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Question: I did not recieve my W-2 yet. What can I do?
Answer: You should contact your employer and request that they send you a new one. They should have mailed or delivered a copy to you by Jan 31st. If you have moved during the year be sure to leave the new address with [...]
Question: I babysit for my only source of income. Should I keep records and if so what records should I keep?
Answer: In General, if you are self employed you should keep records of all income and expenses. See IRS pub 552 “Record Keeping for Individuals”, pub 535
Question: I have already begun to fill my taxes out and I noticed that I am getting $800 dollars less than last year? How could that be?
Answer: Most likely it is because of the Making Work Pay tax credit, part of the stimulus package that was not extended by Congress for 2011. This [...]
Question: If major repairs are done to the house, like installing new floors (carpet, wood floor, ceramic) can those costs be reported when filing income tax? If so, what do we need to show for proof?
Answer: Certain energy efficient repairs are eligible for a $500 credit on your 2011 taxes. If you itemize your deductions you’ll be [...]
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