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<title>CCH Tax News Headlines &#45; November 6, 2009</title>
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<description><![CDATA[       CCH Tax News Headlines - November 6, 2009     Federal Headlines:   11/6/2009 - _House Clears Unemployment Extension with Tax  Provisions_  (http://tax.cchgroup.com/news/headlines/2009/nws11609.htm#1)    11/6/2009 - _$123.5 Million in Undeliver...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/CCH-Tax-News-Headlines-November-6-2009-23531-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:48:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Estimating the value of an estate</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Questions: We are trying to plan ahead as my wife is terminal with cancer. When trying to estimate the value of an estate for tax purposes and splitting between the Living Trust and the Residual Trust does one consider the value of the deceased IRA ...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/Estimating-the-value-of-an-estate-23530-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:55:44 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>how best to handle taxes on a Roth conversion</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I'm semi-retired with no earned income in 2009.   I want to use my 15% bracket to make a Roth conversion.   I'm wondering how most gracefully to handle taxes.   One option is to convert the entire (let's say $20,000) with no withholding; this means ...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/how-best-to-handle-taxes-on-a-Roth-conversion-23527-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:48:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>  CCH Tax News Headlines &#45; November 5, 2009</title>
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<description><![CDATA[       CCH Tax News Headlines - November 5, 2009     Federal Headlines:   11/5/2009 - _House Expected to Consider Health Reform Bill on  November 7_  (http://tax.cchgroup.com/news/headlines/2009/nws11509.htm#1)    11/5/2009 - _Senate Approves Unemplo...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/CCH-Tax-News-Headlines-November-5-2009-23526-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:49:19 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>CCH Tax News Headlines &#45; November 4, 2009</title>
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<description><![CDATA[       CCH Tax News Headlines - November 4, 2009     Federal Headlines:   11/4/2009 - _House Expected to Quickly Pass UI Bill Following  Senate  Action_ (http://tax.cchgroup.com/news/headlines/2009/nws11409.htm#1)    11/4/2009 - _Attorney Recognized ...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/CCH-Tax-News-Headlines-November-4-2009-23524-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:34:10 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>foreign pension to US.  Tax implications&#63;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ My previous post didn't make it here, perhaps because I was using my iPhone  and newstap to try to post, and the automatic detector didn't recognize  me.  So here it is again.  Feel free to snip this preamble! There is apparently a Dutch law that sa...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/foreign-pension-to-US-Tax-implications-23523-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:52:01 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>CCH Tax News Headlines &#45; November 3, 2009</title>
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<description><![CDATA[       CCH Tax News Headlines - November 3, 2009     Federal Headlines:   11/3/2009 - _Senate Set to Vote on Unemployment Extension with Tax   Provisions_ (http://tax.cchgroup.com/news/headlines/2009/nws11309.htm#1)    11/3/2009 - _Post-Bankruptcy Je...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/CCH-Tax-News-Headlines-November-3-2009-23520-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:10:50 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>CCH Tax News Headlines &#45; November 2, 2009</title>
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<description><![CDATA[       CCH Tax News Headlines - November 2, 2009     Federal Headlines:   11/2/2009 - _Treasury's Tax Policy Deputy Reports Upcoming  Guidance Will  Cover Recovery Issues, New Legislation and Ordinary-Course  Projects_  (http://tax.cchgroup.com/news/...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/CCH-Tax-News-Headlines-November-2-2009-23518-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:22:03 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Corporations receiving donations from individuals &#45; tax advi...</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hi there, I'm volunteering with a social business and am trying to help them find out the legal issues surrounding donations from individuals. They are a for-profit corporation, so I know that any donations they receive are not tax-deductible for th...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/Corporations-receiving-donations-from-individuals-tax-advi-23517-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:49:43 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Reminder&#58; New Nov. 30th Tax Deadline</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Just a reminder that the IRS created a new tax deadline of Nov.  30 for those individuals who received a 2009 RMD (MRD if you  prefer) from a retirement account and want to put it back into  the account.  The rules are a little tricky because of the...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/Reminder-New-Nov-30th-Tax-Deadline-23506-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:29:31 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Giving up Home Equity in Divorce</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The husband in a divorce makes the claim that he doesn't want to give up  more than 50% of home equity in a divorce because it will prevent him from  answering that he owns his home on credit applications, and he thinks this  will hurt his ability t...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/Giving-up-Home-Equity-in-Divorce-23502-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:42:23 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>CCH Tax News Headlines &#45; October 30, 2009</title>
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<description><![CDATA[       CCH Tax News Headlines - October 30, 2009     Federal Headlines:   10/30/2009 - _House Unveils Health Reform Bill_  (http://tax.cchgroup.com/news/headlines/2009/nws103009.htm#1)    10/30/2009 - _Senate Negotiators Settle on Housing Tax Credit ...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/CCH-Tax-News-Headlines-October-30-2009-23489-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:10:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Charitable Deduction of Inherited Real Property</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ What would be the 2009 charitable deduction under current IRS rules for the following scenario? AGI= $40000 Home Inherited on 6/1/2009 and donated to a 50% limited organization on 6/30/2008= $50000 FMV of home on date of death of decedent Additional...... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/Charitable-Deduction-of-Inherited-Real-Property-23484-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:28:30 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>CCH Tax News Headlines &#45; October 29, 2009</title>
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<description><![CDATA[       CCH Tax News Headlines - October 29, 2009   Federal Headlines:   10/29/2009 - _Effective Date for Normal Retirement Age Regulations  for  Governmental Plans Extended Again (Notice 2008-86)_  (http://tax.cchgroup.com/news/headlines/2009/nws1029...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/CCH-Tax-News-Headlines-October-29-2009-23480-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:15:36 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>CCH Tax News Headlines &#45; October 28, 2009</title>
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<description><![CDATA[       CCH Tax News Headlines - October 28, 2009   Federal Headlines:   10/28/2009 - _Senate Moves to Unemployment Extension with Tax  Amendments_  (http://tax.cchgroup.com/news/headlines/2009/nws102809.htm#1)    10/28/2009 - _Individual's Reporting ...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/CCH-Tax-News-Headlines-October-28-2009-23477-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:48:04 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Does an a mistake that has no effect matter&#63;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ On my 2008 return a receipt that is really long term capital gains was  called interest.  Since I have zero AGI anyhow, it really doesn't much  matter this year, and would be increasing my taxes anyhow.  Strictly  speaking, is there any need to corr...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/Does-an-a-mistake-that-has-no-effect-matter-23475-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:34:44 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Capital gains &#45; Now or later</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The 15% capital gains and 15% tax on qualified dividends:  Do they expire next year??  I heard that Obama wants to have them expire sooner.  Any progress on Obama's wishes in Congress.  Here's why I ask: I have a $40000 capital gain in stock ABC for...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/Capital-gains-Now-or-later-23466-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:34:59 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>1099s Required for Fantasy Sports Prizes &#40;Private League&#41;&#63;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The organizers of a Fantasy Baseball League (private parties, not CBS Sportsline type league) are CPAs. League has been in existence for many (10+) years. Each year they pay out (based on various methods of funding the winner's pool) prizes to the T...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/1099s-Required-for-Fantasy-Sports-Prizes-Private-League-23464-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:56:59 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Selling real estate at a loss.</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ My sister purchased some property in Florida at the peak in 2005. It's now worth about two thirds of what she paid for it.  If she sells it at a loss, she can't deduct the loss because it was for personal use. But suppose she rents for a while.  Whe...... The post has 14 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/Selling-real-estate-at-a-loss-23460-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:56:28 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>CCH Tax News Headlines &#45; October 27, 2009 </title>
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<description><![CDATA[       CCH Tax News Headlines - October 27, 2009   Federal Headlines:   10/27/2009 - _Reid Sends Health Reform Bill to CBO_  (http://tax.cchgroup.com/news/headlines/2009/nws102709.htm#1)  10/27/2009 - _Bipartisan Estate Tax Bill Offered by Ways and M...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/CCH-Tax-News-Headlines-October-27-2009-23454-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:45:29 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>HELP on IRA</title>
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<description><![CDATA[      I have a question on a rollover out of an IRA. I needed some $$$ short term so I rolled money out of my conventional IRA into a brokerage account --- then put the money back into the IRA after 55 calendar days. I took out cash, and returned the...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/HELP-on-IRA-23452-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:26:03 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Demutualization &#40;Fisher vs U.S.&#41;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ On Oct. 9, 2009 the United States Court of Appeals for the  Federal Circuit affirmed the opinion of the United States Court  of Federal Claims in Fisher vs United States. This is the  demutualization decision that ruled in favor of the taxpayer  rel...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/Demutualization-Fisher-vs-U-S-23442-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:23:57 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Must I take &#36;3,000 of capital losses&#63;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I understand I can take $3,000 worth of carried forward capital losses  against ordinary income, but do I have to? TaxCut just does it without asking, so I presume it is required, but TaxCut  could be wrong.  Thanks.  -- ... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/Must-I-take-3-000-of-capital-losses-23437-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:13:53 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>CCH Tax News Headlines &#45; October 26, 2009</title>
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<description><![CDATA[       CCH Tax News Headlines - October 26, 2009   Federal Headlines:   10/26/2009 - _Corporation May Not Claim Deduction for Exercised  Statutory  Stock Options (FAA 20094301F)_  (http://tax.cchgroup.com/news/headlines/2009/nws102609.htm#1)  10/26/2...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/CCH-Tax-News-Headlines-October-26-2009-23436-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:32:51 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Taxing Non Residents for Foreign Sourced Income</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I was told that a brokerage account holder is NOT a US resident, that he does NOT pay any withholding tax on any kind of foreign sourced income. Assuming that is true, I am looking to get details on some specific cases: 1) If the account holder asks...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/Taxing-Non-Residents-for-Foreign-Sourced-Income-23435-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:40:37 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>California Tax Refund, form or booklet number for</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Filed my 2007 Calif. income tax only recently due to illness and paid, of course, interest and a $100+ penalty: wound up sending them about 5 times what I would have owed had I paid on time. I understand I can request a refund of some of what I sent...... The post has 14 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/California-Tax-Refund-form-or-booklet-number-for-23417-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:54:33 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>CCH Tax News Headlines &#45; October 23, 2009 </title>
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<description><![CDATA[       CCH Tax News Headlines - October 23, 2009   Federal Headlines: 10/23/2009 - _Domestic Corporation Must Include Gross Receipts of  Foreign  Subsidiaries in Research Credit Calculation (Deere & Co.,  TC)_  (http://tax.cchgroup.com/news/headlines...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/CCH-Tax-News-Headlines-October-23-2009-23413-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:14:44 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>New Home Buyer Rebate</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Has anyone heard rumers regarding a bill to increase the income limit for the new home buyer rebate? -- ... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/New-Home-Buyer-Rebate-23412-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:53:28 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Foreign pension taxable in US&#63;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Through no special effort of mine I am entitled to a Social Security type  pension from Holland.  (I lived in Holland between the ages of 15 and 25,  and, although I didn't have a paying job, this entitles me to a pension).   This will be paid quart...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/Foreign-pension-taxable-in-US-23410-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:58:19 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Back taxes minimization</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Without going into the gory details, I owe back taxes from 2006.  Obviously I owe them the actual taxes, interest and penalty.  No crime,  just a combo of procrastination and confusion on how to file a employee  stock sale. What's the best way to mi...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/Back-taxes-minimization-23409-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:08:31 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>State tax refund</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I will be itemizing for this year's taxes (2009 sched A) and will include a deduction for paid local taxes.  However, I will be getting a refund of withheld state taxes. What is the simplest way to avoid future correspondence (which always fills me ...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/State-tax-refund-23406-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:06:26 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>How do we get the &#36;8K tax credit for first home bought&#63;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ My wife and I bought our very first house (closed in June 2009).  In order to get the $8,000 tax credit back, I assume we will have to fill out a special form when we do our 2009 taxes?  IWhich form is it?    Also, is there anything else to do besid...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/How-do-we-get-the-8K-tax-credit-for-first-home-bought-23403-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:27:15 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>CCH Tax News Headlines &#45; October 21, 2009</title>
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<description><![CDATA[       CCH Tax News Headlines - October 21, 2009   Federal Headlines: 10/21/2009 - _IRS Addressing Erroneous and Fraudulent Claims for   First-Time Homebuyer Credit_  (http://tax.cchgroup.com/news/headlines/2009/nws102109.htm#1)    10/21/2009 - _U.S....The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/CCH-Tax-News-Headlines-October-21-2009-23402-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:19:50 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>State tax refund</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I will be itemizing for this year's taxes (2009 sched A) and will include a deduction for paid local taxes.  However, I will be getting a refund of withheld state taxes. What is the simplest way to avoid future correspondence (which always fills me ...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/State-tax-refund-23398-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:10:31 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Mexico VAT</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ If you register to collect/pay/file for VAT in mexico does that create a  need to file income tax returns?  -- The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/Mexico-VAT-23397-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>CCH Tax News Headlines &#45; October 20, 2009</title>
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<description><![CDATA[       CCH Tax News Headlines - October 20, 2009   Federal Headlines: 10/20/2009 - _Applicable Federal Rates for November 2009 Released  (Rev.  Rul. 2009-35)_ (http://tax.cchgroup.com/news/headlines/2009/nws102009.htm#1)     10/20/2009 - _Summonses f...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/CCH-Tax-News-Headlines-October-20-2009-23396-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:06:35 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>CCH Tax News Headlines &#45; October 19, 2009</title>
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<description><![CDATA[       CCH Tax News Headlines - October 19, 2009   Federal Headlines: 10/19/2009 - _FY 2009 Federal Deficit Shows $132 Billion  Decline_  (http://tax.cchgroup.com/news/headlines/2009/nws101909.htm#1)    10/19/2009 - _IRS  Updates Procedure for Electr...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/CCH-Tax-News-Headlines-October-19-2009-23392-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:47:53 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>electric vehicle credit</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The golf cart dealer claims that these glorified golf-carts, called Neighborhood Electric Vehicles, qualify for the electric vehicle credit up to $7500 depending on the model if purchased before 12/31/09. Questions:  1.  Is this legit?              ...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/electric-vehicle-credit-23388-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:05:01 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>IRC 107 challenged by FFRF&#33;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Have you taken note that, taking up where Chemerinsky left off, the FFRF has filed suit to test the constitutionality of IRC 107, ministerial housing allowance, and California's state tax version of the same? Michael Newdow filed the suit yesterday ...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/IRC-107-challenged-by-FFRF-23387-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:32:52 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>CCH Tax News Headlines &#45; October 16, 2009  </title>
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<description><![CDATA[       CCH Tax News Headlines - October 16, 2009   Federal Headlines: 10/16/2009 - _Baucus Sees 60-Plus Votes for Health Reform_  (http://tax.cchgroup.com/news/headlines/2009/nws101609.htm#1)    10/16/2009 - _Interim  Guidance Released Governing New ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/CCH-Tax-News-Headlines-October-16-2009-23385-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:04:58 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>IRS Announces Pension Plan Limitations for 2010</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-news/ir-09-094.pdf -- ... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/IRS-Announces-Pension-Plan-Limitations-for-2010-23380-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:43:59 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Inflation Adjusted Items for 2010 Released By IRS</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-09-50.pdf -- The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/Inflation-Adjusted-Items-for-2010-Released-By-IRS-23379-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:09:42 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>CCH Tax News Headlines &#45; October 15, 2009</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ CCH Tax News Headlines - October 15, 2009            Federal Headlines   10/15/2009 - _Health Care Reform Merger Talks Begin_  (http://tax.cchgroup.com/news/headlines/2009/nws101509.htm#1)  10/15/2009 - _Shulman Touts Success of Offshore Account Ini...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/CCH-Tax-News-Headlines-October-15-2009-23377-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:43:41 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Roth distribution for first time &#40;married&#41; home buyers quest...</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I've been researching PUB 590 (page 55) and the IRS code (72(t)(2)(F)) and  seem to find some contradictions. My wife and I are purchasing our first  home together. I currently own a home and she has never had an ownership  interest in a home. My qu...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/Roth-distribution-for-first-time-married-home-buyers-quest-23375-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:43:46 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Protective assessment claim</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The State of Colorado is concerned that they might lose in a certain case they are litigating (Noble Energy). So they have issued assessments to Colorado taxpayers who have been filing correctly, i.e., the way the state says they should have been fi...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/Protective-assessment-claim-23369-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:47:45 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>CCH Tax News Headlines &#45; 10&#47;14&#47;2009  </title>
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<description><![CDATA[       CCH Tax News Headlines - 10/14/2009   Federal Headlines:   10/14/2009 - _Finance Committee Approves Health Care Reform  Legislation;  CCH Updated Briefing on Health Care Reform Now  Available_  (http://tax.cchgroup.com/news/headlines/2009/nws1...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/CCH-Tax-News-Headlines-10-14-2009-23368-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:52:44 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>what if contributed too much to SEP in amended return</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Suppose you do you 2007 tax return and find that you can contribute 10k into your SEP.  Then you amend your return and take more business deductions, so your maximum SEP contribution is 9k.  It looks like you save on federal taxes, like $250 if in t...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/what-if-contributed-too-much-to-SEP-in-amended-return-23362-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:14:18 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>what is interest rate on unpaid taxes</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Where on the IRS website can I find what is the interest rate on unpaid taxes.  I imagine this will be the interest rate charged during an installment agreement, or if you just didn't pay your tax on time; is that so? Best I could find after a googl...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/what-is-interest-rate-on-unpaid-taxes-23360-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:08:49 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Writers expenses</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I'm a writer. I spent about $5,000 on books, stationary and office supplies and software, in Tax Year 2008. But I earned no income from writing in Tax Year 2008 and probably will not until the 2010 Tax Year. So ... Can I take these deductions as a b...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/Writers-expenses-23346-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:24:52 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>CA state tax &#45; W2 not required &#63;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hi; I had opted for automatic tax filing extension for CA taxes for 2008 and now I need to send it by Oct 15. When I printed tax forms using Turbotax, it states that Do not attach any Form(s) W-2. What does it mean ? I thought W-2 is a must to send ...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/CA-state-tax-W2-not-required-23328-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:19:55 -0400</pubDate>
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