help me with my taxes!

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LaTeacher

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I have to file my stupid US taxes, so I tried on one of those free webpages just to see... and it says that I owe the gov't $177 dollars. WHAT? that's like what I make a month! i'm sure i did something wrong, because i know that if you make less than x amount, you're tax exempt. bah. my grandpop used to help me (by help i mean do) with the papers but he's not able to anymore. i'm useless with this mess.

can anyone give me some advice??
 
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Try this: Tax Act On-Line

.... and it says that I owe the gov't $177 dollars.
WHAT? that's like what I make a month!
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If that?s all you are making, you should be tax free.

And/or PM me and I can come by and help you if I can.
(Assuming you are still in Santiago)

SantiagoDR
 
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If you don't get it ready in time you can always apply for a 6 month extension.

Also, as noted there are plenty of free tax services online through the IRS webpage but if you don't have a separate business the standard 1040 should do.

IRS
 
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mountainannie said:
If you earned it here, there is an exemption for the first $80,000 which should cover most of us working here!!
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As long as one meets the time requirement of how long one is out of the country.

She has at least 31 days to get her taxes done by April 15th.

I have used TaxAct Online for the last 6 years, excellent results, refunds directly deposited within about 10 days of submitting the form on-line.

For over 25 years I have programmed payroll taxes for a large corporation and helped some fellow employees in doing their taxes.

Don
 
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LaTeacher

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My husband is Dominican and doesn't even have a travel visa, so probably single but I have no odes. Also my son has a SS but my daughter doesn't. It should be easier.
 
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no they don't have ITIN. i mean, my daughter is eligible for SS, I Just haven't been able to do it yet. I have no idea - i use a smart phone and the keyboard has it's own ideas what to write in!
 
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man. i?m more confused now.
i didn?t pay any taxes. i do private tutoring in the DR. i have some money in the bank.
i just need some proof of not trying to avoid my taxes!!!!!
i?ll keep you all up to date , thank you so much for the info!
 
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OK, if you are tutoring you may have to file Schedule C, and yes, you owe taxes on that money. The IRS calls that a "small business". If you are bringing in money on your own it is wise to bank 20% for this purpose. From a teacher. :) I pay for TurboTax, online. Not a bad program!
 
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mainegirl, i don?t make enough to pay taxes. that?s the issue. i know in the states i would pay on it, but here it?s pennies (literally. i pull in less than 10G dollars a year)
 
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