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Resolving Unpaid Tax Balances With An IRS Installment Agreement
If an outstanding income tax balance remains unpaid for long enough, it becomes subject to IRS collection activities. At some point in the process, an individual who owes the IRS could experience some type of enforcement action. For individuals unable to pay their tax balance in full, the IRS offers an installment payment arrangement. The prospect of receiving a wage garnishment or a bank levy provides strong incentive for an individual to make arrangements to settle a tax balance.
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Filing An Income Tax Return After Becoming A Permanent Resident
Immigrants to the U.S. may have a physical presence in the country before becoming a lawful permanent resident. For the calendar year in which permanent residency status is obtained, the income tax return for a new immigrant reports income differently for the periods before and after becoming a permanent resident. For income tax purposes, a permanent resident with a green card is taxed in a manner somewhat similar to that of a U.
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What You Need To Know About Foreign Adoptions
Adopting a baby from another country can require a few extra steps beyond what's required for U.S adoptions. Every country has their own standards for the adoptive parents to meet, and some of the rules and requirements can be strange and confusing. Most countries, however, want adoptive parents who can provide a stable and healthy home for the child, something most families are well-prepared to provide. However, once the adoptive country has given you the go-ahead to bring your precious new family member back to the United States, there are a few more legal hurdles to overcome.
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4 Ways To Get More Money Out Of Your Auto Accident Claim
Auto accident claims are important to follow through on, especially if you have been injured or your vehicle has been badly damaged. This will ensure that you receive proper compensation for the accident that was caused by another party. Here are four ways to ensure that you get the most money possible out of your claim: Explain All Pain to Your Doctor: All the pain that you are experiencing needs to be reported to your doctor.
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Three Things To Note About Frozen Embryo Adoption
What do you do if you can't have a biological baby, especially if fertilization cannot take place in your body, but you still want a child? One of the options is to adopt an embryo to be implanted in your womb. Here are four things to note about the process: It's a Byproduct of the IVF Process The first thing to note is that embryo donation is only possible because of in vitro fertilization (IVF).
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