Question from Steve February 3, 2012 at 11:46am Richard, my wife and i are on ss as well as medicae part a and b,our question is can we itemize using what we pay for medicare on our tax form,if we...

Question from Rebecca February 2, 2021 at 7:10pm Richard, Hello, I filed my taxed on January 17th 2012 & recived a aceptance notice. on the "wheres my refund" page it stated that I should recieve my refund Jan. 25th, on...

Question from Judy February 2, 2012 at 4:50pm Richard, I have received help for eight months from Oregon in paying my medicare premiums. Will I be receiving a statement for tax purposes? Answer:  Judy - Thank you for your question....

Question from Shoree February 2, 2012 at 4:30pm Richard, My refund was put on hold due to not filing in 2008. How long will it take for them to release my refund? Answer:  Shoree - I understand your concern and...

Question from Jill February 2, 2012 at 8:26am Richard, I live in Wisconsin, I am on Soc. Security Disability and I also have legal guardianship of my 7 yr old grandson. Is there any benefit for me to file a...

Question from Mike February 1, 2012 at 4:14pm Richard, I sold 3 mineral rights deeds last year that I have held since 1994. I am at a loss as to what schedule or worksheets to fill out and where it...

Question from Avery February 1, 2012 at 2:17pm Richard, I have a offset on my taxes but havent recieved my letter telling me why. Who can answer these questions for me?? Answer: Avery - Thank you for your question. If...

Question from Donna February 1, 2012 at 1:21pm Richard, My child graduated from college in June 2011. Can I still claim her on this years tax return? Answer:  Donna - Thank you for your question. Based on the information in...

Question from James February 1, 2012 at 12:58pm Richard, my son is 19 is a part time college student and has a part time job(20 hours a week). is there any student deduction he could use to get a better...

Question from Krystyna February 1, 2012 at 12:48pm Richard, Can i claim my grandparent on my 2011 tax return My grandfather is 85. He lives in Poland. I helped him financially in 2011 he is not a US citizen. Answer: ...

Question from Matthew February 1, 2012 at 12:39pm Richard, I qualify for special circumstance non resident, having been stationed outside of Oregon all of 2011 with the US State Department (Mexico and Washington DC). What verification should I file with...

Question from Darah February 1, 2012 at 8:22am Richard, I own homes with my ex. He collects rent and deposits the monthly payment in my account for the mortage. My husband and I make around $140,000 a year. I do...

Question from Boris January 31, 2012 at 4:08pm Richard, My father is 95. He gets $360 in SSI & $450 from the state of Isreal. He lives with me. Can I calim him on my tax return? Will he lose...

Question from Shaneka January 31, 2012 at 11:36am Richard, Why is incomtax being heldback this year and how long cause I have 3 kids and I can't afford this u can take tax out but can't pay it back that...

Question from Belinda January 30, 2012 at 7:44pm Richard, If my son is 18, a full time student(in high school/tech college)and worked $8700 was earned,but did not provide half or more of his total yearly expenses,could I claim him on...

Question from Owen January 30, 2012 at 1:13pm Richard, I started my farming operation in late 2011 and purchased property that included drain tile and a gravel road. As I understand these qualify for 179 expense deductions after I allocate...

Question from Joe January 30, 2012 at 8:14am Richard, hi , my daughter was born on january 2012 , can i claim her on my 2011 taxes ? thx Answer:  Joe - Thank you for your question and congratulations. Since...

Question from Rick January 29 2012 at 6:28pm Richard, In 2011 i was putting my son thru college. he went all 4 terms. i pay for his living expenses but he does not live with me. does that qualify me...

Question from Tonnia January 29, 2012 at 3:02pm Richard, Do you recieve more of a refund for being a college student? Answer:  Tonnia - Thank you for your question. The amount of any tax refund is based on a number...

Question from Scott January 29, 2012 at 2:20pm Richard, I havent filed taxes since 2001 but have had a few tax paying jobs but never filed due to incarceration and never made over 2000 a year will i be liable...

Question fromTammy January 28, 2012 at 6:00pm Richard, How long do i have to live in a address to claim my child? and how much do i have to make to be able to claim my child? and if i...

Question from Michelle January 28, 2012 at 2:44pm Richard, Can I claim my disabled nephew who has lived with my me and my parents for 10 months in 2011. My father gets disability and I am the only one employed....

Question from Jerome January 28, 2012 at 8:03am Richard, My child is in college and he works he makes about 25000 can I still claim him? Answer:  Jerome - Thank you for your question. Even though your child makes about...

Question from Berita January 27, 2012 at 8:01pm Richard, my daughter is 17 and she earned 1056 this year should she filed taxes? Answer:  Berita - Thank you for your question. If that was her only income for the year...

Question from Veronica January 27, 2012 at 4:33pm Richard, I still owe money on a student loan and i am confused about my refund being offset. Will my eic be counted and get off set as well? Answer:  Veronica -...

Question from John January 27, 2012 at 11:08am Richard, My wife has always worked in Washington and I have always worked in Portland. I finally got fed up, and sold my house in June. Beginning July 2011, began commuting to...

Question from Merrill January 27, 5:57am Richard, Thanks for your advice on my easement question. It helps a lot in determining the tax situation. I didn't know about Publication 551. Thanks again. Answer:  Merrill - Easements can be a bit...

Question from Shauna January 26, 2012 at 7:32pm Richard, My brother was deployed this year and I handled his affairs. He had a friend who was selling a car that he was familiar with. The seller said, it was running,...

Question from Chris January 26, 2012 at 9:26am Richard, I was audited and deemed unable to pay and my collection case was temporarily closed by the IRS. I got a part-time job toward the end of the year totaling $4400,...

Question from Lilly January 26, 2012 at 8:51am Richard, I'M A SINGLE MOTHER AND I SUPPORTED MY DAUGHTER, GRANDCHILD THAT LIVED WITH ME FOR 9 MONTHS LAST YEAR. CAN I CLAIM THEM. Answer:  Lilly - Thank you for your question....