Head Of Household Test

Head Of Household Test

Question: Head of Household, filing Ca.?

If you’re filing Head of Household on a California return, do you need to attach any form to prove realtionship, support ect…? There is a test in Pub 1540, is that what I would attach or do I not need to attach anything?

Answer: You should be reporting the Social Security number of your dependents on your IRS Form 1040 to support that Head of Household claim. I’m not sure if CA also needs your dependents’ SSNs.

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Filing Status W4

Question: If I’m married can I still choose to file as SINGLE status on my W4?

The reason I’m asking is because I’m making about $30K more this year than last and I don’t have any big ticket tax deductions like a house or children. I think when you file as single more taxes are taken out, but I’m not sure if I can legally do that because I’m actually married, or does it matter?

Answer: For your W4, yes you can mark the Yes, I am married, but withhold at the higher single rate option. Then your employer will withhold more taxes, so you stand less of a chance of owing the government when you file your federal. Perfectly legal, it is not fraud!

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Tax Refund Anticipation Loan Online

Question: How soon can I file my 2009 taxes?

I work as an independent contractor. I worked as one last year too. I efiled last year myself, and waited the 8 or 10 days to get my refund by direct deposit. This year, I could really use the money as early as possible and I’m even willing to pay the ridiculous fees for a refund anticipation loan. I would file right this second if I could find out more, but I cant find anything about 2009 taxes yet.
I dont need w2s because I am self-employed and file a schedule c on the 1040 form. But I will go to H and R block or something if I really need to to get a RAL. If not, it would be better to do it myself if there is some outfit who will give you a RAL after filing online.
Any info from anyone would be great. How soon can I file???
I know I will be eligible for a refund because I will have the EIC for my 3 year old and only made about 8,000…Its a long story…Anyway, I already know all about the self-employment tax because i paid it last year.

Answer: IRS Free E file will be available Jan 15 2010. If you can wait that long, that is your best option. The earlier you file , the faster you get your refund (if you direct deposit). Also, in my state (Indiana), you can file for free electronically whether or not you have already filed your federal return or not. You just need to know your AGI (Adjusted Gross Income). Any number of 2009 Tax estimators/calculators can tell you that. HR Block has a simple one. If that option is available to you (Check your states’ treasury website), it may hold you over til you can get your federal return filed.

Good Luck

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Tax Refunds For Students

Tax Refunds For Students

Question: student loans and tax refunds.?

if i made agreements to pay my student loan next year, and i filed for my Tax Refund this year will they take my taxes from this year to pay the student loan?

Answer: If you have federal loans in default, then your federal refund may be seized and applied to the loans. If you have qualified for a deferral or forbearance, then your refund will not be seized.

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Tax Refund Irs

Tax Refund Irs

Question: As anyone gotten a irs Tax Refund yet?

As anyone gotten a irs tax refund yet?
we have a date of february 1st for a refund from the irs…..has anyone gotten their refund directly on the date given to them or earlier/later? please post!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer: Not yet.. but I hear it’s going to be a bigger refund than normal. I sure hope they’re telling the truth O_O

IRS sitting on unclaimed tax refunds