Recently both my parents passed away within two days of one another. Each had their own retirement plans, life insurance policies, and my father had a substantial amount in annuities which he received tax free. The administration is set up to where my brother and I (heirs of both my parents) are to...

Income 100 Sales Commission = 10% of net income (Income less commissions) Income $100 - (100*.10) = $90 $100 * .10 = $10 -----> $10 is not 10% of $90. What algebraic expression would I use to solve this?

I have been laid off from my most recent employer for more than a year now and receiving unemployment benefit payments. During periods when I did not receive benefits I performed work for cash payment. I do not have the names or any other information about the person(s) whom I performed the work...

I received a 2007 k-1 from my mother's estate. It is for the period of 2/1/07-2/1/08. Do I report the income on my 2007 return or my 2008 1040 return?

My wife made some income this year (about 5K) and we are unsure on how to report it. The business owner has not and will not issue W2 or 1099 forms but has written checks to her name which she has cashed out at his bank. How do we report this on our federal taxes without triggering an audit...