Archive for March, 2009

 

Where do you pay taxes if you are an American living in Canada?

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
taxes
Rhys W asked:


I was told by a friend that since I am a U.S. Citizen, I have to pay income taxes to the USA, even though I live and work in Toronto. I tried to look through the IRS website, but it was pretty confusing. Do I have to file income tax returns to the U.S.? Canada? Or both? Thanks!

 

What taxes go towards public education funding?

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
taxes
kevster1020 asked:


Essentially, what taxes is one forced to pay in order to fund the Department of Education?

 

Does the IRS tax you after you already paid the federal and the state taxes on your lottery winning?

Saturday, March 28th, 2009
taxes
saintbeowulf asked:


1.I am not sure,so I ask. After the federal and state taxes on your lottery winning is already paid,does the IRS tax you anymore?

2.What do you think about taxes on lottery winnings? Even though,buying a lottery ticket is the same as a voluntary tax.

 

How can I determine how much taxes is supposed to be deducted from my paycheck?

Friday, March 27th, 2009
taxes
Aunt Sami asked:


Sometimes I think my company is with holding way too much taxes out of my paycheck. I confronted the human resource manger, and she just said that my last job wasn’t taking enough out. The thing is, I didn’t have a problem doing my taxes last year. Does someone know like a tax deduction percentage formula I can use to see if I am accurate on my suspicion? I work at a hotel, I am independent, and claim no dependents.

 

How do I figure out taxes owed on interest made on mature Savings Bonds?

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009
taxes
miss kitty asked:


I have 14 Savings Bonds, all $50 denominations.
The total interest earned is $2,313.40.
The total value is $2,838.40.
I have to report the interest as income on my taxes next year.
How do I figure out how much I`ll owe once I cash them in?
(I reside in the state of Minnesota, if that figures into the tax equation.)

 

Taxes?

Thursday, March 19th, 2009
taxes
okalie dokalie asked:


I just put my state taxes in a mailbox by my house today and the taxes are due tonight by midnight are they going to check the mail boxes for mail to get the taxes out today. Don’t want a late fee.

 

Are these taxes applicable if you are on an F1 visa and working part-time as a consultant for a company?

Sunday, March 15th, 2009
taxes
swar_2k1 asked:


I am an international student and these taxes were cut from my first pay check so wanted to know about it.
Thanks.

 

I think I did my taxes wrong a couple of times. Is there a way to redo taxes?

Saturday, March 14th, 2009
taxes
Mabel asked:


I should have had someone else doing my taxes, because for the last 2 years, I’ve been owing money instead of getting a refund. Everyone keeps telling me that I shoud be getting a refund.

 

How do I pay taxes if I have an online job?

Saturday, March 14th, 2009
taxes
whoareyou asked:


I will begin a job as an online administrative assistant. I will be getting paid for my services via money orders in a fixed amount each week. My question is: how do I pay taxes on this? I am handicapped and received SSI until I got married. So this is my first job so I have no idea how to file taxes or about income tax in general. Could someone please provide me with some information on what I need to do.
No, he will not be taking the taxes out of my pay.

 

How much taxes do I pay on money made from stocks?

Thursday, March 12th, 2009
taxes
Troy asked:


If I have a realized gain? How much do I pay in taxes? What percentage? If I decide not to pay, can the IRS find out?