Unanswered Tax Questions

Questions Asked by Users That Have Not Recieved a CPA Response.

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Tax Filing Tips

What should i legally be classified as?

Asked onFriday, October 27, 2023 by Rachel

I work for a cleaning company and they told me i was a contractor? I only get paid with checks bi-weekly and do not receive paystubs. I also work on a schedule, same time everyday 5 days a week. They provide me with the supplies and I was trained on how to clean. I feel like I am an employee. Is it possible the company is wrong and should be withholding taxes like a normal w2?


Deductions and Write-Offs

Received Notice of Insolvency from debtors estate today

Asked onThursday, October 26, 2023 by Dave

I entered into a promissory note with a real estate developer 15 years ago with a basis of $150,000. The note stated a 10% interest per year. Approximately 7 years ago he passed away. At that time, the promissory note had acrued $64,320 in interest. Today I received the Representation of Insolvency from his estate, as approved by probate. My promissory note is receiving $0.00 in payment. (A total write off.) When entering this loss on my taxes on IRS Form 8949, can I deduct as a loss: $150,000 or $214,320? Is the unpaid interest deductible as a loss? Thank you!


Tax Filing Tips

Claiming a child

Asked onThursday, October 26, 2023 by Courtney

I am a non-custodial parent and pay child support. The other parent does not work no has worked at all in the year of 2023. Can I claim my child on my taxes this year?


Personal Taxes

State Taxes (Living in one state but employed in another)

Asked onThursday, October 26, 2023 by Jill

Good morning, I recently relocated to Colorado but work remotely for two schools in Texas. One school has asked me to reach out to a tax specialist to try to clarify some tax information. We keep receiving conflicting answers to this question: How will my taxes in Colorado work if my employment is in Texas? The schools are still taking taxes out of my paychecks. Thanks, Jill


Personal Taxes

W-4 for second part time job

Asked onWednesday, October 25, 2023 by Leisa

Married filing jointly. We make $108,000 per year. I got a part time second job that makes roughly $10,000 extra per year. What deductions should I have taken out on my W-4?


Personal Taxes

Equity loan questions

Asked onWednesday, October 25, 2023 by Paul

I am looking into a equity loan for $75000. House worth $675000 and owe $170000. Starting valuation would be $478000. Any equity gained over that at end of 30 years would be shared at 25% to them plus original loan amount of $75000. Can I deduct any of this loan yearly on my tax return? Would I have to pay any tax on money I received from loan?


Miscellaneous

Unemployed and did not receive any economic impact payments

Asked onTuesday, October 24, 2023 by Vicki

Have been unemployed for years and don't file taxes and did not receive any economic impact payments that were sent to just about everyone. How do I go about trying to get them? I feel like I deserve them also.


Education

Starting as an independent educator of neonatal cpr classes outside hospital setting.

Asked onTuesday, October 24, 2023 by Laura

How to file tax deduction as a new educator for neonatal instructor classes outside hospital setting.


Small Business

Do I charge sales tax for a digital product in Arizona

Asked onTuesday, October 24, 2023 by Sherri

I'm selling a digital course that is housed in a portal. I'm using Stripe to collect my payment. What happens if I don't collect sales tax during the sale? Not sure if I should charge sales tax and if I do, should I have Stripe collect the tax automatically for a fee of 0.5%. I've never sold a product online before and not sure what is involved and what forms need to be completed with which states. Is it complicated and is that the benefit of having Stripe collect the tax automatically?


Nonresident Tax Issues

Form CP2100A - Backup Withholdings Now??

Asked onTuesday, October 24, 2023 by Erica

1099 Contractor will receive his residency next month. Company received a CP2100A due to his missing TIN. Should backup withholdings be held immediately if (per his attorney) he will be issued a SSN next month?