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Is there reciprocity between Illinois and Michigan?

Residents of reciprocal states working in Michigan, do not have to pay Michigan tax on their salaries or wages earned in Michigan. The following states ha...

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Can Mechanics deduct tools on my taxes 2020?

Yes, you can claim the entire amount of the tools if they were purchased for a job you held when you purchased them. The tools are considered a job relate...

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Who is required to receive a 1099 MISC form?

It’s the law, folks. Form 1099-MISC is given to non-employees, like independent contractors and other businesses paid by your business. You must give a 10...

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Can my taxes be garnished during Covid?

*The stimulus payments delivered in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are protected from garnishment if you owe federal or state debt. In addition, collec...

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How can I find out if Social Security has my correct address?

Go to the My Profile Tab on my Social Security. This service is not currently available to people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or do not...

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Is land included in cost basis?

Real property, also called real estate, is land and generally anything built on or attached to it. If you buy real property, certain fees and other expens...

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How is the sale of inherited property reported?

The gain or loss of inherited property is reported in the year that it is sold. The sale of the home goes on Schedule D and Form 8949 (Sales and Other Dis...

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Is driving part time for Uber worth it?

As the number of hours worked per week moves past 50 or 60, drivers start to reliably earn somewhere between $20 and $35 an hour. But for those working pa...

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Do non-competes apply to spouses?

Generally, only signatories to a non-compete can be bound by the restrictions. That is why if other parties are involved in a transaction (i.e. in the sal...

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Can you deduct casualty loss in 2019?

personal casualty losses. You can deduct qualified disas- ter losses without itemizing other deductions on Schedule A (Form 1040). You may have to file an...

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