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What does just looking around mean?

1 : to go through a place in order to see what is there : to explore a place We arrived early at the theater and spent a few minutes looking around. What ...

Published: Apr 22, 2026

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Are 60 hour work weeks normal?

It isn’t uncommon to have a 60-hour workweek occasionally, but some individuals find themselves repeatedly working these extra-long hours. If you are one ...

Published: Apr 22, 2026

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Can an estate deduct a charitable contribution?

Cash: A trust’s or estate’s cash donations to charity can be deducted to the extent of the lesser of the taxable income for the year or the amount of the ...

Published: Apr 22, 2026

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What happens when you spin-off a company?

A spinoff is when a company takes a portion of its operations and breaks it off into a separate entity. When a spinoff happens, investors in the parent co...

Published: Apr 22, 2026

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Can cash-basis taxpayer deduct accrued bonuses?

Under IRC §461, an accrual basis taxpayer can deduct accrued bonuses if ALL of the following conditions are met: All events have occurred to establish the...

Published: Apr 22, 2026

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How much SSI does spouse get?

In general, the income limit for SSI is the federal benefit rate (FBR), which is $794 per month for an individual and $1,191 per month for a couple in 202...

Published: Apr 22, 2026

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Can education IRA be transferred to another person?

Roll it over: You can roll over unused Coverdell money to another account for an eligible family member, or you can change the beneficiary for the current...

Published: Apr 22, 2026

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What is the maximum depreciation on autos for 2017?

For passenger automobiles (other than trucks or vans) placed in service during calendar year 2017, the depreciation limit under Sec. 280F(d)(7) is $11,160...

Published: Apr 22, 2026

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Can you be single head of household?

To claim head-of-household status, you must be legally single, pay more than half of household expenses and have either a qualified dependent living with ...

Published: Apr 22, 2026

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Can you deduct office rent on Schedule C?

If you rent an office space for your business, you can deduct the cost of rent from your taxes so long as you are the person paying rent and you are not b...

Published: Apr 22, 2026