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John L. Tidwell U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.57 Clarity of Response 9.43 Timeliness 9.66 Politeness 9.65 Total Questions 3491	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.
Richard Fritzler U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.94 Clarity of Response 9.82 Timeliness 9.89 Politeness 9.96 Total Questions 2005	Specializing in Business and Corporate taxation. Comparing the advantages and requirements of different business entities, such as Sub-S Corporations, LLC`s, Partnerships (Both Limited and General), Doing Business as a Sole Proprietor, or Using a C-Corporation. Issues regarding K-1 distributions, 1040, schedule C, 1120, 1120s. Are you considering domiciling a Corporation in a low tax state? I can review the benefits and misinformation that exists.
Ivan Roth U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.64 Clarity of Response 9.54 Timeliness 9.66 Politeness 9.76 Total Questions 4852	Federal and State Income taxes I do tax returns for partnerships and C corporations I am well versed with State Franchise taxes for CA, CT, FL,NY,TN,TX.
Mike Wellman U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.95 Clarity of Response 9.89 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 1752	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 referred to the question pool.
Carole Dunton U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.81 Clarity of Response 9.78 Timeliness 9.85 Politeness 9.86 Total Questions 5576	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 View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.95 Clarity of Response 9.90 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 22072	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 30 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.
Glenn D Schnabel U.S. Unavailable View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.91 Clarity of Response 9.83 Timeliness 9.90 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 1853	I can answer most federal individual income tax questions. I can not provide legal advise.
Jay Allen Finn, CPA U.S. On Vacation returns 02/15/2010 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.92 Clarity of Response 9.92 Timeliness 9.92 Politeness 9.98 Total Questions 410	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
Alexandra Shainskaya, CPA U.S. Maxed Out View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 9.86 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 153	Can answer questions relating to individual and small business tax returns and tax planning.
WILLIAM D MCCONNAUGHY U.S. Maxed Out View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.88 Clarity of Response 9.94 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 636	Federal income tax questions.
Dan Lively, Esq., LLM (Tax), CPA U.S. On Vacation returns 02/15/2010 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.91 Clarity of Response 9.93 Timeliness 9.91 Politeness 9.95 Total Questions 389	I can answer questions regarding personal, corporate, partnership, estate and gift taxes. These questions can relate to problems, compliance, or planning. I am well versed in IRS audit and collection procedures and can respond to questions you may have in this area as well. I have a strong background in tax. I am a Tax Attorney, and Certified as a Taxation Specialist by the State Bar of California. I also have an LLM (Master of Laws in Taxation), and I am a Certified Public Accountant.

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2010-02-09 Claiming a Relative:

Glenn, Thanks for your question. No, you cannot claim her as a dependent, primarily because she is not a U. S. resident or citizen. Additionally, she must live in your household for at least half

2010-02-09 IRA:

John, Thanks for your question. If the W-2 shows wages in Box 1, that is considered earned income and qualifies you for an IRA up to the statutory limits for IRA's but not greater than your earned

2010-02-09 1099-credit card forgiveness:

Kim: I am assuming that you and he files a joint return. I am also assuming that the credit card company gives you a 1099 for you to count as income the balance that they write off. Personally I do

2010-02-08 Tuition Reimbursement - Taxable Income?:

Bridget, Thanks for your question. If the amounts over $5,250 are to improve your job skills and not qualify you for a new job and your employer has a written policy on reimbursements for tuition

2010-02-08 Royality Tax on Rental Property:

GJ, Thanks for your question. Because you do not need to complete line1 1 and 2 for the royalty income, I would report it in a separate column. However, $415 in income should not eliminate $5,000