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If I received a state tax refund last year, do I have to claim it this year on my federal?

Online Tax Assistance Frequently Asked Questions
If you receive a state or local income tax refund (or credit or offset), you generally must include it in income if you deducted the tax in an earlier year. The payer should send Form 1099-G, Certain Government Payments, to you by January 31st. The IRS also will receive a copy of the Form 1099-G. You must report the refund or recovery only if you got some tax benefit from it in a previous year.
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I received a Notice that my Federal tax refund is being taken to pay child support. Why?

San Mateo County Department of Child Support Services
Your case fit the criteria for offset and was certified to IRS. The certification is done monthly. The criteria for selection are as follows: Balance at the end of the previous month must be $150 or more for federal tax offset and $100 or more for state (FTB) offset The amount on your Pre-Offset Notice is the amount of the balance at the time the case was certified. You will only receive a Notice once the first time in that year that you are certified.
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How does the non-paying parent find out that his or her State or Federal tax refund will be taken?

Steps to Collect Child Support
The State child support enforcement agency must notify the noncustodial parent in advance of taking the action. The notice specifies the amount owed in arrears and the amount to be offset. It also tells the parent whom to contact if he or she wants to contest the action.
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What happens if federal or state tax tables change during the year?

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We've got you covered! Each year when you update you are covered for the entire year. That means if tax tables change, you can download an update from our website and be up-to-date all the time. Yes! You can print W-2s, W-3s, and the Form 941 on plain paper, complete and ready to use. Or, you can print on pre-printed forms. Yes, CheckMark Payroll does print the MICR encoding on checks.
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h. I think I may have overpaid tax last year - can I claim a refund now or is it too late?

Employees- Frequently Asked Questions
No - it's not too late. However, it is simpler to make a claim during the course of the tax year. By doing so you ensure that any refund due can be made by you employer during the year and avoid the need for further contact with the tax office at the end of the year.
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Is it possible to find out if a federal tax refund check has been cashed?

Frequently Asked Questions - 1. IRS Procedures
If you need to know whether a federal tax refund check that was issued to you has been cashed, you can call (800) 829-1954 and request Form 3911 (PDF), Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund. If you are inquiring about a check that was issued to someone other than yourself, the IRS is not allowed under the Privacy Act of 1974 to disclose any information.
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Where can I get federal and state tax forms?

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Here are the web sites that you can visit to obtain forms and make additional inquiries or you can contact The Shafer Group to find out how.
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a. I am unemployed - can I claim a refund of tax?

Employees- Frequently Asked Questions
If tax has been deducted from your pay since 6 April last and you are now unemployed you may be entitled to a tax refund. If you have not paid any tax, you cannot claim a refund on becoming unemployed.
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I am due a refund. Can it be applied to another tax year?

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Yes. Refunds are first applied to any outstanding delinquent taxes before being issued to a taxpayer. Taxpayers may request that refunds from prior years be applied to the current tax.
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I only received a federal receipt. Can I still claim a provincial amount?

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Yes. The provincial credit is calculated from the tuition amount and number of full-time or part-time months that you report federally. Enter these amounts only once. You do not have to separate your tuition into federal and provincial amounts.
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What is the Federal Excise Telephone Tax Refund?

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The telephone tax refund is a one-time payment available on your 2006 federal income tax return, designed to refund the federal excise taxes charged on voice calls. It is available to anyone who purchased cell phone service, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), or long-distance service on landline phones. However, the telephone tax on landline “local-only” service is not eligible for a refund.
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How long will it take to get my federal tax refund?

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You can usually get your federal refund within 5-10 days of filing if you have a bank account and use direct deposit. If you don't have a bank account, it will probably take 4-6 weeks to get your refund in a check.
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Where can I find state and federal tax forms and publications?

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Some forms and publications can also be obtained from the Reference Desk or in Classroom B on the Ground Floor during tax season.
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Do they handle both Federal and State tax problems?

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Before hiring a tax consultant, make sure they can handle your specific tax problems, including both Federal and State. Equity search handles both. Is resolving tax problems their full-time job? Some consultants handle tax resolution as a side business in addition to doing tax returns, audits and other activities. Equity Search clients benefit from our exclusive focus on tax problem resolution and financial solutions.
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I no longer have last year's federal tax returns. What should I do?

Application Deadline FAQs
You can obtain a copy of your federal tax return. Please visit www.irs.gov and get a copy of form 4506. You can also get form 4506 by visiting an IRS office or by calling the IRS at 800-829-1040.
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What can I do if I cannot locate my federal tax returns for last year?

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Call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 and ask for a transcript of your tax data for financial aid purposes. This usually arrives at your home in 10 days.
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Can I claim a refund on the tax I pay in Australia?

About Australia and Australia travel
Yes, through the Tourist Refund Scheme. This is subject to certain conditions. The Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) will operate at all Australian international airports and cruise terminals. The TRS enables visitors to claim a refund of the 10 percent Goods and Services Tax (GST) and 14.5 percent Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) paid on goods (costing $A300 or more) purchased in Australia. The refund only applies to goods taken as hand luggage when leaving the country.
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Why was my state income tax refund withheld and then sent to the Attorney General's Office?

Marc Dann Ohio Attorney General - FAQ's
Your refund was likely withheld to satisfy a prior debt that has been certified to the Attorney General's Office. Please call this office to verify if this is indeed the situation.
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How can I get a copy of my federal tax return?

Clayton State University Office of Admissions
If you did not keep a copy of your federal tax returns, instructions on how to obtain a copy from the IRS can be found by clicking here. No. HOPE Grant and HOPE Scholarship will pay the tuition regardless of the number of hours a student is enrolled. HOPE will cover $229 of the fee charges. Pell Grant and other federal grants will be prorated according to Department of Education’s calculation if a student is less than full-time.
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What is to be done to claim a refund?

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To claim a refund, please ship all sealed bottles back to the senders address (mentioned on the package which you receive them in). We would appreciate the effort if you notify us via phone or email with details of the shipment. As soon as we receive your package, your refund will be processed. Hi,Profinast really works! My hair had gone thin. I was thinking of shaving myself bald bcoz of this but one of my pals suggested that I give Profinast a try. My hair is getting better day by day.
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Can I claim a refund for stolen fuel?

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No. However, we will refund the tax paid on diesel fuel that is lost in the course of handling, transportation, or storage under certain circumstances. See Regulation 1433. Generally, you should contact us as soon as possible after the event to request direction. Specific documentation is required depending on the circumstances. No. You may not claim a refund for the tax, but your customers can. The refund is due to your customers because they are the persons using fuel off the highway.
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How are state tax systems affected, and can states adequately collect a federal sales tax?

Americans For Fair Taxation: Frequently Asked Questions Answ...
No state is required to repeal its income tax or piggyback its sales tax on the federal tax. All states have the opportunity to collect the FairTax; states will find it beneficial to conform their sales tax to the federal tax. Most states will probably choose to conform. It makes the administrative costs of businesses in that state much lower. The state is paid a one-quarter of one percent fee by the federal government to collect the tax.
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Can I electronically file a state tax return without a federal tax return?

Helpful tax FAQs - InstaFILE - Your Computer Tax Solution
Yes, in most cases you may file your state return separately. You should enter both your federal and state tax information and then calculate the return. For all states, except AR, HI, OK and OR, you can then file your state return independently.
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How do I claim my tax refund under the Tourist Refund Scheme?

About Australia and Australia travel
If you are leaving Australia through an international airport (Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Cairns, Adelaide, Darwin and Coolangatta), you may collect your refund in cash on departure (if the refund is $A200 or less) or choose a non-cash option. Non-cash options, which will be paid within 30 days of departure, include: - cheque - credit to an Australian bank account; or - payment to a credit card.
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I've never received my refund payment, what should I do?

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All refund payments are issued by the State of Nebraska. The State requires a payment to remain outstanding for 3 weeks before issuing a duplicate payment. Once 3 weeks has passed, you must complete an Affidavit for Lost or Missing Warrant. The form must be completed in its entirety and notarized before a request can be made to the State for re-issue. If the State determines the payment remains outstanding, a stop payment will be place on the original warrant and a duplicate payment issued.
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I have not received an End of Year Tax Statement, why is that?

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Investors will not usually receive an end of year tax statement. There is a tax implication only at the time they sell some, or all, of their units because it is at that point that they “realise” the gains or losses on their investments. A tax statement will be sent each April to those investors who have elected the Redemption method for their withdrawal during the previous financial year. Investors who have chosen the Repurchase method will not receive a tax statement.
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How do I know if my claim form was received?

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You can view all claims processed by ASIFlex on our website by clicking on the Account Detail the morning following ASIFlex's review. Just follow the prompts to view your account. You also may call ASIFlex, the afternoon following your anticipated review of the claim to discuss your claim. ASIFlex customer service representatives are available to assist you Monday through Friday from 7 p.m. to 7 p.m., and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Central Time on Saturday.
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Can any State claim a part of outer space as its own?

No. The Outer Space Treaty states that outer space, including the Moon and other celestial bodies is not subject to national appropriation by claim of sovereignty, by means of use or occupation, or by any other means. The Treaty establishes the exploration and use of outer space as the "province of all mankind".
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When am I entitled to bring my claim in federal or state court?

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You are entitled to file your complaint in court unless you signed a written customer agreement that contains an arbitration clause. Because most broker-dealer firms require customers to sign account agreements that contain arbitration clauses, most securities disputes involving broker-dealer firms are resolved in arbitration.
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