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Expert Profile: John Stancil, CPA

Expertise:  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.

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I hold a doctorate in Accounting, and four professional certifications: CPA, CMA, CFM, and CIA. I passed all certification examinations on the first attempt, and received honorable mention for my scores on the CIA exam. I write a monthly tax column for the local newspaper.

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What do you like about this subject?  I enjoy the dynamic nature of taxation, and the fact that it is always changing. I also enjoy helping citizens minimize their taxes, so they only have to pay the legally required minimum amount.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  One can never know all the tax law, so I hope to increase what I do know, and keep up with relevant changes in the law.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  It was not until WWII that the income tax became a mass tax. Prior to that time, only the very wealthy paid income taxes.
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Recent Answers from John Stancil, CPA
2009-07-03  past answer to a question Bart, Schedule E is not the proper place to deduct those. Any unreimbursed expenses in a partnership should be 1) reimbursed by the partnership or 2) treated as additional contribution to the partnership...
2009-07-02  quit claim deed and tax ramifications Diana, Thanks for your question. When you deed the house to your Dad, that will constitute a gift. You are allowed an annual exclusion of $13,000 per person. Any amount in excess of this is a taxable...
2009-07-02  Living and Working in a Foreign Country Victoria, You will include all your income, from whatever source, on your 1040. Sometime, probably in April, you will meet the 330-day physical presence test and will qualify for the foreign earned...
2009-07-02  who is a minister for tax purposes? I do not quote code here, as it would take more time than I can justify on a volunteer basis. However, I would suggest you consult IRS Publications 517 and 1828. You may also wish to read Hammar's Church...
2009-07-02  mileage reimbursement starting point for w-2 employee Phyllis, Thanks for your question. Commuting mileage is not deductible. If you go someplace other than your office first, that part of the trip is not deductible. Likewise, your mileage from the...
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