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Can US citizens buy property in Victoria BC?
Non-residents have the same right of ownership as residents of Canada. Non-residents are those who stay in the country for six months or less. Non-residen...
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Can an individual issue a promissory note?
Although financial institutions may issue them (see below), promissory notes are debt instruments that allow companies and individuals to get financing fr...
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Can you get out of a signed military contract?
You have signed a legally binding contract obligating you to fulfil the terms of that contract and there are no provisions for early outs, quitting, or ab...
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Can a child receive Social Security benefits from his eligible parent files for Social Security benefit?
Within a family, a child can receive up to half of the parent’s full retirement or disability benefits. If a child receives survivors benefits, they can g...
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What is the average 401k balance for a 30 year old?
By age 30, Fidelity recommends having the equivalent of one year’s salary stashed in your workplace retirement plan. So, if you make $50,000, your 401(k) ...
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How much alimony can I get in Florida?
Alimony in Florida is calculated based upon need and ability to pay. The American Association of Matrimonial Lawyers provides a guideline, which takes 30%...
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What is a gas lease?
Oil and gas lease is an agreement between a mineral owner (lessor) and a company (lessee) in which the owner grants the company the right to explore, dril...
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Is there a tax credit for installing a metal roof?
Installing a cool metal roof to your home within that time frame through the end of 2020 will make you eligible for a $500 tax credit. This document certi...
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Can my employer force me to work part-time?
The short answer is – only if your employment contract allows it. If not, your employer will have to negotiate a change to your contract. You should also ...
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What is SARS source code 3699?
gross employment income Why is my income shown next to source code 3699 (gross employment income) and not code 3697 (retirement fund income)? This income ...
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How do you calculate tax depreciation per year?
The straight-line method is the simplest and most commonly used way to calculate depreciation under generally accepted accounting principles. Subtract the...
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How much is capital gains tax on land sale?
Companies are not entitled to any capital gains tax, so if the property has been used as a place of business, you’ll pay 30% tax on any net capital gains....
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Are irrevocable trusts included in estate?
An irrevocable trust has a grantor, a trustee, and a beneficiary or beneficiaries. Once the grantor places an asset in an irrevocable trust, it is a gift ...
