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Do You Know That Under Tax Law You Can Still Be Legally Married But “Considered Unmarried” When Filing Your Taxes?
The general rule for married folks filing their tax returns is that they can ONLY use file as Married Filing Jointly (MFJ) or Married Filing Separately (MFS). Most married folks will typically choose to file Married Filing Jointly (MFJ). Obviously, they choose this filing status because of the favorable tax treatment the IRS allows married couples who choose to file together.
By Milton G. Boothe8 years ago in Journal
Purpose and Destiny
Once upon a time, not so very long ago, I dreamed of writing. Writing for whoever might hear, whoever might care, or, for myself and the sheer enjoyment, nay, the absolute bliss of filling a page with words spilling from my mind like a torrent. (a torrent of what, we shall not debate!) Words have always been there, at the forefront of my every thought, waking or sleeping, dreaming or working. How many times I’ve been caught narrating what I’m doing by a quizzical onlooker I dare not admit (usually a family member, thank goodness, but not always). It’s rather like an obsession I cannot escape or break free of, and like an obsession, I do not care to break free, really.
By Cynthia Morgan8 years ago in Journal
Must Have Gear for Working Remotely
As we rely more and more on the internet, people working from home is becoming more common and less of an anomaly. Many companies, especially smaller ones, are eliminating the office altogether. Why spend a ton on rent in a swanky Manhattan office when most work is done through the internet?
By Joseph Farley8 years ago in Journal
Now You Can Smile – Your 1040 Tax Return Isn’t as Complex as You Were Led to Believe
Preparing your taxes yourself is really not as daunting a task as many people might perceive it to be. As a matter of fact, doing your own taxes can be fun. At first glance, the Form 1040 tax return is typically perceived to be a very complex government form, which can only be completed by trained tax professionals. This is an unfortunate misconception, although your paid tax professional might want you to think this way. User-friendly tax software readily available on the market makes it so easy to prepare your own taxes.
By Milton G. Boothe8 years ago in Journal
Cool Products You Need If Your Office Is Always Cold
Offices are generally supposed to be comfortable places — and that can be problematic, since different people will find different temperatures comfortable. This can lead to problems when you don't agree with the person in charge of the thermostat.
By Rowan Marley8 years ago in Journal
Don’t Be TRICKED into Believing That You Must Use Tax Professionals to Submit an Offer in Compromise to the IRS
There are a lot of organizations out there that amass huge profits by making big bucks off people who are already heavily indebted to the IRS for unpaid taxes. These organizations make all sorts of glorious promises in their advertisements, declaring how they can marvelously reduce your tax bill to a mere fraction of what you owe. Some even promise to reduce your tax bill to 10 percent or less of what you owe. They all claim that they have CPAs, Enrolled Agents, and attorneys who are all unique in their expertise, and who are all at your disposal for fast, free, and confidential consultations. They usually assert that their lawyers are former tax enforcement or other government officials who will use their unique understanding of procedural rules and their extensive experience in dealing with the IRS to develop creative approaches to solving your problem. After they get you hooked, they usually require substantial, non-refundable up-front fees before they will proceed with your case.
By Milton G. Boothe8 years ago in Journal
Setting Up Shop in Southeast Asia
Becoming an entrepreneur and starting a business is challenging and can be downright scary in your hometown, let alone another country. But for those willing to pack up and head to Southeast Asia the market is ripe and the opportunities abound. That doesn’t mean it’s all unicorns and rainbows, there are just as many challenges for foreigners doing business in the region as their are benefits. In this article, I’m going to map some of those out for you by location.
By dana blouin8 years ago in Journal
The IRS NEVER Makes Threatening Telephone Calls—Beware of These Tax Scammers!
A very disturbing trend in recent years is the fact that thousands of people have fallen victim to scammers who claim to be calling from the IRS, telling taxpayers that they owe tax balances, and threatening them with imprisonment and/or seizure of assets if they do not comply with their demands for payment.
By Milton G. Boothe8 years ago in Journal
Do Your Job!
When did it become socially acceptable to ask the customer to do your job for you? This chapter will focus on the delivery service industry. This specific series of events has happened to me personally several times and seems to be a recurring trend that needs to be stopped immediately!
By Vic Winter8 years ago in Journal
'Peter Pan'-ing Isn't so Cute Anymore
Thirsty Thursdays. Drinks on Friday because thank God it's the freakin' weekend. Saturday bottomless brunch with avo on toast, of course. Sunday Roast somewhere hipster before the Sunday scaries settle in. Monday, lift chat about how tired and grumpy you are that it's a new week.
By Katrina Clarke8 years ago in Journal
