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Is Social Security part of your estate?

En español | Not in the long term — you can’t keep a deceased person’s retirement benefits flowing to an estate. But if a beneficiary dies before receivin...

Jun 12, 2026 • 0 READS

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Can a 17 year old file 1099-MISC?

You do not enter the child’s income on your return. You can still claim him as a dependent. He has to file his own return for the 1099Misc. What is the mi...

Jun 12, 2026 • 1 READS

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Are all Social Security payments direct deposit?

Federal law mandates that all Federal benefit payments – including Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits – must be made electronically...

Jun 12, 2026 • 1 READS

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How much do you save in taxes by owning a home?

Your home ownership entitles you to a potential $9,000 more in deductions than you would have claimed had you not bought a house. If you fall in the 32 pe...

Jun 12, 2026 • 1 READS

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Do you have to return your stimulus check?

If you get a stimulus check for 2019 for more money than you’re eligible to receive for your 2020 taxes, you don’t need to return the money (in most cases...

Jun 12, 2026 • 1 READS

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Is Hawaii IRS office open?

Monday-Friday – 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Why is my Hawaii state tax refund taking so long? What can cause a delay in my Hawaii refund? If the department needs...

Jun 12, 2026 • 1 READS

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Do you need a bank account to check in a check?

When most people receive a check, they deposit it in their bank account, cash it at their bank, or show their ID and cash it at the bank that issued the c...

Jun 12, 2026 • 1 READS

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Can you receive SSI and Rsdi?

Many individuals are eligible for benefits under both the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs at t...

Jun 12, 2026 • 1 READS

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Can I still get my refund for 2018?

The IRS can also hold refund checks when the two subsequent annual returns are missing. That means you should file returns for 2018 and 2019 as soon as po...

Jun 12, 2026 • 1 READS

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What to do if your tax return is delayed?

If your tax return is being delayed for another reason, then it may be a good idea to contact the IRS. It is possible there was an error in your tax retur...

Jun 12, 2026 • 1 READS