependent requirements,she has