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Is it good for children to live abroad?

The skills they learn as kids growing up abroad will stand them in good stead for the rest of their lives as they’ll learn to move seamlessly between cult...

Published: Apr 28, 2026

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Where do fringe benefits go on tax return?

Any fringe benefit provided to an employee is taxable income for that person unless the tax law specifically excludes it from taxation. Taxable fringe ben...

Published: Apr 28, 2026

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Can a child open a 529 plan?

Anyone can open and fund a 529 savings plan—the student, parents, grandparents, or other friends and relatives. How do I open a 529 plan in Oregon? Here’s...

Published: Apr 28, 2026

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Do I need to 1099 my personal trainer?

Since your trainees are individuals, not businesses, they won’t be sending you a Form 1099-NEC. But you’re still responsible to report earnings on your ta...

Published: Apr 28, 2026

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Can I cash out only part of my 401k?

Put simply, to cash out all or part of a 401(k) retirement fund without being subject to penalties, you must reach the age of 59½, pass away, become disab...

Published: Apr 28, 2026

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Can I go after my wife for alimony?

Yes. You may bring an application to vary an existing order when your former spouse or partner’s income increases dramatically. The court will consider wh...

Published: Apr 28, 2026

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Can PPP be used for rental property?

Relief Program 2: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) If you pay a property manager or other employee (including yourself) to take care of the needs of your...

Published: Apr 28, 2026

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Can privately owned companies have stock?

A private company is a firm that is privately owned. Private companies may issue stock and have shareholders, but their shares do not trade on public exch...

Published: Apr 28, 2026

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How much does the average CEO make yearly?

Analysis by the Economic Policy Institute, a Washington DC-based think tank, showed chief executives of the 350 largest US companies earned an average $21...

Published: Apr 28, 2026

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Do Distributions from a 529 count as income?

When you follow the rules and guidelines on how to use your 529 plan, money in the account does not count as income on your taxes. You do not report the d...

Published: Apr 28, 2026