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Deductions and Write-Offs

Client pays me $100 per week for fuel

So I have a client that has me clean their home 5 days a week sometimes it's 3 or 4 days per week however they pay me $100 per week for fuel as they live 30 miles from where I live how does that work with their taxes and mine

Asked Sunday, June 25, 2023 by Alicia M.
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Credits

EV federal tax credit

Hi all, I bought one new Rav4 toyota EV+hybrid+gas car in 2021, claimed $7,500 credit tax refund. I still keep that car now. If this year 2023 I buy a new Tesla model 3, will I still claim $7,500 credit when i do tax refund 2023. Thank you in advance.

Asked Sunday, June 25, 2023 by Tung D.
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Miscellaneous

Retirement withdrawal

If I make $60000 how will it effect my return in 2024 if I withdraw $9000 from retirement

Asked Saturday, June 24, 2023 by Kenny B.
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Tax Forms

What forms do I need to file for the Recovery Rebate Credit ?

I received the first stimulus check in 2020 but not the second or third checks. Im confused as what I need to file in order to receive the Recovery Rebate Credit. Do I file 2020 and 2021 tax forms and mail them in? Or do I just file 2023 taxes? 2019 was the last year I filed taxes, will my rebate be based on that information? I need help, please I don't know what to do.

Asked Friday, June 23, 2023 by KATIE C.
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Tax Forms

Which Tax Form is required for my LLC ?

Hello, I hope this message finds you well. As the owner of our LLC, I would like to inquire about the required tax forms for our company. Specifically, I would like to know if we need to file Form 8832 or Form 2553. Could you please provide guidance on which form we should file? Any information regarding the eligibility criteria or necessary steps would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response. Mr CHAPLAIN Sole MBR of Smart Money LLC Sheridan Wyoming 82801

Asked Friday, June 23, 2023 by CHAPLAIN Y.
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Personal Taxes

inheritance tax and ira account

For PA Rev-1500 schedule E do I JUST put my brokerage acnt that was already taxed or do i also put the traditional IRA that has already been given out to the beneficiaries? I think the trad IRA part is NOT taxable on the inheritance part but I am not sure.

Asked Friday, June 23, 2023 by Elizabeth W.
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Accounting Terminology

How to fix,taxes that have been red flaged

I do taxes for my xi husband I figure all recipes, get the totals broke down Take to CPA I help her with the file information Taxes have been done, sent off. My problem is she passed away and the next day it came back red flag

Asked Friday, June 23, 2023 by Lisa S.
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Miscellaneous

Purchasing asset under the business

Hi we have a unique business where we attend a lot of outdoor airsoft and paintball events and sell as a vendor. In that environment we often camp on the grounds and claim food and mileage. We have used an RV owned by us personally, but never claimed anything for it's use. We are in a situation where we need to purchase a new RV and I am wondering, since it is used exclusively for business, is it better to buy it under the business and have it as an asset or buy it personally and rent or lease it to the business? If we were to purchase as a business asset, can you rent out the RV for additional business revenue like we were doing personally before?

Asked Thursday, June 22, 2023 by Jennifer B.
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Deductions and Write-Offs

EV Credit vs. Section 173 Self-Employed in Tennessee

I am trying to figure out how to qualify for a tax write-off or deduction on the purchase of a new Tesla model Y. My husband has W2 income that is over the threshold to qualify for the personal EV $7,500 write off. However, I am a part-time real estate broker in TN, and I will be earning at least $25K in income (commission from a real estate sale) in 2023. Could my self-employment brokerage business qualify for the $7,500 tax write off? If not, would I want to consider a section 173 write off? My only concern there is depreciation recapture as well as the reality that business use of my vehicle is very minimal (vs. personal use) due to my part-time work. I'm also considering going back into employment full time next year (vs self-employment). Please advise! Thx

Asked Thursday, June 22, 2023 by Caitlin R.
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Investment and Finance

How to assign cost basis on inherited stocks

I retired the same month I inherited stocks from my dad (this timing was not planned!) Dad's stocks were well-chosen, mostly decades ago, and paid him good dividends. This has also been a volatile time in the stock market, and some of them have lost value since he died in June 2022. I understand that I can assign the cost basis for individual stocks to be either the day he died or 6 months after. What should my strategy be? Do I want a lower cost basis or a higher one? Dad did an excellent job with his investments, but I will definitely be changing some of them, once I get my footing in all this. This is the last year I will have an income from employment, which I believe will be about $75,000.

Asked Thursday, June 22, 2023 by Sandi G.
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