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Small Business

Church income question

How much can a church make before paying taxes? We are not a 501c3. Does missions/charitable deductions get taken off the total income that comes into the church?

Asked Tuesday, November 28, 2023 by Elizabeth C.
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Personal Taxes

Refund settlement

I received money from the double down casino lawsuit. My lifetime spending was over 59,000 and I received $28,000 do I have to pay taxes on that seeing as how it was money that I had already spent. And already paid taxes on once.

Asked Tuesday, November 28, 2023 by Sue J.
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Tax Forms

Form 1120s for 2021

Trying to find this form to print and file and can not find it anywhere online for 2021

Asked Monday, November 27, 2023 by Melinda C.
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Investment and Finance

Series E $25 65 year old bond

I have a $25 series E savings bond from 1957 that has just been located. What are the tax implications if I try to cash the bond. I know you are supposed to pay intrest when it matures at the 30 year mark, but I did not even know it existed till now.

Asked Monday, November 27, 2023 by Stephen M.
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Personal Taxes

Irs criminal investigation letter

I received irs criminal investigation letter, calling me as a witness, and to bring 5 years of taxes. What do I do and what is this?

Asked Monday, November 27, 2023 by Jon C.
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Bookkeeping & Write-up

Analyze Choices

I a Director of a daycare that receives funding to feed children. The owner would like to see a breakdown showing the most profitable way to use these funds. What program will best capture data and show him clearly how to apply our funding.,

Asked Monday, November 27, 2023 by CAROL B.
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Personal Taxes

Relocation

My husband’s job is moving is relocating in March 2024 60 miles further away from our residence. I understand that the moving expense deduction has been suspended until 2025. If we move, can we deduct the expenses for the 2025 filing?

Asked Sunday, November 26, 2023 by Shannon T.
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Deductions and Write-Offs

Section 179 deduction

If I buy a car for my wife to solely DoorDash with, can I claim the section 179 deduction

Asked Sunday, November 26, 2023 by Donavon M.
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Health Care

Submit taxes

My health insurance is trough my husband job, can I submit my taxes separate

Asked Sunday, November 26, 2023 by Emilia V.
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Deductions and Write-Offs

Construction labor costs for a rental unit

I built out an AirBnb rental unit in part of my wall out basement and did much of the labor myself. Can I include my labor costs when calculating the overall cost of the unit for tax depreciation purposes? If so, what labor rate do I use?

Asked Saturday, November 25, 2023 by Jerry K.
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