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Can you use a business name that is not registered?

If you have not registered your business with your secretary of state, you may only do business under your personal name. You may not legally use your bus...

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What happens if your spouse owes taxes before marriage?

Any tax debt your partner accumulated before marriage is their own responsibility, which means your tax refund is protected. However, sometimes the IRS ma...

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Can college student not claimed as dependent receive stimulus?

The additional stimulus will be paid to the tax filer, not the dependent themselves. If you are a college student or adult who was claimed by a parent or ...

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Are Uber and Lyft drivers self-employed?

If you drive for Uber or Lyft, you are self-employed. As a driver for either company, you are an independent contractor rather than an employee. As an ind...

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Do permanent residents of Canada have to pay US taxes?

United States citizens as well as permanent residents must pay US taxes regardless of where they live. But, Canadian citizens not living in Canada are sub...

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Does stimulus affect back taxes?

Your third stimulus check cannot be taken or reduced if you owe back taxes. It is also protected from federal and state debts, such as past-due child supp...

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How do I transfer TurboTax from old computer to new computer?

How do I move my tax data file to another computer? Make sure your new computer has TurboTax installed on it. Connect a thumb drive or other portable devi...

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Do you have to pay taxes on Social Security income?

Up to 85% of Social Security benefits are taxable for individuals with a combined income of at least $34,000, or a couple filing jointly with a combined i...

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Should stipend be reported on 1099-Misc?

The IRS explains that your stipend may be reported on Form W-2 or Form 1099-MISC. Generally, this type of stipend would be reported on Form 1098-T, Box 5 ...

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What is the Social Security payment for 2021?

The monthly maximum Federal amounts for 2021 are $794 for an eligible individual, $1,191 for an eligible individual with an eligible spouse, and $397 for ...

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