Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 6:48 PM, Jerry Barnes wrote: > Amen.  Start by voting against every incumbent. And replace them with whom ~| Order the Adobe Coldfusion Anthology now! http://www.amazon.com/Adobe-Coldfusion-Anthology/dp

Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

Ah yes, because "toss everyone out" is sooo indicative of rational thought and individual liberty. You're as bad as all the sheeple that vote the party line. Judah On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 6:48 PM, Jerry Barnes wrote: > > "Those Liberals!  /They/ are the *real* problem with America!" > > If you

Re: question for the tax-perts on the list

If you really want to go numb because you just have to know, read this neat little page I found that goes through a few key pointers: http://www.amerilawyer.com/sevenreasons.htm For the record, all of my LLC's are S Corps. So when I espouse any "tips" it's coming from running several multi-partn

Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

"Those Liberals! /They/ are the *real* problem with America!" If you say so. I tend to think career politicians in general are the real problem. The artificial aristocracy. "Let's take back our country!" Amen. Start by voting against every incumbent. They should be in the crosshairs. "T

Re: CPA or no CPA?

"So your wife is okay with tax fraud? Typical right wing nut bar." If she's is okay with tax fraud, she should look up how some professionals did it: Tom Daschle, Timothy Geithner, William Jefferson, Hilda Solis, John F. Tierney (or at least his wife), Pete Stark, Robert Wexler, and or Charles R

Re: question for the tax-perts on the list

On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 3:32 PM, Greg Morphis wrote: > As a developer I just don't see me needing many "business" expenses. > Aside from computer hardware (maybe some software) that is. I don't > plan on travel or anything like that. > I was just checking to see if it's worth deducting part of my

Re: CPA or no CPA?

Hey, some "wives" are men LOL! On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 7:54 PM, Sam wrote: > > To most people. Others aren't so sharp. > Not meaning you, well maybe. > > > On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 5:49 PM, Medic wrote: > > > > Yeah. "Wife" kind of implies being a woman. > > > > On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 5:

Re: CPA or no CPA?

To most people. Others aren't so sharp. Not meaning you, well maybe. On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 5:49 PM, Medic wrote: > > Yeah. "Wife" kind of implies being a woman. > > On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 5:47 PM, Sam wrote: > >> >> She's a woman, they're usually liberal. >> >>

Re: question for the tax-perts on the list

OK Swami. ;) On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 4:27 PM, Ras Tafari wrote: > > i didnt need to be greg to know that. > it was easy enough to infer :) > > but yes, your point is valid... im just sayin', it aint worth it. > > Me. > > On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 4:17 PM, Erika L. Rich wrote: > > > > But you did

Re: CPA or no CPA?

So Sam says to his wife, "Why so long in the face?" On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 2:49 PM, Medic wrote: > > Yeah. "Wife" kind of implies being a woman. > > On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 5:47 PM, Sam wrote: > >> >> She's a woman, they're usually liberal. >> >> >> >> On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 5:41 PM, Medic w

Re: CPA or no CPA?

Yeah. "Wife" kind of implies being a woman. On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 5:47 PM, Sam wrote: > > She's a woman, they're usually liberal. > > > > On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 5:41 PM, Medic wrote: > > > >> > >> My wife snapped back "we want $6,000". > > > > > > So your wife is okay with tax fraud? Typica

Re: CPA or no CPA?

She's a woman, they're usually liberal. On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 5:41 PM, Medic wrote: > >> >> My wife snapped back "we want $6,000". > > > So your wife is okay with tax fraud? Typical right wing nut bar. > > /troll > ~| Order

Re: CPA or no CPA?

> > My wife snapped back "we want $6,000". So your wife is okay with tax fraud? Typical right wing nut bar. /troll ~| Order the Adobe Coldfusion Anthology now! http://www.amazon.com/Adobe-Coldfusion-Anthology/dp/1430272155/?t

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Re: CPA or no CPA?

I once had a CPA that was such a stoner. He sat there wasted and asked us how much we wanted back, said he used to work for the IRS. My wife snapped back "we want $6,000". I was like what? How much am I allowed to get back? On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 4:55 PM, Jerry Milo Johnson wrote: > > Well, s

Re: CPA or no CPA?

Well, sort of. Wesley Snipes went shopping for a CPA with a specific world-view, "get away with anything you can, and drag it out in the courts if you get caught". The CPA in question had a long history of getting afoul of the law, but used the delays of paying money to his clients investment be

Re: CPA or no CPA?

Yeah uhh...Wesley Snipes had a CPA. :-\ ~| Order the Adobe Coldfusion Anthology now! http://www.amazon.com/Adobe-Coldfusion-Anthology/dp/1430272155/?tag=houseoffusion Archive: http://www.houseoffusion.com/groups/cf-community/mes

Re: question for the tax-perts on the list

i didnt need to be greg to know that. it was easy enough to infer :) but yes, your point is valid... im just sayin', it aint worth it. Me. On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 4:17 PM, Erika L. Rich wrote: > > But you didn't know that Tony, because you aint Greg, therefore do not know > what he may or may

Re: question for the tax-perts on the list

But you didn't know that Tony, because you aint Greg, therefore do not know what he may or may not have - so MY point was just as valid. The bottom line is protect your bottom line, always, and always re-evaluate because otherwise one day you may be OVER that amount and never realized it. Whethe

Re: question for the tax-perts on the list

That's not true. When I had an apartment I would deduct 1/5 of everything: rent, electric, phone and other stuff I can't remember. On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 3:04 PM, Ras Tafari wrote: > > so expensing some random percentage of the COSTS of the house, based > on the sq footage > of that office, w

Re: CPA or no CPA?

Don't you have to use a CPA if: You make over $90k and or if you use the long form? I'm sure I read that somewhere. On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 1:34 PM, Cameron Childress wrote: > > It seems that in general like a lot of people on the list seem > reluctant to consult a CPA.  Probably believing that

Re: question for the tax-perts on the list

First question to ask is if she knows anything about per diem. On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 2:40 PM, Erika L. Rich wrote: > >  If anyone wants a really good, > inexpensive accountant, that will accept clients remotely, email me. I'll > give you her name, address, ph

Re: question for the tax-perts on the list

I did it for ten years and never got audited. Me now looks around nervously :P On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 2:36 PM, Ras Tafari wrote: > > id fully recommend NOT claiming part of anything on your taxes > in relation to a home work office. > > its a red flag and no one needs any sort of red flags whe

Re: question for the tax-perts on the list

my point :) (love you e to tha k) On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 3:32 PM, Greg Morphis wrote: > I don't think I have enough deductions to meet the > standard deduction amount. ~| Order the Adobe Coldfusion Anthology now! http://www.a

Re: question for the tax-perts on the list

As a developer I just don't see me needing many "business" expenses. Aside from computer hardware (maybe some software) that is. I don't plan on travel or anything like that. I was just checking to see if it's worth deducting part of my rent, and home bills. I don't think I have enough deductions

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Oh definitely. 3 thumbs up for our lady. I bother her all year with questions, business decisions, etc. She's great, always emails or calls, and never charges for her advice. Which is nice :) On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 2:18 PM, Cameron Childress wrote: > > On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 1:53 PM, Erika L.

Re: CPA or no CPA?

I would add that the peace of mind that it brings is worth every penny, even if there was no savings (which there is). On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 1:34 PM, Cameron Childress wrote: > > It seems that in general like a lot of people on the list seem > reluctant to consult a CPA. Probably believing t

Re: CPA or no CPA?

I would add that the peace of mind that it brings is worth every penny, even if there was no savings (which there is). On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 1:34 PM, Cameron Childress wrote: > > It seems that in general like a lot of people on the list seem > reluctant to consult a CPA. Probably believing t

Re: CPA or no CPA?

i fully use one, and have since i became a corporation. it's WAY worth it, and the money i spend on it, i believe gives me more personal time. however, i do speak with mine a lot, as he's a friend, and ask these kindsa random off the wall questions, so i dont mind lending some "Free advice" but

CPA or no CPA?

It seems that in general like a lot of people on the list seem reluctant to consult a CPA. Probably believing that it is too costly, or thinking that they don't know how to find a CPA that they trust. I have to say that having done things myself for a few years, and then having used a CPA for a

Re: question for the tax-perts on the list

On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 1:53 PM, Erika L. Rich wrote: > How come no one here wants to let a CPA do their taxes? > > It's the best business investment one can make... AND TAX DEDUCTIBLE. ...and helpful in so many other ways making decisions during the year, not just during tax time. Not really n

Re: question for the tax-perts on the list

None, as long as you realize none of us are CPA's (that I know of). :) So the advice is worth what you pay for it. In any case, I never said said: stop posting questions. I'm trying to look out for you grumpy. Make sure you get steered ini a good direction, not just a whimsical one. Especially w

Re: question for the tax-perts on the list

You said that **AFTER** I posted that. :P Or it came in AFTER I posted mine. Whichever you prefer. And it wasn't really pointed AT you - just in GENERAL. There's always a lot of "do this, don't do that, what if, etc" and Id bet money many of the people do their own taxes. And if there's one thing

Re: question for the tax-perts on the list

> so expensing some random percentage of the COSTS of the > house, based on the sq footage of that office, will amount to > nil.  im jus sayin, it aint worth it, ive done the math. It really depends on the situation. For someone who does part time from home without a lot of deductible expenses t

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im not sayin it will not... just sayin... why throw any... file as normal as possible, itemize (within reason, and backed up by receipts), pay as little as possible, repeat until death. On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 2:50 PM, Erika L. Rich wrote: > > And if you think NOT throwing any red flags will p

Re: question for the tax-perts on the list

I do believe I said I'd go to H&R block.. What's the problem with at least posing a question and getting others inputs.. At least it's not something political which occupies 99% of this list. On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 12:53 PM, Erika L. Rich wrote: > > How come no one here wants to let a CPA do t

Re: question for the tax-perts on the list

so expensing some random percentage of the COSTS of the house, based on the sq footage of that office, will amount to nil. im jus sayin, it aint worth it, ive done the math. now, if you run a warehouse out of your house, and thats your business, and its like 5000 sq ft SURE, expense the hell out

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good to know they arent state licensed? On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 2:40 PM, Erika L. Rich wrote: > >  If anyone wants a really good, > inexpensive accountant, that will accept clients remotely, email me. I'll > give you her name, address, phone number and website a

Re: question for the tax-perts on the list

Home office deductions summarized: http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/work-from-home-deduct-your-home-office.aspx And you are allowed to have a TV in the office. You think Google cares if the IRS sees ping pong tables, dart boards, couches, sofas, and board games? Please. :)

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And if you think NOT throwing any red flags will prevent you from an audit you're sadly mistaken. Many are simply picked at random to be spot checked. ~| Order the Adobe Coldfusion Anthology now! http://www.amazon.com/Adobe-Cold

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On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 1:19 PM, Greg Morphis wrote: > What if I > bought the PC a couple years ago but now it's solely used for > business? Can you only claim items you've purchased while hired as a > 1099? The reason I ask is because I read something about computers and > peripherals being some

Re: question for the tax-perts on the list

You may have, but that's silly. Whether your CPA believes so or not. There is nothing wring with claiming a home office. If you do work from home, then you're allowed to deduct it within the confines of what the IRS website says. Period. Not deducting because of being "scared" is just handing yo

Re: question for the tax-perts on the list

If anyone wants a really good, inexpensive accountant, that will accept clients remotely, email me. I'll give you her name, address, phone number and website address. She is local to us, has done the BEST job I've ever had done by a CPA, and does not charge anywh

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Good point, I wouldn't want the IRS to walk into the room and see a TV and freak out.. Those people are assholes! On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 1:36 PM, Ras Tafari wrote: > > id fully recommend NOT claiming part of anything on your taxes > in relation to a home work office. > > its a red flag and no o

Re: question for the tax-perts on the list

id fully recommend NOT claiming part of anything on your taxes in relation to a home work office. its a red flag and no one needs any sort of red flags when it comes to filing. if the slightest bit of NON work is audited at your house, you're in trouble. anyway... im no cpa, but ive talked to m

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I agree, I hear you can't even keep non business clothes in the closet. On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 2:17 PM, Justin Scott wrote: > >> So I need to gather up receipts for the time I've been 1099 then. I'll >> probably take all this to H&R block and just not deal with it. I'm > > Personally, I'd stay

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> So I need to gather up receipts for the time I've been 1099 then. I'll > probably take all this to H&R block and just not deal with it. I'm Personally, I'd stay away from H&R Block. They charge per form that has to be filed and the people there, while qualified, are generally part-time and not

Re: question for the tax-perts on the list

You should still be able to write it off at it's current value. You also get to write it off as a loss years after when you replace it. On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 1:19 PM, Greg Morphis wrote: > > there. Plus I only just started the 1099 job in October. What if I > bought the PC a couple years ago

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On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 8:51 AM, Greg Morphis wrote: > I'm a full time w-2 and a part time 1099 - (20 hours a week with 1099). > I use one room of my apartment for my office, have my PC in there for > my 1099 work. > Will I be able to deduct some of my rent, gas, electricity, internet > from my 1

Re: question for the tax-perts on the list

So I need to gather up receipts for the time I've been 1099 then. I'll probably take all this to H&R block and just not deal with it. I'm hoping I'm paying enough taxes on my W-2, I'm claiming 1 dependent but have a wife who takes care of our son so there should be some offset there. Plus I only j

Re: question for the tax-perts on the list

How come no one here wants to let a CPA do their taxes? It's the best business investment one can make... AND TAX DEDUCTIBLE. On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 8:51 AM, Greg Morphis wrote: > > I'm a full time w-2 and a part time 1099 - (20 hours a week with 1099). > I use one room of my apartment for my

Re: taxes..sigh

On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 11:57 AM, Jerry Barnes wrote: > Life would be so much easier if they would abolish the income tax and > implement a sales tax.  Oh well, But then how will the government influence our financial decisions? Also, who will employ the millions of people this would put ou

Re: question for the tax-perts on the list

Generally speaking, yes, you can deduct parts of those bills for your home based business even if you are on a W-2. Your non-W2 income will go on a schedule SE (self employed) to figure out your business income and those expenses will be dealt with over there. Business-related expenses for a home

question for the tax-perts on the list

I'm a full time w-2 and a part time 1099 - (20 hours a week with 1099). I use one room of my apartment for my office, have my PC in there for my 1099 work. Will I be able to deduct some of my rent, gas, electricity, internet from my 1099 income or since I'm also W-2 will I not be able to? ~~~