Foreign gifts and U S tax questions answered
A reader asks if a sizable gift from a foreign national father-in-law is taxable. Bruce Williams explains that money from outside the United States is taxable income unless proven a gift, and interest earnings on the gift are taxable.
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Boeing workers vote to end strike and return to work
In Seattle, 9,660 of 13,440 eligible SP EEA members approved a three year contract ending a major white collar walkout at Boeing. Techs receive 4 percent year one and 8 percent in years two and three, engineers 3 percent annually, with health coverage extended to domestic partners and bonus structures replacing lump sums.
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Tax tip explains tax benefit rule for Ohio refunds
The article explains that a 1998 Ohio income tax refund may be taxable if a tax benefit was received from itemizing deductions on federal taxes. If deductions were itemized, parts of the refund may be taxed. if not, the refund is tax-free. It also notes the AARP Tax-Aide program offers free prep and counseling via 1 668 AARP NOW or aaarp.org/taxaide.
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When to Sell a Hot Tech Stock
Investors weigh whether to sell after big gains amid high tech valuations. Consider need for cash, seasonality, personal finances, emergency funds, and paying debt. Some argue letting profits run, but rising risk and volatility tempt exits or shifts to better ideas. Trust gut instinct if signals point to selling.
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