Unanswered Tax Questions

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Personal Taxes

1033: Involuntary Conversion

Asked onThursday, July 27, 2023 by Mike

My questions are related to 26 USC 1033 for involuntary conversions. I looked but could not find an answer. I hope someone here can help. 1. To utilize section 1033(a)(1) and (b)(2) to defer a tax burden, does the property that is being compulsory or involuntarily converted have to reside within the USA? 2. Also, can the converted property still qualify under this section if the property is being converted by a foreign national government? To provide some context, I am an individual (not a business) who has a property within Hong Kong. Earlier this year, the city government of Hong Kong sent a notice to inform property owners within an area the government is purchasing back all the properties within the stated area for the purpose of tearing down the existing buildings and redeveloping the area. The notice further stated that if the owners within the designated areas did not agree to sell their properties back within a certain time, the government would forcibly purchase the property within the next year. I own a condo within this area and feel like this falls within the 1033 provision. After the sale I want to take the proceeds and purchase another property within the city, but I want to make sure that I am complying with all tax obligations. Within section 1033, there was no indication that the properties had to be within the USA nor indication that only conversions by the USA or other state/municipal governments would apply. Any information would be helpful.


Business Formation

Do I really need a DBA or Series LLC?

Asked onThursday, July 27, 2023 by Shameer

Hi, I have recently formed a Wyoming LLC for the purpose of starting multiple e-commerce stores with unique brand names. And I am planning to maintain separate business bank accounts for each e-commerce store. Can I legally run multiple e-commerce stores with unique brand and domains names totally different from my company legal name under single LLC company without legal issues? Or do I absolutely require a DBA for each store, or should I form a Series LLC? Kindly advise the best option for me.


Miscellaneous

No federal income tax removed from paycheck

Asked onWednesday, July 26, 2023 by Alexander

I am filing my federal W4 married filing jointly at my new job. Since I have started, none of my paychecks have been having any federal income tax removed. I have looked at tax brackets and I see no reason why this would be. I am just trying to get this resolved and make sure come next tax season I will not be liable for a huge payment into my taxes. I have copies of my W4 and paystubs if needed. Thank you


Business Formation

Salary for Holding company and subsidiary

Asked onWednesday, July 26, 2023 by Anthony

If I own a LLC taxed as S corp holding company, that wholly owns an LLC, but I do therapy services for the subsidiary. Which company would pay me? The subsidiary or Holding company that I need to have a salary for? If it's the Holding company, does the subsidiary pay the parent company for services provided?


Personal Taxes

Insurance

Asked onWednesday, July 26, 2023 by Cynthia

We received an insurance payment on a policy we did not use after 20 years. Why is this taxable


Personal Taxes

Inheritance/ estate tax

Asked onWednesday, July 26, 2023 by justin

I inherited a portion of a home from my grandparents. If the other parties wish to buy me out of my part, is that considered taxable income. I am in WA state.


Tax Forms

Form 9465

Asked onWednesday, July 26, 2023 by Ann

I'm filling out a form 9465 bcuz I owe $ from 2021 and I got the letter the other day. My question is on the form line 2 it says the name of my business, I don't own a business. I'm just trying to set up my payment plan. I owe 1831.00 and can pay 100.00 a month.


Home Ownership

Capital Gains When Selling a Home

Asked onWednesday, July 26, 2023 by Aaron

I am thinking about selling my house before the two mark. I don’t plan on making $150K when selling my house. I’m also starting a new job in a different time zone closer to where my new job is located. Will I pay any capital gains when selling my house?


Personal Taxes

Tax withholding

Asked onTuesday, July 25, 2023 by Joan

How much federal tax should be withheld from a pension check of $4000 @ age 65 and older?


Deductions and Write-Offs

Are life insurance premiums tax deductible?

Asked onTuesday, July 25, 2023 by Rachael

A life insurance salesman sold me a new, pricier policy based on him telling me that the premiums would be tax deductible as a self employed independent contractor. But that isn't sitting right with me, and I just need an answer because if it's not true, I'm canceling the policy because it's too expensive. Thank you for any answers you can give!