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Do you need an English speaking tax advisor?

One of the things that a lot of us need at some point or other is to meet an English-speaking tax advisor in Berlin. These swiss-knives “jack of all trade...

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Where do savings bonds go after a parent dies?

Generally savings bonds have a beneficiary named but it is not mandatory and a deceased bonds would then go to their estate. Did your father also have a w...

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Can I claim education credit with ITIN?

Yes, to comply with Internal Revenue Service Treasury Regulation 1.6050S-1(e)(4) and Section 6109 of the Internal Revenue Code, the College must request y...

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What happens when you sell short-term stock?

In short selling, a position is opened by borrowing shares of a stock or other asset that the investor believes will decrease in value. The investor then ...

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How much do parents get for dependents?

The child tax credit is worth up to $2,000 for the 2020 tax year, for those who meet its requirements. Having dependent children may also allow you to cla...

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When do I need to update my partnership tax return?

The Partnership Tax Return form and notes have been added for tax year 2018 to 2019. The form and notes have been added for tax year 2017 to 2018. The for...

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Can someone steal your identity without you knowing?

Identity theft is the process of stealing your personal information — like your name, address, Social Security number and email address — and using it wit...

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How do I find out my local tax withholding?

5. Compute local income tax based on guidelines Flat rate (percentage): Multiply the flat rate by the employee’s taxable wages. Dollar amount: Subtract th...

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What are pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages?

Main Takeaways. Pecuniary losses are losses that you can measure in money, usually by producing a receipt or a bill to show that you have paid an expense ...

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Can you be self-employed and receive a W-2?

There is no W-2 self-employed specific form that you can create. Instead, you must report your self-employment income on Schedule C (Form 1040) to report ...

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