Tag Archives: Mailbag

2017 Mailbag #1: The 1099 Doesn’t Show Up, So I Don’t Have to Report It, Right?

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Russ

It’s time for this year’s mailbag, and we’ll start with a common question: What happens if you’re expecting a 1099 and it doesn’t show up? There’s a twist as you will soon see: I did contract work for a company … Continue reading →

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Mailbag

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Russ

We get mail: I moved to California in 2012, and earned just $5,000 while in California versus a lot of money outside of the state. Yet those robbers want me to pay based on my overall income. This can’t be … Continue reading →

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Last Mailbag Prior to Tax Day, With an Emphasis on Being Abroad

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Russ

We get more mail: I was thinking of taking a trip to Belize in mid-April to fish. My accountant told me that if I’m out of the country on April 17th, I get a two-month extension on my taxes and … Continue reading →

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Mailbag Update

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Russ

We get mail: I got married last June and my wife says we need to file as single because we weren’t married for the whole year. Can you set her straight? Your marital status on December 31st is your marital … Continue reading →

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