Feb 4th

do they tax tips for waitressing? and friendlys?

whats the usual pay for waitresses. i live in ct if it helps. do they tax tips? and how bad is friendlys? i need a second job that pays student loans and the scedules arent strict. and I found out friendlys is hiring. im desperate. whats the good/bad?

Feb 3rd

We started a carpet cleaning business ran out of our home, what are some tax tips or a tax site to find break?

I do not know much about taxes and I don’t know what to claim as expenses, can I claim gas,advertising,supplies,cell phones,business phone,office supplies,milage, running erands in my own car, business vans &up keep,as you see I am completely lost. I really don’t think H&R is going to cut it, should I get a CPA or acountant?

Feb 2nd

How do I start paying taxes from contract work and help with tax tips?

I started a year ago doing 2 maintianece contract work and got about $40,000.00 in 2006 and I still had not paid taxes because I didn’t know where or how to. My contract place just gave me a 1099Form. I’m single and I recently just got a regular W-2 job. I’m in Minnesota. I am afraid I will to paid an outrages amount of taxes. And also I had not been keeping receipts for the year 2006.

Feb 1st

Tax tips for new home owner?

I purchased a house last year and am unsure which expense are tax deductible. Can anyone give me tips or point me to a website that provides this information?

Jan 31st

How do you report restaurant tips for tax purposes?

I deliver pizzas for a living. I get paid minimum +, but also get tips. When I turn in my tips for tax purposes, do I report all of it or a percentage. I can’t get a straight answer from anyone.

Jan 30th

Where can LGBT families and couples find tax tips online?

I am actually writing a tax article for domestic partners and lgbt couples and was surprised to find that very little is out there in terms of current and accurate lgbt tax info. Since many same-sex couples and lgbt families go through the hoops of finding the closest tax equivalent to marriage as possible you would think there would be more out there.

Jan 29th

Can visits to strip clubs (cover charge, drinks and tips) be used as a tax deduction for business expenses?

Strippers do not pay taxes on tips, so shouldn’t the tipper get a tax break as well?

Jan 28th

How to figure out tax on tips as a waitress?

I work at casino and we are in some irs thing where they assume we make 10 an hour in tips and that’s all we have to pay taxes on but those taxes are not taken out of our paycheck so I actually have two questions. 1can i force my employer to tax my assumed tips on my paycheck? 2 if i can’t how do i figure how a good estimate of what i will owe when i do my taxes?

Jan 27th

What are some good tax tips for a new landlord?

I have a condo that I live in and a house that I rent out. What are some good tax tips for me to maximize the amount I get on my return?