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Expertise

I can answer most federal individual income tax questions. I can not provide legal advise.

Experience in the area

I have worked for a CPA firm for over 11 years. I have worked in private as well as government I have recently been running a tax preparation office, mainly focusing on individual income taxes

Organizations

I have been affiliated with managing condo associations and as a member of a coalition to educate condo owners as to their rights and responsibilities.

Education/Credentials

I have my B.S.B.A in Business Administration . Concentration in Accounting I have gone to yearly tax seminars and have tried to keep up with the evolving tax changes

Awards and Honors

Over my years I have received local awards for contributions to worthy organizations.

Past/Present Clients

This, of course remains confidential

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I still hope to learn what questions most concern taxpayers.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Did you know that Bush's refund from the Economic Stimulus Package is referred to as an Advance payment, but will not be used to reduce your 2009 refund according to the IRS wenbsite. Also note that a new administration will be in office by Jan 2009, just in time for the 2008 filing.

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Recent Answers from Glenn D Schnabel

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

2009-11-15 filing tax return and independency:

Jewel, If you support yourself and live alone, then you can file yourself and not allow your brother in law to claim you. Would it be beneficial to you, it depends. If you are a full time senior in

2009-11-09 Home Daycare Taxes:

Kellen, I would list them as miscel expenses. I would list them as toys for children . They would be a direct expense. Not a cost of sale. If you are spending under $25 per toy, I would consider them

2009-11-09 Dependency Exemptions:

Kim, If she waives her right to the exemption , then the court is the only one who can reverse the decision.This may be a legal issue. It is usually determined by an agreement between both parties and

2009-11-06 Physical presences test and lodging, meal exclusions:

Ric, According to the IRS Publication 54: Foreign earned income does not include the following amounts. * The value of meals and lodging that you exclude from your income because

 

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