updates

Can my employer share my personnel file?

Is my employer required to give me a copy of my personnel file? A. Yes. Upon written request, the employer must provide a copy of the personnel file, at a...

Published: Apr 21, 2026

updates

Can an estate claim the principal residence exemption?

Ordinarily, the CGT main residence exemption is available on a disposal of the deceased’s main residence by the executors or estate beneficiaries provided...

Published: Apr 21, 2026

updates

How much should I contribute to my 401k for tax purposes?

Most financial planning studies suggest that the ideal contribution percentage to save for retirement is between 15% and 20% of gross income. These contri...

Published: Apr 21, 2026

updates

Can you come back from retirement?

3. At full retirement age, you’re still eligible for full benefits. If you’re considered to be at full retirement age but choose to return to work, your b...

Published: Apr 21, 2026

news

What is the question for asking name?

The simple way to ask someone’s name is to say, “What is your name?” If you are concerned that a question — any question — is abrupt or potentially rude, ...

Published: Apr 21, 2026

news

How do you calculate break-even quantity?

To calculate the break-even point in units use the formula: Break-Even point (units) = Fixed Costs ÷ (Sales price per unit – Variable costs per unit) or i...

Published: Apr 21, 2026

general

How do taxes work if you are a dual citizen?

For individuals who are dual citizens of the U.S. and another country, the U.S. imposes taxes on its citizens for income earned anywhere in the world. If ...

Published: Apr 21, 2026

updates

What does taxable amount unknown mean on a 1099-R?

Frequently Asked Questions Retirement If your 1099R Statement Box 2. a for the Taxable Amount is marked as ‘Unknown’; this means that OPM did not calculat...

Published: Apr 21, 2026

news

What is the limit on capital gains tax?

For example, in 2020, individual filers won’t pay any capital gains tax if their total taxable income is $40,000 or below. However, they’ll pay 15 percent...

Published: Apr 21, 2026

news

Does length of marriage affect divorce settlement California?

California law (Family Code Section 4336(a)) says that where a marriage is “of long duration,” the court “retains jurisdiction” indefinitely after the div...

Published: Apr 21, 2026