Tax question

**D3m3nt3d** · 02-11-2011, 09:58 AM

My wife and I filed separately obviously since we are separated. I have already filed now, but we can get a shitload more back if we file together. Is there anyway for me to unfile or something???

**DSM4Life** · 02-11-2011, 10:06 AM

Not sure. Zyzz does all my tax work for me.

**JohnnyVegas** · 02-11-2011, 10:10 AM

Do a search on the IRS site, and don't be afraid to call them. I wouldn't follow the advice of any non-professional on this one.

**Times Roman** · 02-11-2011, 10:22 AM

Yes... it is called an "amended return" specifically a 1040X

here is the link. it is easy to do.... let me know if any questions... you can PM me if you want...

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040x.pdf

**Times Roman** · 02-11-2011, 10:23 AM

I"M a CPA btw...

***D7M*** · 02-11-2011, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by Times Roman

I"M a CPA btw...

you got a PM

**The Toad** · 02-11-2011, 10:31 AM

Make sure the refund check comes to you.

**Times Roman** · 02-11-2011, 10:35 AM

I prepared taxes for about three years at a full service regionally large cpa firm..... quite extensively actually, not the H&R block white wash crap. but it's been a few years, and I don't keep up with all the changes.... I'm good for general questions, and still know how to look stuff up.... but to tell you the truth, now that I"m an expat, I'm having a specialist do mine....

**DSM4Life** · 02-11-2011, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by Times Roman

I prepared taxes for about three years at a full service regionally large cpa firm..... quite extensively actually, not the H&R block white wash crap. but it's been a few years, and I don't keep up with all the changes.... I'm good for general questions, and still know how to look stuff up.... but to tell you the truth, now that I"m an expat, I'm having a specialist do mine....

I donated 100,000 to the church but have no receipts to show for it. That shouldnt a problem correct ?

**D3m3nt3d** · 02-11-2011, 10:41 AM

Ok I can do Amended, but my Federal was rejected anyway because apparently I got my daughters SSN wrong

So do I still have to Amend or can I start from scratch?

**Times Roman** · 02-11-2011, 10:55 AM

I was a little wordy and not entirely precise when I answered your question, but hopefully you get the idea?

**Times Roman** · 02-11-2011, 10:55 AM

when you say rejected.... does this mean the irs never received? if so, then you are a late filer, and you would file as you normally would

**Times Roman** · 02-11-2011, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by DSM4Life

I donated 100,000 to the church but have no receipts to show for it. That shouldnt a problem correct ?

not a problem with god or the church... but the IRS on the otherhand......

and because it's you.... I have to ask.... we are talking cash, not sekschual favors, right?

**DSM4Life** · 02-11-2011, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by Times Roman

not a problem with god or the church... but the IRS on the otherhand......

and because it's you.... I have to ask.... we are talking cash, not sekschual favors, right?

The 100,000 was payments i received for "services rendered."

***D7M*** · 02-11-2011, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by Times Roman

I was a little wordy and not entirely precise when I answered your question, but hopefully you get the idea?

Though verbose, it was an awesome reply. TR knows his shlt!

**Times Roman** · 02-11-2011, 11:15 AM

yes, it was verbose.... my apologies

**Times Roman** · 02-11-2011, 11:28 AM

I pm'd you back... just for my own edification, answer that one question at the bottom for me if you will?

**JDawg1536** · 02-11-2011, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by Times Roman

I"M a CPA btw...

My father, grandfather, aunt, and uncle are all CPAs. And me, I'm a ruhtard.

**Times Roman** · 02-11-2011, 01:13 PM

and cvnt speel for sheet ether =)

**Shol'va** · 02-11-2011, 02:07 PM

Hey T R how come I can spend 10 grand on losing lottery tickets and not be able to deduct them, but if I win the lottery the govt. gets 50% even though I used my own money and took the gamble to win it?

**Times Roman** · 02-12-2011, 08:59 AM

you can deduct losses to the extent of your winnings. that is the what.

If you want to ask a "WHY" question, that is the next department down.... one past "X"