Does CA take out less taxes if you take a commission check in lump sum or spead out over a period of time.?
336506
You would be better off spreading it out, but if you want the money now, just claim more exemptions on your W-4 so they take less tax out. In the end, it doesn't matter because you'll just resolve it on tax day, so it only matters whether you want the money all right now.
1074762
I cannot help you with CA, but even if you lose money in Michigan, the single business tax will bankrupt you, since it is charged on your sales.  It is a hot political issue here and will probably decide the gubinatorial election in "08
456285
The only way is to EXCHANGE them for other income property, called a SECTION 1031 TAX-DEFERRED EXCHANGE.  There are rules and time limits, and you cannot take out any cash without paying taxes on it.  If you cash out and just sell the properties, there is nothing to help offset or eliminate the capital gains tax at both the federal and state levels (if your state has income tax).  For more information, you can go look at the Federation of Exchange Accommodators website www.1031.org.
142379
depends on the method, but probably the cost.  That way if you decide to discount your inventory to get rid of it, you will know how much you are really losing and not just how much less you are selling it for.
577406
You should pay some estimate so you don't get penalized.  If your tax liability is not within 15% of what you paid in throughout the year you'll be liable for penalties.
923859
you can buy as few shares as you like, but the commission would eat up a larger portion of you available funds, the less you buy
1107631
An insurance company can do this.  Search the internet under "lump sum settlement".  Remember that this business can be a very shady one.  Talk to a tax guy, investment guy or accountant, to make sure that the reasons you are doing this are good ones.  Usually, it's a bad idea, but is sometimes a good idea.\n\nShop around.  A lot.  The amount you get could vary quite a bit, particularly if you are in relatively good health.
820227
It's not easy is it?  Can have a great couple of months followed by a real dry period.  The way I work it is take my highest four months of expenses including my quarterly taxes.  On my good months I stock away four months of expenses.  So when I do get into a low selling period I'm good to go.  Keep a serperate account for the fun things in life and don't touch that other account unless no money is coming in to the house hold.
627801
No, you can't avoid capital gains tax. Unless it is in an IRA if you sell it you pay taxes. That may not be that bad. If it is a long term gain bite the bullet and pay the 15%. The 15% maximum capital gains tax is a big windfall to someone in your situation. No one likes to pay taxes but in your case it is pay me a little now or a lot later.\n\nIf it isn't a long term gain yet then certainly wait until it is.
1163551
Ha!  That's funny.\n\nIf you move in mid-year, you will still pay taxes in both states.  It will be prorated, but prorated on your income for the whole year, I believe.  So that wouldn't help you.\n\nThe only real solution would be to move for a whole year, I suspect, from January 1 all the way thru Dec. 31 of the same year, at least. Keeping your house and renting it out shouldn't be a problem, but if California catches wind that the move isn't 'real' (and who knows how they'd interpret that), they may come after you for tax fraud.  On the other hand, if you did move for real, then California wouldn't have any claim on your taxes any longer.  Since taxes on capital gains are not realized until the stock is sold, you should come out ok.\n\nIt wouldn't hurt to check that with a tax accountant in your proposed new state just to be sure, but I'm reasonably certain of it.
402000
Since you're getting the money w/o tax withholding.  You should also look into paying estimated taxes.  Otherwise, if you owe taxes when filing tax return, you might get charged with interest for the tax payment due.
244493
It depends on the agency you are working for and the negotiation for commission split you have agreed upon. Also, if you are a real sales person, you can make some terriffic money, especially if you sell Life Insurance.  LOL :o)
323014
The law is that you have to pay your taxes in the quarter that you have earned the income. If not you get penalized. The only reason that I know this is that I researched it last night. I have a seasonal job and most of my work is done in the first and last quarters. I can't wait till the end of the year to pay. Id say that 20 - 25% of your income should be held per check and you would be safe unless you make big money.......over 75-80 a year.
440147
There is no refund of Soc Sec Tax unless you change jobs and exceed the dollar limitations.  Tax withholding should be the same at the end of the year IF all things are equal, such as pensions, health insurance etc.  The Soc. Sec. plus Medicare rate is 7.65% for the employee and 7.65% for the employer.   California has other issues as well.\nIf this doesn't help, be more specific in your question.
15390
Heck no!  As soon as I get my w2s I do them on completetax on the internet.  That way I get my returns back right away.  Especially if I do an electronic fund transfer.  I received my state return last year if four days and federal in about a week.
656821
Only when sold at a profit.  If you sell at a loss you don't owe any tax on the transaction, and it might reduce your overall taxable income.  It's exponentially more complicated than that because gains and losses are treated differently based on holding period, the different kinds of gains and losses offset each other, some overall losses can reduce taxable income, and if you have too much loss you carry it forward into future years.  Congress ensured millions of dollars will go to tax accountants with that one provision, which is actually a comparatively simple slice of the monstrous tax code.
838589
usually 0 - they work 100% commission.  So you get out of it, what you put into it.  A realtor is a tough job though - in California, there are more realtors then houses where sold this year.