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Gambling winnings

We won approximately 10k using Form 1099's, but we had 10k plus in ATM withdrawals from casino. My winnings should zero out my winnings right?

Asked Thursday, August 31, 2023 by Neil K.
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Tax Filing Tips

Where do I file my taxes

Hello, I have a bit of a complicated situation. I recently formed a Wyoming LLC through a registered agent. I am active duty military and stationed in Hawaii. However, my home of record is Washington state. All of my personal taxes are taxed through Washington state laws. My Business (LLC) is %100 online and is making money solely on commissions from digital products. I have no physical office anywhere (I work from my laptop/phone), I do not sell any kind of products myself, and I am the only member/owner on the LLC. From my understanding I DO NOT have to register my LLC in Hawaii or Washington as a foreign LLC since it technically is not doing any business in either one of those states specifically. So when I file my taxes for my LLC does it fall under Wyoming state laws or Washington (to go along with my personal taxes). My EIN does have its own EIN and the application for it to be taxed as an S Corporation is already in the works. Please let me know if you have any questions. I hope to hear from you soon! V/R, Arthur

Asked Thursday, August 31, 2023 by Arthur L.
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Personal Taxes

Barn rental on a farm

MFJ return, has 80 acres and started a farm in year one of purchase of property (2021). Rental of barn 1 to an individual who lives in the upstairs barn and uses the rest of the first floor of barn stalls for horses owned by the renter. Barn also has a small arena. Property owner received 60k of rental income in 2022. Rest of farm is used by owner for breeding livestock (horses, cows, etc). Built another barn for about $300k to house their livestock. Typical farm expenses of feed, vet bills, property taxes, etc. Questions are how to treat the following. 1. Is barn 1 rental income schedule E and income is passive or is it possible to be included in schedule F? 2. Is barn 2 eligible for bonus depreciation? (barns are 20 year life so thinking bonus depreciation is an option). 3. New barn also has an apartment upstairs. Taxpayers are thinking either short term rental for horse shows (Airbnb) or long term (standard rental) in later 2023 or 2024). Does this impact 2022 taxes or not an issue until they actually have a tenant then what are the future tax issues? Husband is a physician. High income earner ($2M K1). Farm had minimal income but a lot of expenses in year 2 (2022)

Asked Thursday, August 31, 2023 by Jerry D.
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Credits

Plug in hybrid rebate

I bought a 2016 Cadillac ELR plug in hybrid and was wondering if I can get the rebate even tho Im on SS with a small pension but dont have to file. Do I need earned income to qualify?

Asked Thursday, August 31, 2023 by RD G.
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Tax Forms

Help on form W4P for 401K

My husband and I are both retired and receiving Social Security. I also have a 401K that I started receiving from when I retired in February. The amount is $1000, do I have to have federal taxes taken out of it?

Asked Thursday, August 31, 2023 by Dixie B.
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Tax Law Changes

401k taxes on early withdrawal

Asked Thursday, August 31, 2023 by Jason R.
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Deductions and Write-Offs

Vehicle Expenses

After a work vehicle is fully depreciated, can I then deduct mileage in subsequent years?

Asked Thursday, August 31, 2023 by Laura M.
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Personal Taxes

Have not filed in over ten years..What do I do?

The last time I filed taxes was when I held a steady job over 10 years or more ago.I do have some w2 from a couple of short term jobs I had but I dont think I made enough to have to file I. Not sure..I started a new steady job and would like to fix my taxes..

Asked Thursday, August 31, 2023 by Michael M.
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Personal Taxes

Annual Exclusion

Wondering if both my husband & I can each gift the allowable $16k out of the same checking account in the same year & not get taxed?

Asked Wednesday, August 30, 2023 by Meghan G.
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Tax Filing Tips

Claiming a dependent

I just got temporary custody of my God children and it looks like there going to be staying with me for a few years can I claim them as dependents on my income tax

Asked Wednesday, August 30, 2023 by Pau S.
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