I live in a township so there are no local income taxes for my residence.
The income tax is paid to the city where my office is located.
I do service work so am out of the state and or country much of the year. ...
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Can I Get A Tax Rebate For Local Taxes Paid Where I Am Employed If I Am Working In A Non Tax Location?
How Do I Become An Accountant If I Am Currently A Civil Engineer?
I am currently a 24 year old civil engineer who is starting to realize that maybe this career path might not be the best choice. I was wondering what it would take to become an accountant.
I was thinking of taking classes part time (nights) at a local university while working. I am not sure if I need to get a bachelors, a masters, or just do t ...
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The Fair Tax System And Its Consequences To Tax Practitioners?
I've been researching and trying to learn as much as I can regarding the fair tax system that has been brought into focus by Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee. Throughout all of my readings, I've learned how this system would affect IRS agents; however, how would it affect those who are and those who will be tax practitioners? Thank you! ...
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Do You Prepare Your Own Taxes Or Do You Have An Accountant ?
I hate depending on other people. I currently have an Accountant, but i would like to learn how to do it my self. Is it difficult ? ...
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What Can I Do To Better My Chances At Becoming An Accountant?
Im working on my associates degree in accounting and want to learn more about becoming an accountant as well as if there other things i can do to better my chances at success.
-also any good books out there? ...
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Would You Support A Tax On Energy To Help Global Warming?
If Obama wins in November 2008, and the Democratic Party continues to have control of the Congress I understand that they plan to put a tax on energy to pay for development of alternative energy and discourage use. Of course this could mean a tax on gasoline and your energy bills at home.
The Democratic Party will insist that the money will be se ...
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What Can You Tell Me About Being An Accountant?
I'm thinking about going back to school to become an accountant. I'd love to hear advice from people who already work as accountants. What do you do? What is it like? How much does it pay? Do you like it? Was school hard? Is it a hard major? How long does it take? ...
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What Explains The Difference Between A Tax And A Tariff?
What explains the difference between a tax and a tariff?
A. Taxes are paid on domestic economic activity while tariffs are paid on international trade.
B. Taxes are a form of public revenues while tariffs are a form of public debt.
C. Taxes are charged on income and wealth while tariffs are charged on sales.
D. Taxes are spent on ...
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What Are The Top Things To Know As A Fund Accountant Doing Cash Reconciliation For Hedge Funds?
Starting job as a fund accountant with a hedge fund administration firm in two weeks. Would really like to come in with a good sense of what is expected of me and a basis for learning cash reconciliation for hedge funds. Any resources that I can tap into? ...
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Tax Due When I Sell My Share Of The 40% Of Currently Owned Home?
I currently have 40% of the house shared with my father (60%). My brother would like to purchase the 40% and move in. How would I deal with my taxes when I sell my 40%? Is there a tax exemption if I use this 40% money that I receive and buy another property within a certain time frame? What about the 2 out of 5 rule that I read about, would I b ...
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