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Questions: Taxes, More on Taxes, Exclusions

Can I exclude the amount my employer pays for my graduate and undergraduate studies from taxable income?

Do I have to claim a pension from another country on my tax return?

If I get combat pay, do I receive any special tax breaks?

My employer gave me an advance on next year’s commissions. Do I have to pay taxes on it this year?

Do I have to pay taxes on my monthly auto expenses reimbursement if I don’t have to account to my employer for what it is spent on?

If my employer reimburses me for the business use of my car at the standard mileage rate, do I have to report the reimbursements as income on my tax return?

If I barter something, do I have to report the transaction to the IRS?

If I get a grant from charity or the government because I’ve been in a major disaster, do I have to pay tax on the amount I receive?

If someone dies just after making a cash gift to me, will I have to pay tax on the gift or on income from it?

Are court-awarded damages taxable?

Do I have to pay taxes on credit card debt that the company forgives?

Are disability benefits taxable if I pay my disability premiums with pre-tax dollars through my employer?

If I have a garage sale, are the proceeds taxable?

Do I have to pay tax on scholarships I receive?

If my union went on strike this year, do I have to pay taxes on the strike benefits I received?

I overpaid my federal income taxes last tax year and received a refund this tax year. Must I report it as income on this year’s return?

Are unemployment benefits taxable?

Why does the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) affect more taxpayers every year?

What medical expenses can I pay with money from my flexible spending account?

Is a tax still charged on luxury autos?

What is adjusted gross income (AGI)?

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