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I'm still waiting for the IRS to process my 2019 return that was mailed in Feb. 2020. They received it because the check enclosed in the envelope was cashed within a week.

I was told by an IRS rep not to refile as that would create more problems.

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Mine was over by $1.00 due to rounding. Since I owed the IRS 0 dollars I contacted the HSA administrator and filled out the proper document to remove that amount.

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I used the IRS web site https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript to look at my 2019 tax return. Why do you even want to look at a filed return? Don’t you save a paper or digital copy? You know they received it since they cashed your check. Maybe because the 1st IRS rep told me "No our re...

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After more research I will probably convert more than 150,000 to whittle down the TIRA dollars this year and may do it again
next year if tax brackets stay the same. We also need to keep the MAGI lower than 176,000 due to the IRMAA.

Thanks for all the help!

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Soon2BXProgrammer You have given me something to think about and I will play around with our 2021 projected taxes thru tax software. If I transfer 100,000 our AGI should be about 70,000 and taxes should be around 8500 plus 4800 for the ACA. This keeps us in the 12% tax rate which might be easier to...

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Soon2BXProgrammer You have given me something to think about and I will play around with our 2021 projected taxes thru tax software. If I transfer 100,000 our AGI should be about 70,000 and taxes should be around 8500 plus 4800 for the ACA. This keeps us in the 12% tax rate which might be easier to ...

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We have been retired for over 4 years and basically living on interest, dividends with the majority in cash. This has enabled us to receive a subsidy through the ACA. However, with the changes and premium reductions in the ACA it seems to be a good time to convert a large amount of money from an IR...

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We have been retired for over 4 years and basically living on interest, dividends with the majority in cash. This has enabled us to receive a subsidy through the ACA. However, with the changes and premium reductions in the ACA it seems to be a good time to convert a large amount of money from an IRA...

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I filed my 2019 taxes the end of February in 2020. My return was mailed with a check enclosed for the amount owed for income tax. The check was cashed within a week. Depends on who you speak to at the IRS determines the response you get. The 1st rep said I did not file a 2019 return and a letter wa...

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I filed my 2019 taxes the end of February in 2020. My return was mailed with a check enclosed for the amount owed for income tax. The check was cashed within a week. Depends on who you speak to at the IRS determines the response you get. The 1st rep said I did not file a 2019 return and a letter was...

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Thanks

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I am currently adding contingent beneficiaries to ROTH accounts and was wondering if I can transfer money from one ROTH to another ROTH. All the ROTH's have met the 5 year requirement. Since these ROTHs are in the same broker firm are there any restrictions to moving the money? Only once a year?? etc?

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That's the problem we don't have all the answers since this just passed last week. I did read most health insurance carriers tied to the ACA will have their systems programmed with the new subsidy changes on April 1. The question is will that be effective April 1 or May 1? To many details and no cle...

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No, still waiting.

Ridiculous.

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I tried efiling my 2020 tax return yesterday and IRS kept rejecting it. Finally went on IRS website to get a transcript of my 2019 return to make sure I was entering AGI correctly. I mailed it on February 20, 2020. They issued me a letter stating: "As of this date 02/21/2021, we have no record...

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I tried efiling my 2020 tax return yesterday and IRS kept rejecting it. Finally went on IRS website to get a transcript of my 2019 return to make sure I was entering AGI correctly. I mailed it on February 20, 2020. They issued me a letter stating: "As of this date 02/21/2021, we have no record...

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OK called the IRS phone number and 1st person I spoke with basically told me I did not send in a return with my check. (Mailed in same envelope) She also informed me IRS sent me a letter in December 2020 stating they did not receive my 2019 tax return and to submit it. (Never received a letter from ...

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I left a message with my local congressman.

Will wait and see if he can do anything.

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I tried efiling my 2020 tax return yesterday and IRS kept rejecting it. Finally went on IRS website to get a transcript of my 2019 return to make sure I was entering AGI correctly. I mailed it on February 20, 2020. They issued me a letter stating: "As of this date 02/21/2021, we have no record ...

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Thanks everyone.

I thought I needed it to do my taxes.

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If you contributed to an HSA last year will you receive a Tax Form from the HSA Administer?

TIA

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I have been using Free Tax USA for a few years and have been very satisfied with it. So far this year I have entered into the software a IRA ROTH conversion, Dividends and Interest Earned, Capital Gains sale on land, ACA 1095A and stocks sold as gain/loss. This year my tax return was more complicate...

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I completed a form with Fidelity to remove the excess contribution amount which was less than 2.00.

Thanks for the help!

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Filed my tax return in early March by mail. The 25.00 check I enclosed with the tax return was cashed within a few weeks. When I checked the IRS website there was nothing stating the 2019 return was in process or completed. Pulled up my social security statement and the 2019 income has not been reco...

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We have an HSA eligible health insurance plan through the ACA for 2020. We had the family plan until May 1 when I dropped off due to Medicare eligibility. We are both over the age of 60 which allows an additional 1,000 per person catch up in the HSA. Currently from May - December my husband has sing...

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Wow, that was quick.

ACA accepted my excel spreadsheet with 2020 projected income.

What a relief. Last time it took weeks to get a verification from ACA.

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When we enrolled in the ACA three years ago we received a similar letter requiring documents to prove our income for the year. Also, the deadline was January 31 of the next year. This seemed ridiculous to me since most financial institutions have until January 31 to mail out these documents. I calle...

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We used a forestry mulching company that cuts the trees and brush then feeds it into a mulching machine. It is then dispersed on the land as mulch. We went that route because the land was full of trees and in between mountains where burning the downed trees was not an option. The trees were cut so c...

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jebmke wrote: ↑Fri Oct 02, 2020 10:49 am I also need wide toe box. So far, Ecco has worked well for me. Any other brands I should look at?

I also need a wide toe box and buy Altra running and trail running.

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Was a Sacony running shoe fan forever until I found Altra. Now I only buy Altra for road running, trail running and hiking. Altra Torin for road running, Lone Peak for trail running and Lone Peak high top for hiking. I will never buy another brand after discovering Altra. Also converted my DH to Alt...

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We got our covid19 test at our local health department for free. They provide tests over and over with or without symptoms.

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Just opened a few No Penalty CD's @ .75

These rates keep dropping.

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This happened to me when I was traveling and fell while hiking. Called the minor medical clinic and they stated my BCBS was accepted in network. I asked the receptionist again when providing my card if the facility was in network. She assured me it was. Two months later I received an EOB from BCBS w...

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Age 65 and 60
Retired for 3 years

64% US Equities
11% Bonds
25% Cash

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Moved from west Tennessee to east Tennessee 2 years ago when we retired. We live about 30 minutes to Gatlinburg and 1 hour to Knoxville. Pros - Beautiful mountains and surrounding countryside. Peaceful. Great weather with beautiful fall colors. LCOL Homes are reasonably priced. Low property tax A fe...

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following with interest - really liked TN the few times were were there as a potential retirement spot. One thing that bothered me a bit - seems like a much higher than average rate of smokers in the population? No offense to those who choose to smoke, but having some medical issues with asthma - I...

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Make sure you talk to a few people who have one or plumbers before you install an electric tankless. We had a gas tankless in our last house and loved it. The only issue we had was it took a long time to get hot water to certain faucets. Wasted a lot of cold water. It depends on how your house was p...

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Agree with other comments. Many things can and will happen over the years. We bought 10 acres when I was 34 to build a house for retirement in the future. Who knew a business opportunity would come up and we would move to another city. We sold the land. Eight years ago we bought 9 acres in the area ...

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We do not wear masks while cycling or hiking. We usually hit trails during the week when there are fewer people out. We never hike on popular trails where you might encounter many people.

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You still have 2 more years of paying taxes in Tennessee on dividends. (although a very low tax for 2020 and 2021). 2020 is the last year to pay State Income tax in Tennessee on dividends. As of January 1, 2021 Tennessee is a tax free state. It is a great place to retire if you find the right area....

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That is good news.

Now I can do a ROTH conversion this year to increase my AGI. Trying to keep my income in the required range to receive ACA subsidies.

Thanks!

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What surprised me the most? Deep sleep with no stress. Waking up in the morning, every morning feeling great. You have no idea the stress you endure while working until it is gone. The second thing was all the years of planning and frugal living paid off. Retired three years and no worries about mon...

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I am trying to understand the federal tax rules when selling land. These properties are long term investments. Sold two lots with a capital gain of 20,000 on one and a loss of 30,000 on the other. So does the 30,000 loss offset the gains where the tax is 0? If so, would I be able to use the 10,000 l...

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When you pay cash for cars or a house your credit score will start dropping below 800. This happened to us when we retired. We also pay our credit card bills in full. Chase sent me a letter cutting our limit in half. I just sent a message to Chase requesting they reinstate our credit limit to the pr...

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We bought the last 2 Trek Mountain Bikes at the bike store the first week of May. Then we found out most nearby state parks and bike trails were closed. We were finally able to bike 6-7 times in the past month.

Exercising outside again after being inside for 3 months was exhilarating!

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Lost 23% from my high of 3 weeks ago. I guess it was 3 weeks. Seems like last week was a month long.
The days are dragging due to the change in coronavirus news and numbers from one day to the next.

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Staying the course here. If you lived through the last recession it is easier to stay calm and stay the course. The fear and unknown in 2009 was real for so many of us. I only had 190,00 in my portfolio at that time but lost about 40% and had no idea what to do. So I did nothing. Best decision I eve...

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Thanks everyone for your replies.

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We are in the process of placing our land on the market with a real estate agent. My understanding is the real estate fees can be subtracted from the cost basis of the land to reduce the capital gains we owe. We paid a forestry mulching company to clear the land due to the dense underbrush and tree...

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If you want to pay less tax, you want to reduce the taxable gain by increasing the basis, not subtracting from it. Certain improvements can increase the basis, but not if they are just "maintenance". (Your challenge is to tell the difference ...) You are correct on the basis calculation. ...

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