Just checking the validity of 2 Ike related FEMA reimbursement stories.?
Q. A Montgomery County VFD person related some second-hand knowledge of a $2500 relief for those w/o power for 5+ days & a 100pct reimbursement for the purchase of a Stihl chainsaw. Has anyone got any reliable info on these stories?
Asked by YIC - Sun Sep 21 17:15:02 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. A Montgomery County VFD person related some second-hand knowledge of a $2500 relief for those w/o power for 5+ days & a 100pct reimbursement for the purchase of a Stihl chainsaw. Has anyone got any reliable info on these stories?
Asked by YIC - Sun Sep 21 17:15:02 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
Can I sue my ex for arrearages in spousal support and medical reimbursement?
Q. Does anyone know if I can take my ex to court for these arrearages? He is also big time behind in child support but Friend of the Court is moving so slow that it's now at the $10,000 mark. In the meantime my ex has purchased a nice little Mazda RX7, and has a collectors BMW motorcycle!!! Can I attach them? Can I attach his bank accounts?
Asked by donna w - Sun May 24 07:59:10 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. My ex husband was ordered to pay child support through the state Child Support Enforcement Division or CSED. All I had to do was apply for them to collect the support. I provided a certified copy of the child support order and then they took it from there. They executed his wages and then when he decided to become "self employed" and not pay, they could garnish his bank accounts as well. Got his attention real fast. Better yet, it was of no cost to me. I was also eligible to apply for a free review through and administrative law judge and the district court where our divorce was finalized, every three years. And, if either of us have our incomes changed by 30%, we can also have a review done for free. Having worked as a debt collector,… [cont.]
Answered by Tracey Seth - Wed May 27 00:17:42 2009
Q. Does anyone know if I can take my ex to court for these arrearages? He is also big time behind in child support but Friend of the Court is moving so slow that it's now at the $10,000 mark. In the meantime my ex has purchased a nice little Mazda RX7, and has a collectors BMW motorcycle!!! Can I attach them? Can I attach his bank accounts?
Asked by donna w - Sun May 24 07:59:10 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. My ex husband was ordered to pay child support through the state Child Support Enforcement Division or CSED. All I had to do was apply for them to collect the support. I provided a certified copy of the child support order and then they took it from there. They executed his wages and then when he decided to become "self employed" and not pay, they could garnish his bank accounts as well. Got his attention real fast. Better yet, it was of no cost to me. I was also eligible to apply for a free review through and administrative law judge and the district court where our divorce was finalized, every three years. And, if either of us have our incomes changed by 30%, we can also have a review done for free. Having worked as a debt collector,… [cont.]
Answered by Tracey Seth - Wed May 27 00:17:42 2009
Reimbursements for company purchases - is that taxable income?
Q. So for example - I buy $50 worth of pizza for a company meeting. I turn in the receipt and the company cuts me a check for $50. Is that $50 going to show up on my W-2 at the end of the year, and therefore I'll have to pay taxes on it?
Asked by shambo - Mon Mar 3 12:15:15 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Nope. It's *reimbursement*, not *income*. They had already paid you the $50 that you took out of your wallet to pay for the pizza, and that $50 *was* taxed. The government can't tax the same $50 again.
Answered by rtfm - Mon Mar 3 12:29:52 2008
Q. So for example - I buy $50 worth of pizza for a company meeting. I turn in the receipt and the company cuts me a check for $50. Is that $50 going to show up on my W-2 at the end of the year, and therefore I'll have to pay taxes on it?
Asked by shambo - Mon Mar 3 12:15:15 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Nope. It's *reimbursement*, not *income*. They had already paid you the $50 that you took out of your wallet to pay for the pizza, and that $50 *was* taxed. The government can't tax the same $50 again.
Answered by rtfm - Mon Mar 3 12:29:52 2008
What is the formula that insurance companies use to find replacement value of ur vehicle?
Q. my suv was stolen and I'm wondering what kind of reimbursement I will recieve to purchase another one.
Asked by mr - Thu Jan 24 19:48:10 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Each company has their own proprietary formula. If you don't agree with what the insurance company comes up with you can appeal using the information from the auto traders, local want ads and kelly blue book for an approximate value.
Answered by Zarnev - Thu Jan 24 20:26:38 2008
Q. my suv was stolen and I'm wondering what kind of reimbursement I will recieve to purchase another one.
Asked by mr - Thu Jan 24 19:48:10 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Each company has their own proprietary formula. If you don't agree with what the insurance company comes up with you can appeal using the information from the auto traders, local want ads and kelly blue book for an approximate value.
Answered by Zarnev - Thu Jan 24 20:26:38 2008
Are over the counter reading glasses eligible for reimbursement from my flexible spending account?
Q. I have a prescription for bifocal glasses (which I purchased) but I have also purchased a few pairs of readers as backups. Walgreens does not show this as a deductable FSA item however some internet drugstores do list readers as an allowable expense.I would alsowould also like to know if Ensure is an allowable expense. thank you
Asked by Margaret B - Sat Mar 10 04:54:46 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Generally only prescibed glasses are enligible for reimbursement. You will need to check with your company on this. As for the claim in internet, don't forget this could be a marketing gimmick. Its best to check and be sure.
Answered by SGElite - Sat Mar 10 04:58:41 2007
Q. I have a prescription for bifocal glasses (which I purchased) but I have also purchased a few pairs of readers as backups. Walgreens does not show this as a deductable FSA item however some internet drugstores do list readers as an allowable expense.I would alsowould also like to know if Ensure is an allowable expense. thank you
Asked by Margaret B - Sat Mar 10 04:54:46 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Generally only prescibed glasses are enligible for reimbursement. You will need to check with your company on this. As for the claim in internet, don't forget this could be a marketing gimmick. Its best to check and be sure.
Answered by SGElite - Sat Mar 10 04:58:41 2007
How do tax write offs work?
Q. I don't run my own business or anything, but I did purchase some equipment with my own money that I bought for work only. I was wondering if I could do a tax write off for this. Let's put it this way, I work Security and I ordered some nice gloves. Can the government at least give me partial reimbursement since my company won't? Also, I live in Oregon if that means anything.
Asked by Jon - Thu Jan 1 09:40:39 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The only way these items are eligible for deduction on your tax return is if they are only usable for work and not for every day life. That is why work clothes aren't deductible since you can wear them all the time. If they are just for work, you can deduct them on the Schedule A under unreimbursed business deductions. The amount that you can deduct is the amount over 2% of your AGI. If you don't have enough other deductions, it wouldn't matter anyway.
Answered by AB - Thu Jan 1 10:30:28 2009
Q. I don't run my own business or anything, but I did purchase some equipment with my own money that I bought for work only. I was wondering if I could do a tax write off for this. Let's put it this way, I work Security and I ordered some nice gloves. Can the government at least give me partial reimbursement since my company won't? Also, I live in Oregon if that means anything.
Asked by Jon - Thu Jan 1 09:40:39 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The only way these items are eligible for deduction on your tax return is if they are only usable for work and not for every day life. That is why work clothes aren't deductible since you can wear them all the time. If they are just for work, you can deduct them on the Schedule A under unreimbursed business deductions. The amount that you can deduct is the amount over 2% of your AGI. If you don't have enough other deductions, it wouldn't matter anyway.
Answered by AB - Thu Jan 1 10:30:28 2009
Is it worth it to accept a falt-rate taxable reimbursement that doesn't cover all work expenses?
Q. I've been a teleworker for about 8 years now and my company has always fully reimbursed my home office expenses (supplies, phone, internet, etc). I take the home office deduction for the space on my taxes. They have instituted a new policy where we will now receive $37.50 taxes per paycheck, which means a net of somewhere around $45/month - not enough to cover the monthly telecom/internet costs or the occasional office supply purchase, fedex mailing ,etc. I thin it would be cleaner for tax reimbursement purposes to not accept the flat rate reimbursement and just fully expense my true costs - seems more complicated to figure out the difference between net & gross reimbursements, the taxed amount, the true costs,e tc. Question #1 - can I do… [cont.]
Asked by dmaraduey - Tue Sep 15 21:29:37 2009 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. If your company gives you a fixed amount per month they're no longer operating an accountable plan. Therefore the money will be added to your wages on your W-2 and you'd have to fend for yourself on any tax breaks. When your company operates an accountable plan the money is not included on your W-2 as wages and the IRS considers it a wash on your tax return -- no income and no deductible expenses. The only exception to that general rule are mileage reimbursements for the use of your car. If they're lower than the Federal reimbursement rate you can deduct the excess and if they're higher you must report the income. Companies can get away with reimbursing things that you cannot deduct. Phone and internet are good examples unless you… [cont.]
Answered by Bash Limpbutt's Oozing Cyst - Tue Sep 15 21:42:20 2009
Q. I've been a teleworker for about 8 years now and my company has always fully reimbursed my home office expenses (supplies, phone, internet, etc). I take the home office deduction for the space on my taxes. They have instituted a new policy where we will now receive $37.50 taxes per paycheck, which means a net of somewhere around $45/month - not enough to cover the monthly telecom/internet costs or the occasional office supply purchase, fedex mailing ,etc. I thin it would be cleaner for tax reimbursement purposes to not accept the flat rate reimbursement and just fully expense my true costs - seems more complicated to figure out the difference between net & gross reimbursements, the taxed amount, the true costs,e tc. Question #1 - can I do… [cont.]
Asked by dmaraduey - Tue Sep 15 21:29:37 2009 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. If your company gives you a fixed amount per month they're no longer operating an accountable plan. Therefore the money will be added to your wages on your W-2 and you'd have to fend for yourself on any tax breaks. When your company operates an accountable plan the money is not included on your W-2 as wages and the IRS considers it a wash on your tax return -- no income and no deductible expenses. The only exception to that general rule are mileage reimbursements for the use of your car. If they're lower than the Federal reimbursement rate you can deduct the excess and if they're higher you must report the income. Companies can get away with reimbursing things that you cannot deduct. Phone and internet are good examples unless you… [cont.]
Answered by Bash Limpbutt's Oozing Cyst - Tue Sep 15 21:42:20 2009
What can I do to get a reimbursement from a flexible spending account?
Q. In the year 2007 I opted for the flexible spending account my company offers. It was nearing the end of the year and I hadn't used much of it so I decided it was a good time to purchase new glasses. I mailed my claim on December 28, 2007 and as of today I have yet to receive reimbursement. I contacted the administrators on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 to find out the status of my reimbursement, I was told they never received it and I should re-submit it. I then faxed my claim to their office immediately from work, I even had the person in charge of these things do it for me. She then called them to verify that they received the fax and they affirmed this. I waited another week and I still hadn't received my reimbursement check from them… [cont.]
Asked by al_minneapolis - Fri Jan 18 19:56:43 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. FSA claims always take more than 3-5 days. In the future, you should expect 7-10 business days to process a claim and receive a check. In the case where they do the reimbursement through payroll that should streamline the process, but if it's new there is always someone who falls into the "lost" category unless there is enough testing done to the process. The department of health and human services are the overseer's to anything that falls under ERISSA or section 125 (pre-tax) plans. Continue to work through your employer as they are the ones that pay the administration fees to the FSA company. They will have more pull than you will.
Answered by jr - Fri Jan 18 22:26:58 2008
Q. In the year 2007 I opted for the flexible spending account my company offers. It was nearing the end of the year and I hadn't used much of it so I decided it was a good time to purchase new glasses. I mailed my claim on December 28, 2007 and as of today I have yet to receive reimbursement. I contacted the administrators on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 to find out the status of my reimbursement, I was told they never received it and I should re-submit it. I then faxed my claim to their office immediately from work, I even had the person in charge of these things do it for me. She then called them to verify that they received the fax and they affirmed this. I waited another week and I still hadn't received my reimbursement check from them… [cont.]
Asked by al_minneapolis - Fri Jan 18 19:56:43 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. FSA claims always take more than 3-5 days. In the future, you should expect 7-10 business days to process a claim and receive a check. In the case where they do the reimbursement through payroll that should streamline the process, but if it's new there is always someone who falls into the "lost" category unless there is enough testing done to the process. The department of health and human services are the overseer's to anything that falls under ERISSA or section 125 (pre-tax) plans. Continue to work through your employer as they are the ones that pay the administration fees to the FSA company. They will have more pull than you will.
Answered by jr - Fri Jan 18 22:26:58 2008
Do you give your personal information to retailers: phone number, zip code, etc?
Q. Whenever possible I politely decline to give my personal information to the store clerk who asks for my zip or phone number at the check out counter. I know that retailers use the information for statistical purposes for marketing means, but I do not feel that they should get this information from me for free. Reimbursement in the form of coupons in the mail, is not acceptable when retailers have the ability to track my every purchase when and where I do it. What are your views on this topic?
Asked by simplesweets1982 - Sun May 3 10:12:28 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'm the same. I also don't have any of those store shopping cards for the same reason. If you want to give me a discount fine but do not mark your products up make me use a card to get the discount just so I can provide information about my shopping habits. Sorry got a bit long winded there.
Answered by KMcG - Sun May 3 10:21:21 2009
Q. Whenever possible I politely decline to give my personal information to the store clerk who asks for my zip or phone number at the check out counter. I know that retailers use the information for statistical purposes for marketing means, but I do not feel that they should get this information from me for free. Reimbursement in the form of coupons in the mail, is not acceptable when retailers have the ability to track my every purchase when and where I do it. What are your views on this topic?
Asked by simplesweets1982 - Sun May 3 10:12:28 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'm the same. I also don't have any of those store shopping cards for the same reason. If you want to give me a discount fine but do not mark your products up make me use a card to get the discount just so I can provide information about my shopping habits. Sorry got a bit long winded there.
Answered by KMcG - Sun May 3 10:21:21 2009
I am being asked to move from my apartment before the lease runs out? What should i get in return?
Q. The lease on my apartment runs until November. The landlord had the property up for sale, and some lady has purchased it. She is going to tear the apartments down and build condos, and wants control ASAP. Her agent is offering me two months free rent at $2500, and $500 for moving expense to leave by August. I am getting a bargain here, and i know that i will be paying possibly $250 more a month to relocate in this same neighborhood. The $3000 i would get from the buyer would only cover that increase in rent for one year, and then i would be stuck paying higher rent after. I didn't accept the agent's offer, i asked for reimbursement of $8300, which would cover the rent increase for almost 3 years in a new apartment. He told me that i was… [cont.]
Asked by Jayjay - Tue Mar 6 22:57:53 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Wow! I'd take it! You're still gonna have to move. August is much better to move in, than November. and...you're still gonna have to pay 'more' rent whether you move in August or November. I'd call a couple moving companies and see what their moving rates are. If it costs more than what they're offering...I'd tell them you got some estimates and you need a little more money. But...I'd go for it.
Answered by COOKIE - Tue Mar 6 23:15:17 2007
Q. The lease on my apartment runs until November. The landlord had the property up for sale, and some lady has purchased it. She is going to tear the apartments down and build condos, and wants control ASAP. Her agent is offering me two months free rent at $2500, and $500 for moving expense to leave by August. I am getting a bargain here, and i know that i will be paying possibly $250 more a month to relocate in this same neighborhood. The $3000 i would get from the buyer would only cover that increase in rent for one year, and then i would be stuck paying higher rent after. I didn't accept the agent's offer, i asked for reimbursement of $8300, which would cover the rent increase for almost 3 years in a new apartment. He told me that i was… [cont.]
Asked by Jayjay - Tue Mar 6 22:57:53 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Wow! I'd take it! You're still gonna have to move. August is much better to move in, than November. and...you're still gonna have to pay 'more' rent whether you move in August or November. I'd call a couple moving companies and see what their moving rates are. If it costs more than what they're offering...I'd tell them you got some estimates and you need a little more money. But...I'd go for it.
Answered by COOKIE - Tue Mar 6 23:15:17 2007
Does income eligibility for Virginia Medicaid include reimbursements from your employer?
Q. When they look at your income to see if your children are eligible for Medicaid (Virginia), do reimbursements count as earned income? It seems that if I am reimbursed for mileage driven in my personal vehicle, or purchases I make for the company, it's not income - instead it's simply the returning to me of money that I spent for the company. My case worker does not seem to know - she gave me two different answers in the same conversation. Anybody know? Please cite references. Thanks!
Asked by The Truth Hurts! Ouch! - Mon Aug 24 13:49:00 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. When they look at your income to see if your children are eligible for Medicaid (Virginia), do reimbursements count as earned income? It seems that if I am reimbursed for mileage driven in my personal vehicle, or purchases I make for the company, it's not income - instead it's simply the returning to me of money that I spent for the company. My case worker does not seem to know - she gave me two different answers in the same conversation. Anybody know? Please cite references. Thanks!
Asked by The Truth Hurts! Ouch! - Mon Aug 24 13:49:00 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
can you get a receipt copy from your credit card company?
Q. I need to get reimbursement for something by giving my receipt. It was from a gas station and I called them and they said they don't have it, but I called my bank where my card is through and they said they don't have receipt copies, just information about how much was purchased, where, when, etc. All I need is to prove I put unleaded gas in my tank and not diesel...I thought credit card companies could investigate and provide a receipt but why can't they?
Asked by Sarah - Thu Apr 5 14:11:19 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They can give you written record of the transaction. That should be enough to get your reimbursement. It will have the time, date and charge amount. These transactions happen electronically and there is often not a written slip available. Its just too costly for the banks to process all the little slips of paper just incase some customer lost her reciept...
Answered by sdmike - Thu Apr 5 14:19:12 2007
Q. I need to get reimbursement for something by giving my receipt. It was from a gas station and I called them and they said they don't have it, but I called my bank where my card is through and they said they don't have receipt copies, just information about how much was purchased, where, when, etc. All I need is to prove I put unleaded gas in my tank and not diesel...I thought credit card companies could investigate and provide a receipt but why can't they?
Asked by Sarah - Thu Apr 5 14:11:19 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They can give you written record of the transaction. That should be enough to get your reimbursement. It will have the time, date and charge amount. These transactions happen electronically and there is often not a written slip available. Its just too costly for the banks to process all the little slips of paper just incase some customer lost her reciept...
Answered by sdmike - Thu Apr 5 14:19:12 2007
Has anyone's credit card companies denied refunds for Zoom Airlines?
Q. I purchased a ticket frm Vancouver to Manchester through Zoom Airlines and my credit card company (Visa Desjardins) is not refunding my money. They are telling me to contact "the agency handling Zoom's bankruptcy" and only if they deny my reimbursement will Visa Desjardins "dispute" it. I really think they're giving me the run-around. What steps can I take in order to pressure Visa Desjardins to give me my reimbursement, OR how can I find out what agency is handling Zoom Airline's insolvency?
Asked by Melissa - Tue Sep 2 02:07:10 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I was recently stranded in Canada and had to book a couple of flights with air canada to get back to England. I booked a return trip from Glasgow and zoom went bust whilst i was holidaying. My visa credit card is refunding my return flight. Did you take out insurance? Maybe that could cover it.
Answered by Mittens - Tue Sep 2 20:39:36 2008
Q. I purchased a ticket frm Vancouver to Manchester through Zoom Airlines and my credit card company (Visa Desjardins) is not refunding my money. They are telling me to contact "the agency handling Zoom's bankruptcy" and only if they deny my reimbursement will Visa Desjardins "dispute" it. I really think they're giving me the run-around. What steps can I take in order to pressure Visa Desjardins to give me my reimbursement, OR how can I find out what agency is handling Zoom Airline's insolvency?
Asked by Melissa - Tue Sep 2 02:07:10 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I was recently stranded in Canada and had to book a couple of flights with air canada to get back to England. I booked a return trip from Glasgow and zoom went bust whilst i was holidaying. My visa credit card is refunding my return flight. Did you take out insurance? Maybe that could cover it.
Answered by Mittens - Tue Sep 2 20:39:36 2008
Purchased Ebay item, everything DOA when received (though items listed As-Is). Can I get Paypal reimbursement?
Q. I purchased 10 computer CPUs on Ebay that were listed As-Is, upon receiving them in the mail all 10 items were junk. I contacted other buyers from the same seller and 2 other buyers had the same experience (each of their lots were also 10 CPUs). I spent nearly $160.00 on these 10 CPUs and not one of them work. Do you think that Paypal might reimburse the money if I filed a buyers complaint or do you think they may just say, "well the auction was listed AS-IS, so you're out of luck"? I've contacted the seller and when I let him know I was buying the CPUs for charity he said he'd be "nice" and refund me $65.00 of the $160.00. If I launch the paypal buyer's complaint he'll probably just drop the offer. I know he'll just go back to… [cont.]
Asked by Locke15 - Mon Jan 7 17:53:37 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. An "As Is" listing is a sellers way of telling you you are SOL when you are dissatisfied with the product.
Answered by Piggy Kiss! - Tue Jan 8 15:26:14 2008
Q. I purchased 10 computer CPUs on Ebay that were listed As-Is, upon receiving them in the mail all 10 items were junk. I contacted other buyers from the same seller and 2 other buyers had the same experience (each of their lots were also 10 CPUs). I spent nearly $160.00 on these 10 CPUs and not one of them work. Do you think that Paypal might reimburse the money if I filed a buyers complaint or do you think they may just say, "well the auction was listed AS-IS, so you're out of luck"? I've contacted the seller and when I let him know I was buying the CPUs for charity he said he'd be "nice" and refund me $65.00 of the $160.00. If I launch the paypal buyer's complaint he'll probably just drop the offer. I know he'll just go back to… [cont.]
Asked by Locke15 - Mon Jan 7 17:53:37 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. An "As Is" listing is a sellers way of telling you you are SOL when you are dissatisfied with the product.
Answered by Piggy Kiss! - Tue Jan 8 15:26:14 2008
Trying to purchase a better car, can I receive any financial assistance from grants?
Q. I am a supervisor at UPS, A full time student, and an owner of an apartment. Times are hard and I have a 1991 Firebird that seems like it's on it's last leg. I'm doing everything I can to attempt to finance a newer car (my goal is a 2006 Honda Civic). Through UPS I have received about $6000 by way of their Tuition reimbursement program and I'm putting $4000 of that towards my goal. I was wondering if there is any grant, job, or way of getting a bit more money to help me afford something decent. I understand that the new Civics are pricey, but I need something that has undisputed reliability. So any help regarding grants or anything of the like would be appreciated.
Asked by cesposito54 - Fri Feb 13 15:11:39 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The government is NOT in the business of giving away free money for the sake of giving away money. There are no grants for buying cars or for paying bills, no grants for paying off credit cards, no grants for getting out of debt Grants are free, but it means obligation. You will be obligated to do as the grant sets out to do. Grants have objectives, and your purpose must fit the objective of the grant. For one, you have to write the grant application and the grant application is not a simple document - you have to explain how your purpose for applying for the grant fits well with the objectives set out by the grant. There is a stringent review process through a committee. You will compete with other applicants for the grant money, and… [cont.]
Answered by imisidro - Sun Feb 15 14:04:42 2009
Q. I am a supervisor at UPS, A full time student, and an owner of an apartment. Times are hard and I have a 1991 Firebird that seems like it's on it's last leg. I'm doing everything I can to attempt to finance a newer car (my goal is a 2006 Honda Civic). Through UPS I have received about $6000 by way of their Tuition reimbursement program and I'm putting $4000 of that towards my goal. I was wondering if there is any grant, job, or way of getting a bit more money to help me afford something decent. I understand that the new Civics are pricey, but I need something that has undisputed reliability. So any help regarding grants or anything of the like would be appreciated.
Asked by cesposito54 - Fri Feb 13 15:11:39 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The government is NOT in the business of giving away free money for the sake of giving away money. There are no grants for buying cars or for paying bills, no grants for paying off credit cards, no grants for getting out of debt Grants are free, but it means obligation. You will be obligated to do as the grant sets out to do. Grants have objectives, and your purpose must fit the objective of the grant. For one, you have to write the grant application and the grant application is not a simple document - you have to explain how your purpose for applying for the grant fits well with the objectives set out by the grant. There is a stringent review process through a committee. You will compete with other applicants for the grant money, and… [cont.]
Answered by imisidro - Sun Feb 15 14:04:42 2009
What do when a seller doesn't refund money on Ebay and they said they did?
Q. My husband and I purchased a couple of items from a seller and this seller did not contact us but rather put the status of the sale that he "reimbursed" us for the money. When checking the account that we paid from there is in fact no such reimbursement. We have written to the seller asking for an explaination and for our money to actually be reimbursed (not just marked on ebay that it was) and we have written a comment to ebay customer support. Is there anything else that we should do? We have been using ebay for a few years and never ran into anything like this. I don't know if it makes a difference but the items were purchased from half.com and not an auction.
Asked by mama06 - Sun Jun 10 00:02:12 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. What a pain!!! I had a problem with an eBay purchase. I didn't get the item. I contacted eBay, It took time before it was finally resolved. I have used half.com without any problems. Every state has a Consumer Fraud Division. Contact them. Good Luck!!!
Answered by Devon - Sun Jun 10 00:14:37 2007
Q. My husband and I purchased a couple of items from a seller and this seller did not contact us but rather put the status of the sale that he "reimbursed" us for the money. When checking the account that we paid from there is in fact no such reimbursement. We have written to the seller asking for an explaination and for our money to actually be reimbursed (not just marked on ebay that it was) and we have written a comment to ebay customer support. Is there anything else that we should do? We have been using ebay for a few years and never ran into anything like this. I don't know if it makes a difference but the items were purchased from half.com and not an auction.
Asked by mama06 - Sun Jun 10 00:02:12 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. What a pain!!! I had a problem with an eBay purchase. I didn't get the item. I contacted eBay, It took time before it was finally resolved. I have used half.com without any problems. Every state has a Consumer Fraud Division. Contact them. Good Luck!!!
Answered by Devon - Sun Jun 10 00:14:37 2007
Ring Reimbursement?
Q. My friend and I went looking for engagement rings for his fiance. He and I went to an auction and he ended up purchasing a 2.5 carat Asscher cut diamond in a classic Tiffany's setting for $50,000. Well now the family of the deceased who held the auction are trying to get the ring back because it was never supposed to be sold. My friend said he'd happily return it if he was reimbursed the $50,000 but they refuse to pay. Can he take legal action?
Asked by s_oneal01 - Wed Apr 25 17:01:57 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It depends on the terms. If there was an agreement with the original owners and the auction house that this piece was not to be sold, then the auction house had no authority to sell it. Therefore, the original owner has an action against the auctioneer. However, the purchaser, unless he had actual knowledge of any agreement between the owner and auctioneer is what is known in the law as a "Bonafide Purchaser for Value."And being such, he is the legal owner of the ring. The only legal action *he* needs to take is to get a restraining order against the family.
Answered by Blue Steel & Lace - Wed Apr 25 17:09:23 2007
Q. My friend and I went looking for engagement rings for his fiance. He and I went to an auction and he ended up purchasing a 2.5 carat Asscher cut diamond in a classic Tiffany's setting for $50,000. Well now the family of the deceased who held the auction are trying to get the ring back because it was never supposed to be sold. My friend said he'd happily return it if he was reimbursed the $50,000 but they refuse to pay. Can he take legal action?
Asked by s_oneal01 - Wed Apr 25 17:01:57 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It depends on the terms. If there was an agreement with the original owners and the auction house that this piece was not to be sold, then the auction house had no authority to sell it. Therefore, the original owner has an action against the auctioneer. However, the purchaser, unless he had actual knowledge of any agreement between the owner and auctioneer is what is known in the law as a "Bonafide Purchaser for Value."And being such, he is the legal owner of the ring. The only legal action *he* needs to take is to get a restraining order against the family.
Answered by Blue Steel & Lace - Wed Apr 25 17:09:23 2007
Pell Grant Reimbursement??
Q. I got an email saying i was awarded a pell grant... i am taking three classes two of which i purchased the books at a store off campus, not associated with the school.. will they still reimburse me if i bought them somewhere other than the school? will i have to show a receipt?? and the third book, how should i go about buying that one? pay cash? buy it at the school? off campus? or what?? im sooo confused anything helps. thanks!
Asked by Princess - Thu Aug 21 14:35:57 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Pell Grants usually go right into your bank account, so it doesn't matter. It depends on your school, but my Financial Aid office takes out tuition, then deposits the rest of the money into my bank account for books, food, rent, whatever. One guy I know used it to buy a car since he was awarded so much. I say check with your school and their policy. Some schools mail a check since they don't connect with your bank account.
Answered by Mrs.G to Be - Thu Aug 21 14:48:47 2008
Q. I got an email saying i was awarded a pell grant... i am taking three classes two of which i purchased the books at a store off campus, not associated with the school.. will they still reimburse me if i bought them somewhere other than the school? will i have to show a receipt?? and the third book, how should i go about buying that one? pay cash? buy it at the school? off campus? or what?? im sooo confused anything helps. thanks!
Asked by Princess - Thu Aug 21 14:35:57 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Pell Grants usually go right into your bank account, so it doesn't matter. It depends on your school, but my Financial Aid office takes out tuition, then deposits the rest of the money into my bank account for books, food, rent, whatever. One guy I know used it to buy a car since he was awarded so much. I say check with your school and their policy. Some schools mail a check since they don't connect with your bank account.
Answered by Mrs.G to Be - Thu Aug 21 14:48:47 2008
Are photocopies of receipts for write offs acceptable if the IRS audits you? (In person, not via mail).?
Q. I am an independent contractor & often purchase items for jobs with my own money when my boss forgets to give me petty cash. At the end of the job, my boss buys the original receipts off of me to include with their final bill. Should that expense reimbursement be included on my 1099 if I only have a photocopy of the receipt & not the original? How can I write off the same receipt my boss is writing off? Let me clarify - if I spend $100 on snacks for the crew (I work on film shoots), and am paid a fee of $300, plus reimbursed that $100 - my employer should only make my 1099 state $300, not $400, correct? I am arguing this point with a client now. She claims that she would make my 1099 $400 - not $300, and it is up to me to report my… [cont.]
Asked by lotsofquestions - Tue Jan 27 00:05:27 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Dear Lots: Sounds like you got some good advice and I agree, she's wrong. If all else fails consider Form 4598 it's an official IRS complaint form. That will certainly get your employers attention. This advice was prepared based on our understanding of the tax law in effect at the time it was written as it applies to the facts that you provide. Click on my profile to read more. Errol Quinn Enrolled Agent Master Tax Advisor
Answered by hrblockerrolquinn - Tue Jan 27 09:57:05 2009
Q. I am an independent contractor & often purchase items for jobs with my own money when my boss forgets to give me petty cash. At the end of the job, my boss buys the original receipts off of me to include with their final bill. Should that expense reimbursement be included on my 1099 if I only have a photocopy of the receipt & not the original? How can I write off the same receipt my boss is writing off? Let me clarify - if I spend $100 on snacks for the crew (I work on film shoots), and am paid a fee of $300, plus reimbursed that $100 - my employer should only make my 1099 state $300, not $400, correct? I am arguing this point with a client now. She claims that she would make my 1099 $400 - not $300, and it is up to me to report my… [cont.]
Asked by lotsofquestions - Tue Jan 27 00:05:27 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Dear Lots: Sounds like you got some good advice and I agree, she's wrong. If all else fails consider Form 4598 it's an official IRS complaint form. That will certainly get your employers attention. This advice was prepared based on our understanding of the tax law in effect at the time it was written as it applies to the facts that you provide. Click on my profile to read more. Errol Quinn Enrolled Agent Master Tax Advisor
Answered by hrblockerrolquinn - Tue Jan 27 09:57:05 2009
Pan Pan Peanut Butter, I feel that it is not right to just throw the jar away without?
Q. some type of reimbursement. It is like throwing money away and I am not that rich where I can throw money away. I purchased the jar at the Ft Sill Commissary. I purchase peter pan peanut butter on a regular basis. If we are not given anything except throw the jar away, I for one will switch brands. Thank You
Asked by djdrcd - Fri Feb 16 08:17:49 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can get a refund if you send in the lid to Peter Pan. (From the ConAgra site): "If consumers have this product, they should discard it, but save the product lid. For a full refund, consumers must return the Peter Pan Peanut Butter or Great Value Peanut Butter product lid along with their name and mailing address to ConAgra Foods, P.O. Box 3768, Omaha, NE 68103."
Answered by Veruca Salt - Fri Feb 16 08:25:04 2007
Q. some type of reimbursement. It is like throwing money away and I am not that rich where I can throw money away. I purchased the jar at the Ft Sill Commissary. I purchase peter pan peanut butter on a regular basis. If we are not given anything except throw the jar away, I for one will switch brands. Thank You
Asked by djdrcd - Fri Feb 16 08:17:49 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can get a refund if you send in the lid to Peter Pan. (From the ConAgra site): "If consumers have this product, they should discard it, but save the product lid. For a full refund, consumers must return the Peter Pan Peanut Butter or Great Value Peanut Butter product lid along with their name and mailing address to ConAgra Foods, P.O. Box 3768, Omaha, NE 68103."
Answered by Veruca Salt - Fri Feb 16 08:25:04 2007
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