I am a Nonresident Alien and I live in Ensenada Baja California Mexico. I’m about to buy many electronics. Total value would be around $12,000 for my personal use. I am building my own house and I want to buy from SEARS in Chula Vista, California, but I don’t want to pay double tax (in the US and Mexico) since I am going to import the merchandise to Mexico. Is there any way to avoid the payment of taxes in Chula Vista?

What are the advantages of factoring?
Factoring allows your company to get instant cash, in less than 24 hours. Factoring can be defined as a process when a third party firm, known as a factor, purchases the accounts receivable of a business and gives it cash advance based on those bills (that are unpaid). It has a number of benefits like:
1. Does not require collateral
2. Good use for growth
3. Qualify for more and more funding
Do you agree with this? Are there any more benefits?

To my peers. Do you have concerns over the new RTRP(Registered Tax Return Preparer) testing and licensing? Do you have up to date information? Are any of you thinking of leaving taxes. What about you fincial planners that also prepare are you understanding the disclosure rules that efect everyone in the tax industry? Look for some great dialog.

Is commission rebate from the buyer's Realtor to the buyer a taxable income? Transaction was done outside of the escrow and 1099-Misc (Box 7) was issued to the buyer following January. 1) is this taxable income for the buyer and 2) if so, is he responsible for SE taxes as well?

Is a credit card statement considered a viable replacement of a receipt for income tax documentation of expenses or are credit card slips still required?

What is the difference between the gross and net interest rate?

How does new Emergency Homeowner Loan Program (EHLP) work?

What is the best way to save credit card surcharges?