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John L. Tidwell

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.61
  • Clarity of Response 9.49
  • Politeness 9.70
  • Response Time(hr) 13.7
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 14.5
  • Total Questions 4283
 Unemployment tax law both state and federal; determination of employer employee relationship; the usual 20 commonlaw factors for making that determination; and what makes me a liable employer.

Mark Trazo, CPA Candidate

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.71
  • Clarity of Response 9.86
  • Politeness 9.86
  • Response Time(hr) 69.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 38.6
  • Total Questions 27
 As an Associate at TaxPlannerCPA.com , I am well versed and experienced in the preparation of tax returns for American Citizens living abroad. I personally focus on the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (IRC Section 911), which includes individuals employed by foreign corporations or self employed individuals. I cannot answer questions on Controlled Foreign Corporations, Controlled Foreign Partnerships or Foreign Trusts - but my co-workers can and they are also here on AllExperts.com : Andrew Perkins, CPA and Edward Parsons, CPA. I am also well versed in the taxation of Non-Resident Aliens with US Sourced Income.

Mike Wellman

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.96
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Response Time(hr) 6.7
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 12.3
  • Total Questions 2516
 I was a former Manager with Price Waterhouse, now PricewaterhouseCoopers, the largest accounting firm in the world. I have had clients in almost every industry and of every size. I will only answer questions dealing with IRS problems such as delinquent tax returns, Offers in Compromise (Tax Settlement), IRS collection matters including installment agreements, liens, levies, seizures, audits, appeals, innocent spouse claims and injured spouse claims. All other will be rejected as "outside my expertise". Visit http://www.irsos.com for information on IRS problems.

Edward L Parsons CPA

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.96
  • Clarity of Response 9.80
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 45.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 31.5
  • Total Questions 142
 Can answer any tax questions related to foreign earned income, or taxation of non resident aliens.

ABRAHAM ITANI, CPA

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 9.94
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 14.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 18.1
  • Total Questions 75
 TAX QUESTIONS DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL OUTBOUND AND INBOUND. FBAR COMPLIANCE. CORPORATE, PERSONAL, PARTNERSHIP, PASS TROUGH ENTITIES, S-CORPORATION, LLC, TRUST, GIFT TAX, 1120, 1040, LATE FILING, NON FILING, AMT, FTC.

Jay Allen Finn, CPA

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.92
  • Clarity of Response 9.93
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 26.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 20.9
  • Total Questions 534
 IRS Audits. All Collection Tax problems; specifically but not limited to, delinquent returns, bank levies, liens, garnishments of wages, Also specializing in Offer in Compromise. Limited to 1040/ personal tax issues Proud A+ member of the BBB!

Rod Dorothy

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.62
  • Clarity of Response 9.62
  • Politeness 9.75
  • Response Time(hr) 54.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 47.7
  • Total Questions 79
 United States Income Tax questions Individual, corporations, partnerships Business, Farm

MEdusa

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.87
  • Clarity of Response 9.63
  • Politeness 9.72
  • Response Time(hr) 10.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 19.7
  • Total Questions 866
 Tax and general business including hospitality related (hotel mgmt degree and experience in industry prior to obtaining ms tax and cpa).

Carole Dunton

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.81
  • Clarity of Response 9.78
  • Politeness 9.87
  • Response Time(hr) 10.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 8.6
  • Total Questions 6659
 Preparation of individual income tax returns including social security, pensions, lump sum distributions, sale of personal residence, stock and mutual fund sales, distributions from individual retirement accounts, moving expenses and itemized deductions. General knowledge of schedule C for small sole proprietorships. No experience in corporate, estate, partnership or large business returns.

John Stancil, CPA

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.95
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 1.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 1.6
  • Total Questions 25636
 I can answer questions on personal income taxes, partnerships, and some corporate income taxes. I can deal with some state tax questions. Limited gift and estate tax questions. I am also familiar with ministerial and church tax reporting issues. I teach tax and accounting at a small church-related college. Sales taxes and property taxes are state and local issues so I am not likely be be able to give you an in depth answer on those types of taxes. I have maintained a part time tax practice for over 35 years. I am a member of the AICPA, National Association of Tax Professionals, and the Institute of Management Accountants. Visit my website at www.johnstancilcpa.com. Also visit my blog, www.thetaxdocspot.com. Prepare and file your own taxes at www.1040stancilcpa.com

WILLIAM D MCCONNAUGHY, CPA

U.S.
Maxed Out
  • Knowledgeability 9.89
  • Clarity of Response 9.95
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 8.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 0.8
  • Total Questions 908
 Federal income tax questions.

IJ Zemelman, EA MBA

U.S.
Maxed Out
  • Knowledgeability 9.95
  • Clarity of Response 9.82
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Response Time(hr) 36.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 29.9
  • Total Questions 155
 I am an IRS-authorized EA and principal of a Tax Preparation firm focusing on U.S. Expatriates. We specialize in all tax issues faced by American citizens living abroad - such as foreign earned income, tax treaties, foreign spouse, etc. Visit our website - www.TaxesForExpats.com - for more information.

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2012-02-10 Independent contractor/tutor report on Schedule C:

Michael,    Thanks for your question.    It is your business, use your name, business name, address, and your SS# if you do not have a federal ID number for your business.  Technically, you may not think

2012-02-09 Discharged debt:

Will,    Thanks for your question.    the $240,000 is taxable income, reported on line 21 of the 1040.  You should receive a 1988-C. You will also have to calculate the gain or loss on the sale of the

2012-02-09 State Taxes:

Martha,    Thanks for your question.    If he did not work in PA, those taxes should not have been withheld.  However,they were.  File a PA non resident return reporting only the PA income.  File an NC

2012-02-09 Filing Status:

Hi,    I mean it its generally beneficial to both parties, you and your wife.  There are exceptions.  For example if one spouse has a high amount of medical bills it could be better to file separately

2012-02-09 CPF taxability:

Dear Pat,    Part of CPF funds that comprises of contributions previously non-taxable (Employer's portion relating to employment in Singapore) will be taxable in the U.S.    Other part comprised of previously

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