Unanswered Tax Questions

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Miscellaneous

do I pay taxes twice on the same income?

Asked onSaturday, September 16, 2023 by ray

I wager crypto currency on sports. first I buy bitcoin. I deposit into my sports website account. with the bitcoin I place wagers. when I win I have the bitcoin sent to my bitcoin wallet. from there I sell it. now do I pay taxes on the crypto gained plus pay the taxes on the sold crypto? do I pay twice for the same money?


Retirement

Roth questions

Asked onSaturday, September 16, 2023 by Andrew

I have 2 questions, both are about Roth IRA. 1) Can I max out my 401k and still max out an a separate Roth IRA in the same tax year? and 2) Inside a Roth, if I receive and premium trading options, is that premium taxable? or are all events in a roth non-taxable?


Personal Taxes

None

Asked onSaturday, September 16, 2023 by May

So I’m a single parent my daughter is 24. Could I claim her as a dependent because she lives with me and I pay for her health benefits. Could I claim her as a dependent without impeding her ability to claim herself on her job and claim herself when she files her taxes? Thsnks


Personal Taxes

Capital Gains Tax

Asked onSaturday, September 16, 2023 by Salman

We bought a property in Austin, TX in May 2020. We moved to Seattle, WA in July 2021 due to work. We are selling our property now potentially closing in Oct 2023. Questions: - When do I have to pay capital gains? now or Next year by April? - Is there any mechanisms I can use to save money?


Investment and Finance

Is interest on a personal loan tax deductible if the loan is used to invest?

Asked onFriday, September 15, 2023 by Brian

Hi, if I take out a personal loan with an X% interest rate, and I take that personal loan and invest as an LP in a PE fund, is the X% interest tax deductible? Would an LLC be required to be setup?


Home Ownership

Form 593

Asked onFriday, September 15, 2023 by Nicole

I sold my house under the 2 year mark. I want to claim exempt from real estate witholding. I have to submit form 593 to the title company but not sure what number to check


Deductions and Write-Offs

Charitable contributions

Asked onFriday, September 15, 2023 by barry

I know that the IRS limits clothing contribution. T0 $500. If I donate $1,000 of clothing, can I carry forward the difference? Also, if I donate $500 of tools, as it is a different a. "Different category:", can I deduct tools an9d clothing, can I deduct both and get a $1,000 total. Thank you.


Payments and Penalties

Paying Bonus to company owners from a life ins policy.

Asked onFriday, September 15, 2023 by Paula

Company received life insurance money. Can we pay give that to the 2 owners in a bonus form if we provide a 1099 so they claim it on their taxes. Because it was a life ins payment. The business receives it tax free but if we pay the owners equally in bonus, how would they claim it on their taxes. SHould it be done through pay roll or can we just pay 2 checks to them and provide a 1099? Please advise


Miscellaneous

Do I need to charge sales tax?

Asked onFriday, September 15, 2023 by Robin

I live in Texas, have a regular full-time job but will do graphic design jobs on the side as a freelancer. I charge clients by the hour and send files to the printer to be printed. Am I supposed to charge sales tax on my time? I file a 1099 every year for freelance jobs but didn't think I needed to charge sales tax since they're not buying a product from me, just paying for my service.


Personal Taxes

want to know how much tax i owe on land i sold and how to do on my taxes

Asked onFriday, September 15, 2023 by deborah

I sold some land and i got less than the assessed value. how do i calculate my taxes owed for tax return