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Does New York state recognize common law marriage?
Common law marriages are not granted in any form in New York State. They are only recognized when formed legally in another state that does grant common l...
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What three questions should you ask when you are purchasing a good?
Here are 5 questions to ask yourself — answer honestly: Can I Really Afford It? First, you need to determine if you really have the money for the item. Wh...
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Can an EU citizen live in France?
EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals moving to France don’t need a French visa or permit. Family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens can also live in France, even if...
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Do I have to report sale of stocks on taxes?
If you sold stocks at a profit, you will owe taxes on gains from your stocks. If you sold stocks at a loss, you might get to write off up to $3,000 of tho...
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Is it bad to cash out a small 401k?
If you withdraw money from your 401(k) account before age 59 1/2, you will need to pay a 10% early withdrawal penalty, in addition to income tax, on the d...
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Why do corporations use common stock?
Issuing common stock helps a corporation raise money. Issuing additional shares into the financial markets dilutes the holdings of existing shareholders a...
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Why did I get charged a bank fee?
To make a profit and pay operating expenses, banks typically charge for the services they provide. When a bank lends you money, it charges interest on the...
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How do I gift a piece of property?
Adding a family member to the deed as a joint owner for no consideration is considered a gift of 50% of the property’s fair market value for tax purposes....
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Can money be a gift?
Money is a great gift. But, depending on who you’re giving it to, there may be a better way to do so than writing a check or slipping some cash in an enve...
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Can you work commission only in California?
Commission only pay refers to how some California sales employees are paid for their work and/or services. Also, workers are generally entitled to unpaid ...
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What are tax ID types?
TIN is an umbrella term that may refer to any of the five primary types of taxpayer identification numbers: Social Security number (SSN) Employer identifi...
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Is there a Social Security Death Index?
The “Social Security Death Index” is a database created from the Social Security Administration’s Death Master File. This is an index of deceased individu...
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What is proof of federal tax exemption?
A tax exemption letter, also known as a “determination letter,” is a letter from a tax authority confirming that your organization meets the IRS criteria ...
