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Amara Chukwu

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Quick question - does anyone know if this same rule applies to fundraisers for starting a small business? I received about $17k from a GoFundMe to launch my food truck last year and I'm freaking out about taxes!

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Ethan Brown

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Business fundraisers are treated differently from personal medical or hardship campaigns. Funds raised to start a business are generally considered taxable income since they're for a commercial purpose rather than a personal gift. You should probably report the $17k as income on your Schedule C if you're a sole proprietor. The good news is you can offset this with legitimate business startup expenses. I'd recommend talking to a tax professional who specializes in small businesses to make sure you're maximizing your deductions.

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GalaxyGazer

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I really appreciate everyone's detailed responses here! This has been incredibly helpful and honestly relieved a lot of my anxiety about the tax situation. It sounds like the consensus is that since this was for medical expenses, the funds should be considered non-taxable gifts rather than income. I'll make sure to keep all the documentation about the campaign's purpose and be prepared to explain it if I receive a 1099-K. One follow-up question - should I be concerned about the donors having any gift tax implications? Since there were about 250 people who contributed and the average was around $60 per person, it seems like everyone stayed well under the annual gift limit, but I want to make sure I'm not inadvertently causing tax issues for the wonderful people who helped us out. Thanks again everyone - this community is amazing for providing such thoughtful and detailed advice during a stressful time!

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Lilah Brooks

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If you end up having to pay, ask about an installment plan! Most states offer them for relatively small amounts like yours. I had to pay $2,300 in back taxes last year and got approved for a 12-month payment plan with minimal additional interest. The application was super simple - just a one-page form. It made a huge difference for my monthly budget.

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Going to the local tax office in person is actually a great idea if you have one nearby! I did this when I got a confusing notice about estimated tax payments, and it was so much more efficient than trying to resolve it over the phone. The staff can pull up your account immediately, look at all the documents side by side with you, and explain exactly what happened. In my case, they were able to spot the issue within minutes - I had made a data entry error when e-filing that caused a mismatch. They helped me understand what forms I needed to file to correct it and even gave me printed copies of the relevant tax code sections. Plus, you get a receipt showing you addressed the notice within the 30-day window, which is important for your records. Just bring a copy of the notice, your original tax return, and all your 1099 forms. Most state tax offices accept walk-ins, but you might want to call ahead to check their hours and whether appointments are recommended. The only downside is that some locations can get busy during tax season, so you might have a bit of a wait. But honestly, even an hour wait in person beats days of trying to get through on the phone!

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Sofia Gomez

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That's really smart advice about getting a receipt! I hadn't thought about the documentation aspect. Do you know if they can also help with penalty abatements in person, or is that something that still has to be done through a formal written process? I'm hoping if I can show them it was genuinely an honest mistake (first time this has happened), they might be willing to work with me on reducing some of those penalties.

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Tate Jensen

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Quick tip from an expensive lesson I learned: The 250 hours of rental services MUST be documented contemporaneously for the safe harbor to apply. I got audited because I reconstructed my logs after the fact and the IRS disallowed my QBI deduction. Now I use a simple time-tracking app on my phone and take pictures of myself at the properties with timestamps. Overkill maybe, but after going through an audit I'm not taking chances.

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Adaline Wong

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What time tracking app do you use? I've been trying to find something that works well for rental property management.

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Zara Khan

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Great discussion here! I've been tracking my rental property hours for the QBI safe harbor and wanted to share a few additional insights that might help. One thing I learned the hard way is that you need to be really specific in your time logs. Don't just write "property maintenance" - write "Replaced kitchen faucet at 123 Main St, including trip to hardware store." The IRS wants to see that these are legitimate business activities. Also, for those asking about what counts - here's what my CPA confirmed counts toward the 250 hours: - Time spent researching and purchasing materials/supplies (yes, including appliances) - Administrative time like updating rent rolls, preparing 1099s for contractors - Time spent on tenant communications (emails, calls, showings) - Property inspections and maintenance - Travel time to/from properties (but not commuting from your primary residence to your first property of the day) One gray area is time spent on property improvements vs. repairs. Generally, time spent on repairs counts toward your 250 hours, but time spent on major improvements (like a full kitchen renovation) might not count the same way since those are capital expenditures. The safe harbor really can be worth it - I saved about $3,200 in taxes last year by qualifying. Just make sure your documentation is bulletproof!

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This is really helpful, especially the detail about being specific in time logs. I'm new to rental property ownership (just purchased my first duplex) and trying to set up proper tracking from the start. Quick question about the travel time - you mentioned it doesn't count if it's commuting from your primary residence to your first property. What if you live in one unit of a duplex you own? Does travel to the hardware store for supplies count since you're technically starting from a rental property? Also, do you have any recommendations for apps or systems that work well for tracking these detailed logs? I want to make sure I'm capturing everything correctly from day one.

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Tyrone Hill

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One thing nobody's mentioned yet - make sure your Form 8802 is filled out PERFECTLY. The IRS rejects these for the tiniest errors and then you have to start all over. Common mistakes: - Not including the $85 payment correctly - Not checking all required boxes in Section 3 - Missing signatures - Not including necessary attachments (like your LLC/Corp docs if applicable) - Forgetting to specify which countries you need the certification for I've had clients wait 10+ weeks only to find out their application was rejected in the first week due to a minor error, but the IRS never bothered to tell them!

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This is so true. I had my Form 8802 rejected because I didn't include a copy of my EIN assignment letter since my business is fairly new. Had to resubmit and wait another 5 weeks. The worst part is they don't notify you promptly about rejections!

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Ethan Scott

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I went through this exact same situation with a South Korean client last year! One thing that really helped me was being upfront with my client about the Form 6166 timeline from the start. I explained that I needed to apply for it and it would take 4-6 weeks to receive. What worked well was asking if we could structure the payment in two parts - they paid me 50% upfront while I was waiting for the Form 6166 to arrive, then the remaining 50% once I provided the certificate. Most clients are understanding about this since they know it's a legitimate requirement. Also, make sure to keep a copy of your Form 6166 once you get it! Like someone mentioned, it's valid for the whole calendar year, so if you work with other Korean companies (or even the same client on future projects), you won't have to go through this process again until next year. The $85 fee might seem annoying for a $7.5K project, but think of it as an investment in being able to work with international clients more easily going forward. Good luck with your collaboration!

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Nia Harris

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That's really smart advice about splitting the payment! I hadn't thought about asking for a partial payment upfront while waiting for the Form 6166. That would definitely help with cash flow and show good faith on both sides. I'm curious - when you explained the timeline to your Korean client, did they seem familiar with the process? I'm wondering if this is something they deal with regularly with other US contractors, or if it was new to them too. Also, do you remember roughly how long the whole process took from when you first submitted your Form 8802 to when you actually received the Form 6166? I'm trying to set realistic expectations with my client about timing.

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One thing nobody's mentioned - check if your state offers income tax deductions or credits for 529 contributions! In our state, we get a deduction up to $10k annually for contributions to our state's 529 plan, which saves us about $700 in state taxes each year.

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This is super important! States vary wildly on this. Some states only give tax benefits if you use their home state plan, others let you use any 529 plan. In Virginia, we get a $4,000 deduction per account!

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Great question! You're smart to think through the gift tax implications upfront. The key thing to understand is that for married couples filing jointly, you can absolutely contribute the full $34k from a single account (whether joint or individual) and still stay within the gift tax exemption limits. Here's what you need to know: Each spouse gets their own $17,000 annual exclusion per beneficiary, so together you can gift $34,000 to your son without triggering gift tax. The IRS doesn't care which specific account the money comes from - what matters is that you properly document the gift as coming from both spouses. If you fund the entire amount from one account, you'll need to file Form 709 (Gift Tax Return) to elect "gift splitting." This form tells the IRS that both you and your wife are treating the $34k as two separate $17k gifts, even though the money came from one source. Both spouses need to sign this form. The good news is there's no actual tax owed - you're just documenting that you're using both of your annual exclusions. This is a common scenario and the IRS handles it routinely.

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Oscar Murphy

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This is exactly the clarity I was looking for! Just to make sure I understand correctly - even though we file jointly, we still need to file the Form 709 to document the gift splitting? I was hoping the joint filing status would automatically handle this, but it sounds like the gift splitting election is a separate step that requires its own paperwork. Also, do you know if there's a deadline for filing Form 709? Is it due with our regular tax return or does it have its own filing date?

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