owned a house for 20 yrs paid 82,000 in 1988, sold on a short sale for 187,000, from 2004-2008 i invested 140,000 in remodeling of the house--it was appraised at 325,000, can i deduct the 140,000 of my personal money for a loss

Related topics: Short Sale, Princpial Resident, Long Term Capital Gain, Capital Loss 

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I purchased a home in January of 2009 but when I filed my taxes on taxslayer.com I recieved the $7500 tax credit loan instead of the $8000 tax credit, is there anything I can/should do?thx.jl

Related topics: First-Time home buyer credit, Amended return, Filing requirements, Tax Credits 

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Can i claim my children as my dependents even though they worked during the tax year but still was living with me

Related topics: Tax Credits, Dependants, Filing requirements, Tax Dedcutions 

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At what age can you stop claiming a dependent?

Related topics: Tax Deductions, Dependants, Filing Rquirements, Tax Credits 

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do disability payments have to be claimed on your taxes

Related topics: Gross Income, Disability payments, 1040, Taxable income 

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I had no income in 09, but I had about $6000 in medical bills. Do I file a return to get some of this back?

Related topics: Medical Expenses, Refund, Filing Requirements, Tax Deductions 

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my daughter earned 1000$ in 2009; we claim her on our taxes, can she file a return and get a refund as well

Related topics: Tax Deductions, Tax Credits, Dependants, Refund 

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I am a construction worker working out of my home state. What are the tax dedoctions I can use if any for travel to and from my home state? Are there breaks for my away from home living expenses?

Related topics: Self employment, 1040, Tax Deductions, W2 

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penalty for filing before april 15th this year?

Related topics: 1040, filing requirement, filing deadline, late filing penalty 

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do we get a deduction for sales tax on new vehicle 2009

Related topics: Sales Tax, Schedule A, Taxes, Tax Deductions 

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What is the $ range you can claim for donations and for medical bills not paid by insurance?

Related topics: Contributions, Medical Expenses, 1040, Tax Deductions 

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I have about $20,000.00 in a retirement account rolled over from a previous employer that I would like to withdraw. Since I am only 45, it's my understanding that I will have to pay federal taxes plus a 10% penalty which totals about 30%. Is this correct? Thank you.

Related topics: Early withdrawal penalty, Retirement Age, Rollover, 401k 

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I was promoted this year to a new position but was not given the salary of the new position until 10 months after being promoted during this year. Am I able to write off the $12k that I would have made during the year if I was given the higher base upon taking the position? Or did I just earn $12k less?

Related topics: Taxable income, Tax deductions, W2, Wages 

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are medical expenses (doctor, dentist, eyeglasses) deductible on taxes for 2009?

Related topics: Tax Deductions, Schedule A, Co-payments, Medical expenses 

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If we install new energy efficient windows in our house, can we declare them as a tax write-off?

Related topics: Energy Efficiency Credit, energy efficient windows, Tax Deductions, Tax Credits 

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Hi, I sold a rental property that was my main home 7 years prior. I used the proceeds from the sale to pay off my main home. Do I still have to pay teaxes on the sale of the rental?

Related topics: Rental Property, Principal Residency, Long Term Capital Gain, Capital Gain 

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where dO i get info on tax credit given to a domestic violence shelter

Related topics: Business Tax Credit, Non-Profit-organization, 501(c), Tax Credits 

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the irs is garnishing my pay check and it is making it impossible to live i don't have any saving and with the money they are taking i cannot afford a lawyer is there any thing that can help me

Related topics: Garnishment, Wages, Payment plan, Tax due 

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How can i get copys of my taxes if I am self employed i need copies 07 and 08!

Related topics: Previous year return, 1040, Self employed, account transcript 

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I receive no support from ex husband...can he claim child as dependent?

Related topics: Dependants, Filing Status, Tax Credits, Child Support 

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