Today TaxMama hears from Richard in Oklahoma with this issue. “I sold some shares in a stock in January. Now I wish to change the lot designation of the shares sold, selecting shares (of the same stock) with a different cost basis and original purchase

Today TaxMama hears from lots of people – and all the questions have the same theme. “I overspent and ran up lots of debt and didn’t pay taxes. Now I’m in big trouble. What do I do?” Dear Family, I hate to start days looking at the fa

Today TaxMama hears from Yvonne in Texas, who wants to know. “ A client that has a business has to go out of state to do a job. She has to kennel her dogs while she is away on business. Is this expense of kenneling her dog a legal expense for tax purpo

Today TaxMama hears from Meher in California, who is perplexed. “Why would an individual or an entity living and doing Business in California file a Nevada Corporation? There are so many companies who advertise this concept, claiming tax savings and va

Today TaxMama hears from Jimmy in Georgia, who just got lucky. “If someone gives me $1 million as a one time gift, will I be taxed on the money? If so, how should I receive the gift to eliminate paying taxes on the money? Should I get it in stock, bond

Today TaxMama hears from Andy in Michigan, who asks. “If a tax preparer is handed a subpoena to have a lawyer review a clients tax returns and other material, what are the privilege and confidentiality rules in this situation?” Dear Andy, Fir

Today TaxMama hears from George in Delaware, with this problem. “What should I do about an accountant that I have used for the first time this year? He has still not completed everything or gotten back to us. I realize that an extension has been filed

Today TaxMama hears from Linda in Florida, who tells us. “I have been buying a piece of land for about 9 years. Recently I purchased a mobile home ($500.00 cash) to put on it. Does this qualify me for the new home purchase tax refund?” Dear Lin

Today TaxMama hears from Susan in Florida, with this issue. “If the owner of a business is able to provide bank statement, but no copies of checks, can the owner provide a written statement defining the percentage that was spent in each category? For e

Today TaxMama hears from Bill in California, who tells us. “I am age 59 ½ and a recently retired federal employee (March 09). There is federal withholding on my pension, But I must file estimated taxes to the state of California on a quarterly basis.