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Is it nevermind or never mind?

Never mind is most often spelled as two words—unless it is used as a noun. The closed (or hyphenated) noun form, nevermind, is dialectal and has the meani...

How is unused exemption equivalent calculated?

Subtract your lifetime gifts from the estate tax exemption to figure your remaining estate tax exemption. Continuing the example, if your gift tax exempti...

Do I need to report RSU sold to cover taxes?

The only way you can use the RSU step by step process – which is where you are are at when you see that “Shares Withheld (Traded) to Pay Taxes” box – is t...

What types of losses may potentially be characterized as passive losses?

What types of losses may potentially be characterized as passive losses? Losses from limited partnerships, and from rental activities, including rental re...

Why is the IRS asking for 1095-A?

You will use the information from the Form 1095-A to calculate the amount of your premium tax credit. You will also use this form to reconcile advance pay...

Can self-employed people get a 401k?

The short answer: Yes! If you’re self-employed, have you ever wished that you could have a 401(k) plan, just like salaried employees? Well, you can. It’s ...

Is it OK to do a credit check?

Checking your own credit score is considered a soft inquiry and won’t affect your credit. There are other types of soft inquiries that also don’t affect y...

How long can you live with incurable breast cancer?

Between 20 and 30 percent of women with early stage breast cancer go on to develop metastatic disease. While treatable, metastatic breast cancer (MBC) can...

Can you give part of your inheritance to someone else?

Perhaps they died without a will (“intestate”) and you are due a portion of the estate under California’s probate laws. You can make what’s called an “ass...