Tuesday, December 21, 2010

does capella school counseling master's degree work in washington state

does capella school counseling master's degree work in washington state?

Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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Ask Capella directly about Washington State./

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

I live in Washington but work in Idaho. I want to know how the taxes work.

I live in Washington but work in Idaho. I want to know how the taxes work.?
I purchased some large ticket items in Washington (8.6% sales tax) this year and I'd like to deduct them through the sales tax deduction. However, now that I took a job in Idaho, am I going to be better off taking the Idaho state income tax deduction on my Federal return? Am I right in believing that I can't do both?
United States - 2 Answers
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You're correct, you cannot do both. Figure the deduction both ways and take the one that works out best for you.
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Actually, you're going to have to file two state returns this year, your Washington State return, as well as a non-resident Idaho State return because you're earning wages there. So, you need to claim your large purchase in the state that you reside since that's how the tax law works anyway.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

How difficult is it to live and work in washington d.c. and have political opinions

How difficult is it to live and work in washington d.c. and have political opinions?
Is it possible to discuss politics at the office if you have a non-political (i.e. non-governmental) job? a political job? (e.g. you work for the government)
Other - Politics & Government - 2 Answers
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People do it all the time. No more problem than any other city. Unless you are working on a government contract and have frequent government visitors.
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You should have asked, "How difficult is it to live and work in Washington DC and NOT have political opinions?" The city is obsessed by politics, and everyone has opinions. What you have to do is be diplomatic about expressing them, unless you work in a purely partisan workplace. In the latter case, you are expected to be fiercely supportive of the prevailing ideology.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

if you live in vancouver washington but work in portland oregon, do you have to pay oregon income tax

if you live in vancouver washington but work in portland oregon, do you have to pay oregon income tax?
I am considering buying a house in Vancouver, just across the river from Portland. Washington has no state income tax. Will I have to still pay Oregon state income tax since my job is in Portland?
Careers & Employment - 2 Answers
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Yes but it will be refunded if you file an "out of state resident form" with an Oregon tax return.
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You pay taxes based on your residence. You employer withholds taxes based on where you work. Fine line between the two. Ask you employer they will know for sure.