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What year were taxes the highest?

In 1944-45, “the most progressive tax years in U.S. history,” the 94% rate applied to any income above $200,000 ($2.4 million in 2009 dollars, given infla...

Published: May 23, 2026

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Do I need to file a US tax return if I live abroad?

Do I still need to file a U.S. tax return? Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen or a resident alien living outside the United States, your worldwide income is s...

Published: May 23, 2026

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Can I claim foreign earned income exclusion and Foreign Housing Exclusion?

In addition to the foreign earned income exclusion, you can also claim an exclusion or a deduction from gross income for your foreign housing amount if yo...

Published: May 23, 2026

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What is taxable for a business?

Revenues is any income your business earns. In general, any revenue is taxable unless IRS rules specifically exclude it. Your gross revenues includes all ...

Published: May 23, 2026

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Can police officers be disabled?

The Police Service will not refuse to employ someone because they are disabled, including someone with learning difficulties. Applicants who have a disabi...

Published: May 23, 2026

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How do I give a check as a gift?

They write a check to each child, who in turn deposits the check in a bank. The gift is completed. Such transfers can be made from parent to child or from...

Published: May 23, 2026

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Can a married couple qualify for first time home buyer?

You or your spouse, partner or co-purchaser must not have previously owned a home before 1 July 2000. You must occupy your first home as your principal pl...

Published: May 23, 2026

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Can you make a retroactive S Corp election?

A corporation can file Form 2553 after the due date and still receive IRS approval to make the election retroactive to the beginning of the corporation’s ...

Published: May 23, 2026

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What is the structure for filing taxes for a sole proprietorship?

Sole proprietorships are subject to pass-through taxation, meaning the business owner reports income or loss from their business on their personal tax ret...

Published: May 23, 2026

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What is unstated interest?

Unstated interest paid is the amount of money the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) assumes has been paid to the seller of an item that has been sold on an i...

Published: May 23, 2026