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HSA Custodian is reporting excess but i had no excess contribution

Based on my records and my W2 for 2023 and from speaking to my employer i contributed the max to my HSA. However i received a letter from the HSA bank the custodian that i have excess contribution for 2023 so i have to take the excess out. How do i resolve this?

Asked Monday, February 26, 2024 by Judy A.
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Tax Forms

LLC for Which State?

Hello, May I ask a simple question about my business? I have been in business for about 3.5 years now, and my LLC is in North Carolina. The LLC has been dissolved for quite some time, and during the past two years I have been in Virginia. I have found much success after my business has been hacked and I will be paying to resolve my LLC. Before I do, I am wondering should I resolve my NC LLC or make a new one in Virginia? I have done two years of business of tax returns from North Carolina and all my accounts (shopping accounts, Shopify, Etsy, Ebay and Amazon) all have my NC LLC. It wouldn't be a big deal to change the LLC on these accounts, but I wanted to run this by an accountant before making my final decision regarding what LLC I should move forward with. Thank you!

Asked Sunday, February 25, 2024 by Carleah D.
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Tax Forms

Dual status tax paying

I have a query about filing tax returns for 2023. Some background information - I first entered the US in May 2022 as a J1 research scholar for a 1 year duration. I did not have any income and filed a form 8843 for the duration of Jun - Dec 2022. After completing my program, I transitioned to J1 Alien physician in Jun 2023. Does this mean that I have to file form 8843 for the duration of Jan-Jun 2023 and form 1040 from Jun-Dec 2023? And should I file 1040 or 1040-NR? Kindly help. Thank you

Asked Sunday, February 25, 2024 by Sanjana K.
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Credits

Premium tax credit

My son has insurance through the affordable care act. He pays $42 a month. Apparently his employer pays $217 a month. When he did his taxes it took him through the premium tax credit, but it did not give him a credit. In fact, it increased his taxes by $399. His adjusted gross income is $31,728. Thank you.

Asked Sunday, February 25, 2024 by Catherine V.
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Credits

Premium Tax Credit

I have health insurance thru the ACA. My employer contributed $217 monthly. I paid $42. My AGI is $31,728. I used free tax usa to file and it did the Premium Tax Credit but it increased my taxes my $399. Why? Also, I accidentally said no to the question about household members having insurance. Should I amend to fix that?

Asked Sunday, February 25, 2024 by Catherine V.
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Personal Taxes

Filing late

i need to file my 2022 tax forms that were due october of last year, is there a way to do it online without sending them in the mail or buying turbo tax which is $80 for the software alone? I used turbo tax online for this year but they said I would have to buy software to do the previous years taxes. Thanks

Asked Saturday, February 24, 2024 by Christopher J.
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Tax Forms

How do you fill out a 8962 with alternative credit

I can't figure out how to make the adjustment for a person who got married during the year when she was on marketplace.

Asked Friday, February 23, 2024 by Angel M.
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Personal Taxes

1099 MISC for NY paid family leave

I received a 1099-MISC for New York paid Family Leave. I live in New Jersey and work in New York and file a NJ resident tax return and NY non-resident tax return. In box 17 for State/Payers State # it has NJ. In box 18 for State Income it has the amount. Is this table in New York, New Jersey, or both? Thank you. I asked this question yesterday and scheduled a 4:30 phone call (908-241-3819) but did not get a call. You can call or text me on my cell at 908-400-6869. the other number is a landline.

Asked Thursday, February 22, 2024 by Marie L.
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Bookkeeping & Write-up

How to account for co-mingled business and personal Treasury Direct purchase?

I opened a Treasury Direct account in my wife's name and purchased (then redeemed) I-Bonds with the account. Unfortunately, I linked the Treasury Direct account to our business bank account by mistake. So the Treasury Direct account is registered to a personal social security number, but the business account shows a debit and credit for the purchase and redemption. How should I account for this for both the business and our personal taxes? My original intention was for it to be a personal investment, not a business investment. Thank you for your help. This has been a confusing topic to research.

Asked Thursday, February 22, 2024 by Michael B.
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Personal Taxes

1099-MISC NY Paid Family Leave

I received a 1099-MISC for New York Paid Family Leave. I live in New Jersey and work in New York and file a NJ resident tax return and NY non-resident tax return. In box 17 for State/Payers State #, it has NJ. In Box 18 for State Income, it has the amount.. Is this taxable in New York, New Jersey, or both? Thank you.

Asked Thursday, February 22, 2024 by Marie L.
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