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Why am I getting texts about selling my house?
The messages often have your name, address, and some say they’ve even passed by your home. The sender wants to know if you’re willing to sell your home. I...
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Can you set up a testamentary trust after death?
The answer is yes, but they are inferior on every test. So, don’t rely on them. Do a testamentary trust upfront in the will. These types of testamentary t...
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What is NY resident income?
As a resident, you pay state tax (and city tax if a New York City or Yonkers resident) on all your income no matter where it is earned. As a nonresident, ...
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What do I do if I forgot my card?
Report the loss to your bank or credit union as soon as you realize your debit card is missing. If you act quickly, you’re legally protected from major lo...
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Is pay the most important thing to consider when evaluating a job offer?
Salary. Many people see salary as the key factor when they’re deciding whether to accept a job offer. Websites such as vault.com and glassdoor.com can giv...
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Can you make money with robo-advisors?
The primary way that most robo-advisors earn money is through a wrap fee based on assets under management (AUM). While traditional (human) financial advis...
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Are bicycles tax deductible?
No capital allowance Since April 2002, the cost of purchasing a motorcycle or bicycle cannot be claimed as a tax deductible capital expense. The only expe...
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Do 1099 independent contractors get paid overtime?
As the name implies, independent contractors (also known as 1099 workers, for the tax form they get instead of a W-2) must be legally separated from the c...
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Is IRS letter 12C an audit?
Many taxpayers are receiving IRS Letter 12C this year due to the confusion surrounding the new health care tax provisions. This letter is not a notificati...
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What is de minimis in customs?
In international shipping, de minimis is the threshold set by countries under which no customs duties or taxes are applied to goods. In some countries, de...
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