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1. March 3, 2005
I owe back taxes that are from 1983, and have a lein on my credit. I understand that they cannot collect after 10 years. Can they still hold my returns? How do I get the lein removed - penny LISTEN 5:44

2. March 1, 2005
In December 2004 I was awarded Social Security Disability Benefits retroactive to 1/03. The monies ($35,000)was repaid to my Employer due to Long Term Disabilty payments they had made to me since 1/03. Had do I file so as to recieve tax credits for these non-taxable amounts which were credited for 2003 and 2004? I need to file myself because H&R Block siad they would charge me over $300. Thank you for your help - Paul Cayce LISTEN 8:25

3. March 2, 2005
I am currently working in Kuwait and have been working out of country since the end of August 2004. I want to know what steps I need to take to receive the international tax breaks. - Randy LISTEN 12:50

4. March 2, 2005
I sold some stock in 2004 ,that was purchased in 2001 at a loss of $12000.00.How much can i deduct each year? Can I continue to deduct it each year untill i reach the full amount? - Paul LISTEN 18:07

5. March 2, 2005
I inherited my parents property in 2004 and I sold it the same year. Do I add the amount I received on the sale to my total income for the year? - P. J. Puente LISTEN 19:59

6. March 3, 2005
To file married filling seperately how long do we actually need to be seperated? - Irene LISTEN 21:49

7. March 3, 2005
I'm 79 and still working..I thought once I passed 70 yrs. of age I could make as much as I can without effecting my SS..Is it legal for IRS to have me add my SS to my gross adjusted income and charge me taxes on same???Thanks for your reply... - Tom LISTEN 25:48

8. March 5, 2005
I'm single with one child and worked full time until October and then I became an independent contractor. I also brought a home. What is the most beneficial way for me to submit my taxes this year and what can I clain and not claim - Janie LISTEN 28:55

9. March 8, 2005
I currently live in one of my father's houses.The mortgage loan is under my father's name but both of our names are on the title.I pay the mortgage out of my account.Can I deduct the interest on my taxes or does my father have to do it? - Chris LISTEN 32:48

10. March 10, 2005
WHAT ARE SOME DEDUCTION THAT CAN BE USED FOR OUR INCOME TAX,WE HAVE A STUDENT IN A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY IN HOUSTON. - SINDY LISTEN 34:47

11. March 11, 2005
WHY ISN'T THERE A FLAT RATE ACROSS THE BOARD NATION WIDE , FOR SOMEONE TO HAVE THEIR TAXES DONE? - JOSEPH LISTEN 38:23

12. March 16, 2005
I pay a home equity loan for a home that my ex got in the divorce. I make all the payments. Do I have the right to deduct the interest for that loan? - Rebecca
March 16, 2005
I make payments on an equity loan for a home my exwife owns. I want to know if I can claim the interest on that loan. - Bob LISTEN

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13. March 16, 2005
I have a home-based business. I travel alot to buisness conventions as well and have other expenses. What are all the tax deductions I can use for having a home-based business, and what forms are need to file them. - Sam Gonzalez LISTEN 46:30

14. March 19, 2005
what is the sales tax rate for Corpus Christi texas? - Michael
March 17, 2005
I need help with the state and local sales taxes worksheet. I understand the chart part to get the state general sales tax, but need to know what is the figure to multiply to the chart amount to get the local general sales tax. - Mary LISTEN 48:50

15. March 21, 2005
My husband's company takes out alabama taxes,and we just found out if we file an corrected w-2 we can get a refund of the taxes we paid for the past 3 years. How do we go about filing for a refund on those taxes?? - glady LISTEN 55:59

16. March 21, 2005
I am a 75 yr old widow with a daughter and s/i/l living with me who is on SS Disability. I own my home,pay all utility bills from my CS Annuity.Do I qualify as head/of/household? If so, do I have to account for his SS income? Please clue me in as to what I need to be aware of. They have been told that they do not need to file a tax return and have not done so for several years. Since my health is not good, the situation is mutually agreeable. Thank you - Myrna Schnorr LISTEN 59:54

17. March 22, 2005
I received a Form 1099B from HRPT Properties Trust which reflects the following: Block 1a reads YTD TOTAL; 1b is the CUSIP No.; block 2 reflects $1,092.54 as gross proceeds; block 7 reads--HALLWOOD REALTY PARTNERS LP COMMON. I have not received the proceeds from that transaction since I did not mail the certificates in. Do I have to claim this on 2004 income taxes? Also, should I reflect a loss since initial value when purchased was $5,000? Background: Purchased 10 units May 16, 1984 valued at $5,000 from Equitec Investment Fund XIII (limited partnership) which merged with and into Hallwood Realty Partners, L.P.. - Celestine LISTEN 1:03:07

18. March 22, 2005
RBO TAX calculated MEDICARE & INS due. Am I eligible to put money into an IRA using income from oil lease? Should I file an amended return to move the money recd from xyz oil lease money to Box 3 Other Inc. Sch C-EZ(Fm1040). A recalculation by TURBO TAX SOFTWARE shows No Change in tax liability. - Vatlav LISTEN 1:05:55

19. March 22, 2005
My exhusband has decided to file using ours kids as a deduction, yet has not sent me the form to sign to agree to it. What happens if he doesn't send me the form, yet uses them as a deduction? They did not live with him at all, and by rights are not his deductions. - Kerry LISTEN 1:08:18

20. March 22, 2005
We purchased our home in 1994 for $169k. We sold it for $235k in 2004 and are reinvesting all the proceeds in a new home in 2005. How should we report the revenue we realized from the sale? - Carmen LISTEN 1:12:27

21. March 22, 2005
married in Texas, moved to California. Legally separated in CA. moved back to TX. How will I file? Married, unmarried, separated? - Sue LISTEN 1:14:21