Yes, your schedule C can show a loss.
I don't think you do.
Inheritances are not taxed by the federal income tax.
Yes. State refund must be claimed as income on your federal return.
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No. But you must claim any refunds of State & local taxes that you deducted in a prior year.
only if they being used for live stock business
I don't think you do.
Inheritances are not taxed by the federal income tax.
Yes. State refund must be claimed as income on your federal return.
On your federal income taxes, you are allowed to claim a mortgage interest deduction for your principal residence and one other residence of your choice. It does not have to be in the same state. In addition, you are allowed to claim the interest on all rental or business properties.
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Inheritances are not taxed by the federal income tax.
Yes.
No. But you must claim any refunds of State & local taxes that you deducted in a prior year.
No. The tax deduction will be on your federal income taxes instead.
My child was in the Job Corps last year, can I still claim him on my federal income taxes as a dependant?
You do not have to report any income tax refund on any tax forms, it is not income.