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Tax refunds refer to the amount returned to the taxpayer after the taxing authority determines that the actual tax paid is greater than the tax liability. Taxpayers can usually avail of the refund at the end of every financial year.

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Can you receive a tax refund this year if you filed bankruptcy last year?

You need to discuss this with your attorney. Once you receive your tax refund, it's part of your personal assets that could be...

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Can you write off a Home Equity line-of-credit like you would a first or second mortgage on your tax returns?

You may write off up to 100,000 dollars. Also the interest expenses you pay on a home equity loan may be deductible no matter...

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Can the IRS take your back pay winnings after you win your SSDI hearing?

Quite simply, yes. The IRS can take nearly any income or assets from you when you owe money. A tax attorney can sometimes get...

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In Nebraska can you use a judgment to garnish a person's tax refund?

No, the seizure of tax refunds both federal and state can only be done with a court order pertaining to circumstances specified...

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Do retirees have to file an income tax return?

NO!!! ONLY if you get an income from another source. Plain and simple. The "plain and simple" above is plain and simply...

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What is a schedule M on a 1040A tax return?

This schedule was for 2009 only and it was to figure the 'Making Work Pay and Government Retiree Credits.' Everyone who is not...

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Owe federal tax 10000 what doi owe with reductions?

There was a mistake on my last years return. The IRS says we owe $3600+. We are living on my husband's disability social security...

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What is the EIN number for TD Bank?

Ein # 04-6049087

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Can you use a starter check to pay taxes?

Yes

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Why do hotel bills need to be itemized for the IRS?

Hotel bills must be itemized because only a subset of expenses are tax-deductible. Your lodging, meals, and even items like dry...

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Does the IRS only deposit funds on Fridays?

Yes

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When can you file long form tax returns?

I heard it was February 14th.

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Can you file income taxes if you are a student?

"Can you?" or "Must you?"The answer to "can you?": Many people will file an income tax return even though the income on the...

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If you file a bankruptcy 7 in August what happens with your tax refund that you are entitled to the next year and thereafter?

If the debtor is entitled to receive an income tax refund or a similar nonexempt asset in the near future, he or she should not...

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How to check the status of turbo tax card?

You must call Greendot. 866-963-1620. When prompted to enter your info just hit 0. It takes about 3 times before they actually...

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When do ResCare send out W-2 forms?

Every provider of a W-2 is required to have it in your hands by the end of January.

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Do the mother and father have to alternate claiming the child each year on their tax returns if they have shared parental responsibility?

No, it's however the parents agree at the time of separation. The court papers will indicate how it should be done.

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What is the last date of income tax return submission for 2011-2012?

Lord knows what your trying to ask (if it is a US tax Q). You can/must file for forever, there is never a time that you don't....

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Can you file for a tax refund while in a chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Yes, you still have to file your taxes as usual. Any refund will probably be appropriated by the trustee and treated as a...

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How much is allstates bonus check?

up to 5% of your 6-month insurance premium. So if you pay 500 dollars every 6 months, then you receive a 25 dollar credit towards...

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What happens if you file tax return without sending payment?

After the due date passes, penalties and interest will be added to the unpaid taxes. For federal income taxes, the interest rate...

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Will your tax refund be taken to pay back your debt if you file for bankruptcy in New York city?

Though no one "wants" to file bankruptcy, your question is valid. An income tax return is usually looked at as a lump sum of...

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Do you get two checks from your taxes?

If you were entitled to both a state and a federal refund, then you would get two separate checks.

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How can you expedite the tax return process?

Efile online. Taxact.com-federal is free.

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How can you put a lien on someone's income tax return for your summary judgment?

Liens are only used against real property. It might be possible to levy the person's bank account. MSJ are issued by judges and...

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Can the entire amount of a state and federal tax refund be taken for child support that is owed?

I believe so, yes. It is not like wages where they can only take a percentage. You should change your witholding so you don't...

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If you invest 10000 of your personal W2 income in your company can you deduct that 10000 from your personal income tax return?

You will have to be more specific, do you mean re-invest through a 401(k) plan? do you own the company and are re-investing in...

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Do you claim temporary workmen's comp benefits as income?

You may have to claim it, but it is nontaxable.

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When will I get tax rebate check?

The government has talked about another stimulus payment. However that is different that what you are hearing about now during...

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Will the bankruptcy trustee take all of your tax return refund?

I think it depends on when the bankruptcy is discharged, but it would be discussed at your meeting with the creditors and the...

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Is it good to itemise deductions on tax returns and when can an individual itemise the deductions?

ON a federal return the standard deduction for 2005 is $ 5,000.00 and single, $10,000 married filing joint and $7,300.00 for head...

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Does child support get all your tax return?

It can, yes. If you owe more in child support than you're getting as a refund, the state is well within their right to take the...

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What is the minimal amount of income required to receive anything on tax returns?

There is no minimum if you've had taxes taken out and you can claim a refund, i.e., if your income is low enough and you don't...

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If you filed chapter 13 bankruptcy will the trustee take your tax refund?

Yes. For 3 years. They do not take it all. You will get to keep your EIC and certain other credits that may be given that year....

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Can a girl claim her boyfriend's 3-year-old son on her tax return if he was living with them for more than 6 months out of the year and neither the father or the mother worked this year so they can't?

yes you can but if either one of them get a job and the next year want to claim their son one of you all is going to either go to...

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If you receive a tax refund in January and spend it all and then file bankruptcy in February can the trustees make you pay back the refund?

No. But it could possibly depend on whether or not the BK was accepted. Dependent on how much the refund was and what it was used...

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How much the tax in Sultanate of Oman?

There is no income tax in Oman but there is a corporate income tax for businesses (12 per cent with an exemption limit or...

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When is HR Blocks Christmas loan for 2011?

Yes they are doing christmas loans...I called my local office and they told me around Thanksgiving they will be offering the loan!

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Can the court take your income tax refund for money owed on a repo and do they base the payments on income amount or do they get it in large amounts?

They WANT it in as large of amounts as possible but they take what they can get. wage garnishemnt can only take 25% of your...

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Can you deduct BAH on taxes?

If by BAH you mean Basic Allowance for Housing. The answer is no. This is nontaxable income the military gives you to pay for...

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When will hr block start emerald advance 2011-2012?

After Thanksgiving.

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Are IRS tax returns fIRSt class mail?

The IRS tax returns are mailed first class. It's only the booklets that are mailed out second class.

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Is H and R block doing the holiday emerald loan for 2012?

Yes they are. Starting november 15 2011. This loan really helps out family in need of extra cash for the hoilday.

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Does a late filed tax return effect a mortgage application?

maraming nag-ka2sakit sa dengue. ------------- Ok, it depends. If revenue department consider that you have an unpaid tax and...

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When will hr block offer the emerald card advance in 2011?

I wanted to know the same thing so i gave HR block a call, Well on Nov. 30 2011. HR Block will start the offer.

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Is money you had to pay your ex-husband in a divorce settlement in Texas deductible on your federal tax return?

Funds for divorce settlement are not deductible on your federal tax return. On the other hand, funds for alimony are...

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If your husband who died with no will had credit card debt in his name received 1099-C cancellation of debt must you list this income on tax return?

You must include all reportable income on the final tax return. Under section 61 of the Internal Revenue Code, forgiveness or...

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Can the bankruptcy court take your tax refund for 2004 if bankruptcy was filed in Dec 2004 if this was not discussed at the Creditors Meeting?

I think it depends on when your debts are discharged. If they were already discharged, it was a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and it...

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Where would salaries show up on the tax return and where would distribution show up on a tax return?

What kind of tax return? I'm going to assume you mean a corporate or partnership return. Salaries should be deducted as a...

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If the trustee wants to dismiss your Chapter 7 for bad faith due to last minute excessive spending of a tax return how long until you can refile?

You can try refiling in 180 days. Unless there are extentuating circumstances.

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Can you write off a first mortgage on your tax returns?

No, but if you deduct you should be able to write off the interest on a mortgage loan. Contact a tax professional for details.

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When can you file a tax return using your last pay stub?

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Can you claim adult on ssd on tax return?

Only if all of the rules are met by you and the adult for you to be able claim a dependency exemption on your 1040 income tax...

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If you have filed Chapter 7 this year and your spouse has failed to turn over her tax refund can either of you be brought up on criminal charges?

Normally no. What is most likely to happen is that your bankruptcy will be dismissed for failure to comply with the Trustee's...

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If you and your spouse have filed Chapter 7 then she CASHES her tax refund what will the trustee do when he finds out?

The trustee has several options, but the one you need to be concerned with is REVOKE YOUR DISCHARGE then have you charged with...

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If a chapter 13 bankruptcy was dismissed in June of 2005 when could tax refund offset of a student loan be expected?

If you are due a refund for taxes filed for the 2005 tax year, that refund can be siezed to offset the student loan - and every...

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Can you find out if your tax refund will be taken for a past debt i.e student loans before you file?

Typically a notice via mail is issued prior to the filing period alerting the student loan or child support debtor that their...

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Is it mandatory to file a tax return every year?

That depends on your country.

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Do you have to claim short term disability on your tax return?

In many cases yes. Go to irs.gov and search pub 525 and read under "Sickness and Injury Benefits"

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Does a 14 year old sales associate at a chain department store who earns 1000 dollars per year need to file a Federal Income Tax Return?

For 2004, a 14-year-old would not need to file a federal tax return if he/she had only $1000 in earned (from a job, for example)...

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In you are filing chapter 7 in New York can they take your tax refund even if you are putting it all toward paying for school?

This may not be helpful at all, but for what its worth... I have no idea what the exemptions are like in New York, but in...

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If you received a sizeable tax refund but spent it before you filed bankruptcy will that money affect you?

The judge may ask you what it was spent on. Necessities such as food, shelter, utilities etc. are acceptable and a usual answer....

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How do you find out if you owe IRS money?

Usually if you owe back taxes, IRS will send you a letter to notify you that you owe IRS money. However, if you are not sure, try...

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Is it possible to get a tax refund larger than the amount withheld?

For 2010, there is a "making work pay" tax credit of up to $400. If you made below the threshold to pay taxes (around 16000 for...

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When does the IRS open for 2012 tax season?

They are already geared up for the upcoming tax season. Call them at 1-800-829-1040 or visit your local Taxpayer Assistance...

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After you voluntarily surrender your car and you make payment arrangements with the lender can they take your tax return until the debt is settled?

NOT unless they get a judgementand attach your returns.

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Can a student loan company withhold your income tax returns?

I'm not sure what your really asking...and that may even indicate your not really sure what is actually going on. I'll guess you...

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How long after a chapter 7 discharge can a trustee take windfall money or tax returns or proceeds from property sales?

The answer to this question isn't cut and dry, since the trustee can reach quite far into the future to get an asset if they...

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As a single person with no dependents and one job and no other source of income what tax return should you file - 1040a or 1040ez?

1040 EZ would probably be your best bet.

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With a judgment lien can a tax refund and bank accounts be garnished?

If the judgment is for state or federal taxes then any refund is subject to seizure by the agency holding the judgment. If it...

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How can you get your w2 form from your zaxbys?

No longer employed by zaxbys, how do u get your w2.only emploees can go to team.zaxbys.com

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Can you be sued as an authorized user by primary card holder after he has written off credit card charges as business expense on his tax return?

Yes. It could be written off as business expenses before the debt was collected and adjusted on tax forms afterwards. It really...

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Can a creditor take your federal or state income tax refund to pay a judgment?

If the judgment is for state or federal taxes then any refund is subject to seizure by the agency holding the judgment. If it is...

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Do churches have to file income tax returns?

Generally, "churches" are exempt. But, all "religious organizations" must file Form 990 or Form 990-EZ unless their annual gross...

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If a bankruptcy was discharged four months ago do you have to turn over your upcoming tax return for the year to your trustee?

AnswerNo, if your BK (assuming this is a Ch. 7) is discharged, the money is yours. The only time you would have to surrender the...

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Is there a way to claim a tax refund as personal property on schedule B and then as an exemption on schedule C?

The answer to this question depends on State law. Each State has its own exemptions (except for those States which have elected...

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Can you cash your deceased mothers refund check?

No.

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Will the IRS or state take your tax refund due to delinquent student loans?

Yes. (Although in fairness, it isn't the IRS taking it, it is the IRS can be instructed to give it to the government agency you...

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Can the Bankruptcy trustee include as part of your estate Tax Refunds which were received prior to the filing of your bankruptcy petition?

The quick answer would be no. Any money received prior to filing would not be included in your bankruptcy estate and this, not...

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Hey you worked for Steve madden last year for a few months you need some information for your taxes return do you know the number for Steve madden HR thanx Giedre?

You mean YOU who worked there doesn't know how to contact them..but others should?

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What does IRS Reference number 9001 mean?

From the IRS Manual. it means "the refund status could not be returned," usually because it is not processed into the system yet...

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How can you get your w2 forms online for labor ready?

how can iget my w2 online from labor ready intexas

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What day of the week does the IRS deposit income tax refunds?

Usually on Friday am

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I am self employed Can a collection agency file a 1099 and garnish your tax return if the debt is over six years old and the debtor has been in Ohio for six years?

A collection agency has no legal powers. Some agencies are collection attorneys who can file lawsuits. Regardless, no one can...

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Can credit card creditors take your income tax refund?

No, neither federal nor state tax refunds are subject to creditor garnishment or seizure. Tax refunds can only be seized or...

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Why can a trustee take your income tax return if you are filing a chapter 7 bankruptcy which relieves you of your debt and does the trustee give the money to the creditors?

The trustee may take the refund and distribute it to creditors because a tax refund is not considered an exempted asset under...

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Can you still income average over 5 or ten years on your federal income tax return?

No...ended years ago..I think around 1988.

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You filed bankruptcy in the end of 2005 your case was discharged Feb 2006 closed April 2006 Trustee returned your 2005 tax refunds to you saying they have no interest in them you were wondering if yo?

It would seem that only your pre filing taxes would have been subject to the bankruptcy anyway - that is the 2005 one, so 2006...

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How does a fl. college student maximize their income tax return?

A college student makes so little money, usually, that any efforts at optimization are likely pointless. Once you have a mortgage...

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What happens if I don't amend my tax return to include my w2?

Your W-2 is provided to your, and electronically a month later, with the IRS by the employer. Always. The IRS computer will...

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What happens to a joint tax refund totaling over five thousand dollars if your spouse files an individual Ch 7?

The answer to this question may vary from district to district, but it has been my experience that trustees normally make the...

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Can a collection department take your IRS tax refund or freeze your checking account if they have a 20-year judgment against you from a car repossession in Florida?

I judgment creditor with a valid judgment MIGHT be able to get a lien on your tax refund. But they would have to take the...

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Can a creditor garnish your federal taxes to cover a defaulted car loan?

Not Unless It Was Court Ordered. Child Support & Student Loans Can Be. ANSWER: If a garnishment order is sent by the...

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If you are arrested for drugs and you have to pay taxes on those drugs can you claim the amount on your tax return?

The answer is: HELL NO I DO IT ALLLLLL THE TIME o to make it better have sex while doing thm ;D

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What are the tax implications after your property has been foreclosed on and how does that affect an income tax return?

One consideration would be that cancellation of a debt becomes income. However, as you can find in many discussions here, if your...

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Can Sears garnish your tax refund?

Not directly. If, however, they sue for debt owed, they may be able to execute a judgment against the debtor's bank account in...

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How should one claim loan origination fees and loan discount fees when filing for tax returns?

You can claim your loan origination fee and loan discount points as interest. Essentially a loan origination or discount point...

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What happened in 1646?

Princess Louise Henriette married Frederick William of Brandenburg.

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Will your stimulus check affect your tax refund?

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If bankruptcy exemptions for the state of Kansas include food and fuel for a year can you exempt a tax refund needed to provide food and fuel for that year?

The actual refund will probably be required to be included in the filing. When all assets are totaled and exemptions deducted...

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