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Alexandra Shainskaya, CPA

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 104
 Can answer questions relating to individual and small business tax returns and tax planning.

Dan Lively

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.81
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Timeliness 9.86
  • Politeness 9.90
  • Total Questions 78
 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.

Ivan Roth

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.63
  • Clarity of Response 9.54
  • Timeliness 9.65
  • Politeness 9.76
  • Total Questions 4665
 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.

John Stancil, CPA

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.95
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 21140
 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.

Bruce W. Tyler, EA

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.91
  • Clarity of Response 9.81
  • Timeliness 9.88
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Total Questions 286
 I can answer anything with regard to the following: Preparation/Tax Law regarding Individual Income Tax (IRS and California), Audit Representation/IRS Procedures of personal and corporate income tax including appeals, IRS Collection procedures for individuals, partnerships and corporations, offers-in-compromise, payment plans, penalty abatement etc.

Helen P. O`Planick, EA

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.79
  • Clarity of Response 9.68
  • Timeliness 9.86
  • Politeness 9.79
  • Total Questions 11309
 I am a tax professional, with experience in individual taxation. I would prefer not to answer questions about non-resident aliens or corporate taxation. Please do not ask me state related questions, unless the state is Pennsylvania. There are 42 taxing states and 42 TOTALLY different sets of state tax law.

MEdusa

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.79
  • Clarity of Response 9.52
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 9.69
  • Total Questions 101
 Tax and general business including hospitality related (hotel mgmt degree and experience in industry prior to obtaining ms tax and cpa).

Glenn D Schnabel

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.92
  • Clarity of Response 9.83
  • Timeliness 9.90
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 1758
 I can answer most federal individual income tax questions. I can not provide legal advise.

John L. Tidwell

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.55
  • Clarity of Response 9.42
  • Timeliness 9.64
  • Politeness 9.63
  • Total Questions 3263
 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.

Mike Wellman

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.95
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Total Questions 1583
 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
  • Knowledgeability 9.81
  • Clarity of Response 9.78
  • Timeliness 9.85
  • Politeness 9.86
  • Total Questions 5372
 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.

Vanessa Powell

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 12/01/2009
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 9.98
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 213
 General taxation and tax law questions. Federal income tax, California income tax, payroll tax, sales tax, estate tax. Individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporations, exempt organizations, employee benefit plans. No property tax questions, please.

WILLIAM D MCCONNAUGHY

U.S.
Maxed Out
  • Knowledgeability 9.94
  • Clarity of Response 9.94
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 582
 Federal income tax questions.

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2009-11-19 Tax Liability:

depends upon how you (and they) set it (your loan, investment and subsequently the business itself). key is how you will recognize (if you realize at some point in the future) gains/income - annual

2009-11-19 Federal Tax on Federal CSRS pension living abroad:

Ray, Thanks for your question. As a U. S. citizen you are subject to tax on your worldwide income, regardless of residence. I cannot provide citations in this forum as it would be too time consuming

2009-11-19 401K withdrawals:

Hi Denise, 401K withdrawals are considered ordinary income subject to federal income tax not subject to the 10 percent penalty if the distributions are taken once you reach 59 1/2. They are not subject

2009-11-19 Perdiem tax:

Mark, Thanks for your question. If the assignment is for an indefinite period, or is expected to last more than a year, any per diem amount received is taxable from day one. In addition, no travel

2009-11-19 step-up basis after spouse dies:

Marilyn, Thanks for your question. You don't want to use property tax papers as those frequently do not reflect the true fair market value. An appraisal is preferred but not required. A letter

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