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If I were to start multiple small businesses should I have a different business account for each business?
I have not started anything but am wondering for tax purposes if I should separate each small business I am trying to start in a different account to help keep track of taxes better
Asked Tuesday, September 05, 2023 by Larissa H.Sign in to Answer
Letting someone use my Uber eats account linked to my social
Hello. To have details clear I have a job making about roughly 25-30k a year. Since last year I had a family friend who was in a pinch so I let him use my uber eats account as he could not use his. Your delivery account account is linked to your social so you have to file what’s made for taxes. Last year he made 7k which wasn’t an issue as I had job troubles But since may this year till now he’s made roughly 13k. So I’m worried about as those earning he’s made which I have to file and along with my job coming tax season. What will happen if I continue to let him use continue. Will I have to pay more in taxes as it will appear I’m making significantly more? Potential larger refund? Stop it immediately? Any feedback is valued. Thank you for your assistance
Asked Tuesday, September 05, 2023 by F R.Sign in to Answer
S-Corp 1120-s m-2
1120-s m-2 line 2, 6, 7 are all the same and fully distributed leaving line 8 as $0. How can single shareholder ever get capital contribution back if line 8 cannot be negative and all line 6 (net income) is passed-through on line 7? How can shareholder ever get a non-taxable return of capital, since this adds to Line 7 distribution amount making Line 8 negative?
Asked Tuesday, September 05, 2023 by ken s.Sign in to Answer
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I am wanting to form an LLC. I am a semi professional bowler and I have been told that if I form an LLC that I would be able to write off bowling balls and bowling equipment as they would be considered part of my business, I’m wondering, is this true I would be trying to sell T-shirts as a small business
Asked Monday, September 04, 2023 by James R.Sign in to Answer
Inherited ira
I inherited $5,500 traditional IRA from my dad. He passed away at age 74. I am the son and 51 years old What is the best way to approach this
Asked Monday, September 04, 2023 by Igor E.Sign in to Answer
IRA questions
It’s been a tough year in business and was laid off. I am now collecting unemployment. I’ll be 68 in November and started collecting Social Security back in April. I need some advice on taking out funds from my small IRA.
Asked Monday, September 04, 2023 by Ealter H.Sign in to Answer
Repayment of loan
If a person repays a loan . Do you have to clam it as income?
Asked Sunday, September 03, 2023 by Dennis J.Sign in to Answer
avoiding state inheritance tax
My mother is a widow living in PA which has a 4.5% inheritance tax. I am looking for ways to eliminate or reduce this impact. Her estate is about 1.5m of which she has a house valued at 350k, cash of 350k, and investments of 800k. She owns her home outright where she bought it for 220k and the current market value is 350k. If she transfers the house in her will then the estate would have to pay the inheritance tax on 350k. Is it possible that she gifts me (her son) 350k in cash. I file the irs form indicating the gift but no taxes since below the lifetime exclusion. i then buy her home for 350k and pay the 2% transfer fee for PA. She doesn’t pay capital gains as it is under the 250k exclusion for her primary home. She then gifts me another 350k cash from the sale. So her estate is 700k less. As long as she lives for 12 months then I think that avoids inheritance tax on the 700k and avoids the capital gains. Is this allowed?
Asked Sunday, September 03, 2023 by David W.Sign in to Answer
Receiving a W9 from a client and providing a 1099.
Does a law firm have to provide a W-9(in order to provide a 1099) to certain clients? Who and Why?
Asked Sunday, September 03, 2023 by EV E.Sign in to Answer
Estate federal tax in California.
Do I pay a federal income tax on estate under 50000?
Asked Sunday, September 03, 2023 by Dana U.Sign in to Answer