TaxMan60601

The medal always has two side, you know .... I am amazed how most of you are surprised by TT experience! Haven't you tried before any free or trial version of such self-prepared tax return preparation softwares so far!? We do this every season at least to know to what we face and what to expect. Actually the main point here is that all these programs are softwares for self-prepared tax return - you know, that means no preparer, no fee, no extra spend. Remember this. Add IRS " ... it is the taxpayer who is ultimately responsible for all the information on the tax return." and we get the clear picture. Your can read about the miraculous "nonprofit coalition of industry-leading tax software companies partnered with the IRS" here and here.

Totaly agree. One of those visas who do not exclude days of precense for the purpose of SPT. Check last 3 years of precense in US - could be 1040 even if lees than 183 in tax year. http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/Alien-Residency-Examples- see Example 5

NY info http://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/credits/more_income_tax_credits.htm

I also hope that this won't be so, Jack, but what about this: http://www.irs.gov/Refunds/Nonresident-Aliens-Filing-Form-1040NR-for-Refund-of-U.S.-Source-Income-Withheld "If you are filing a Form 1040-NR, (U.S. Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return) and requesting a refund of tax withheld on a Form 1042-S, (Foreign Person's U.S. Source Income Subject to Withholding), we will need additional time to process your refund. Please allow up to 6 months from the return’s due date, or filing date if later, for your refund to be processed." Same or similar reasonable official explanation again could be "identify and verify data", but I doubt there will be some meaningful consequences in result of this .....

Totally agree with Judy here. I don't think there is any discrepancy in the info. The IRS site says: "Marketplace Exemptions ... If you claim the exemption on your return, you do not need an ECN from the Marketplace." and a table below: "Exemptions - Coverage is considered unaffordable - May only be caimed on the tax return" Page last updated - 12-Jan-2015 I think, as usual , it is in the way it was written and in the way you read it. I would say "You must apply for this exemption" shall be read as "You must apply for this exemption (via your tax return)" http://obamacarefacts.com/obamacare-mandate-exemption-penalty/ http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-07-01/pdf/2013-15530.pdf- are these really final ones?

Ha-ha-ha Okay, Jack. Thanks - i could give it a try, but that is not the point you know. "It's the principal of the thing." Sometimes I don't like their way of "cutting losses" Or I may try with Tax Books. Happy New Year to all!

Hi there. More info needed. Try these 2) She spent six months in VA and six months in Canada. Does she need to file with VA State, for both 2013 and 2014? - http://www.tax.virginia.gov/site.cfm?alias=FilingRequirements 3) Where do I need to report the payment of Statement of Survivor Annuity Paid ? - http://apps.opm.gov/tax_calc/index.cfm http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p721.pdf- seems like whether the annuity reported on Form CSF 1099R is taxable or not it depends on whether and/or how long ago the beneficiary got retired. Hope this could be of any help.

Veery disappointed too. I ordered publications some time ago to find out there will be no Pub 17 on paper. I also downloaded it but will not print it at all, since such papers ends lost somewhere on my desk .... and I have to print them again. no way

Very profitable job indeed, based on the income - job related expenses graph - "have filed more than 8,000 fraudulent U.S. income tax returns seeking more than $65 million in tax refunds" and "five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for the conspiracy charge and up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for the theft of government property" ...

Wow, it is funny how many comments such a simple and burden-less summer topic can accumulate though... I am young enough but there is one thing I learned and stick to. Don't judge people - there is one who can! But help them, give them the light, spread the knowledge amongst them and show them the right path and devote to Good. Do advise people - the responsibility for their actions and choices is their own! I am not CPA, (still) not EA, just a RTRP, but I definitely "liked the idea" because there is much truth within, and I completely agree with "My guess is it happens all the time. And people get away with it. I think a great number of them also receive entitlements." and I definitely do/will not give such advices to anyone for sure! Tongue in cheek. Lol, Jack, you're a real menace ..... worse than the c0mmuni$t$, lol

I am sure it is useless to ask, Jack, but did you compare both sets of figures as they advised, you know ... could this be a hunting for unreported income ... https://www.ftb.ca.gov/aboutFTB/Public_Service_Bulletins/2013/Bulletin_1324.shtml https://www.ftb.ca.gov/law/meetings/attachments/120413/5a.pdf

... and it will never happen again ... for sure ..... But Brazilians could blame on themselves only. This is as a lesson for everyone - even if you are the Host of the football World Cup Finals.The larger the bubble, the more loudly and painful cracking. They had more to lose in the quarterfinals of Columbia and everything would be fine for them, alas ......

Well now "Oh well, it's only soccer." But not exactly! Good games indeed. A squad, which any football fan in the world could be proud of!

I might be wrong, but wasn't there some password reset .... on every 90 days!? ....

He-he, yeah, you were almost right, Mas! Did you watch the match between Germany and Ghana .... The Devil is not so dark, local saying ... One more good game, same like previous two, and you will have the door open for you. You know, Jurgen Klinsmann was one of the greatest players of his time, very good and intelligent man, so USA soccer team definitely is on the right path, my friend! Good luck!