305 Answered Questions for the topic United States

03/19/19

Why did Hawaii become a dependent state of USA after USA was born 300 years ago?
I’m asking this because, I know that Hawaii is a very ancient civilization because it has an unique language, and you can’t find anywhere on Earth except in Hawaii, and when USA was born 300 yers... more
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03/19/19

If someone sends in an early vote, but then dies, is their vote counted?
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03/19/19

Can dues and subscriptions expenses be deducted 100% to calculate taxable income in an LLC company?
I'm using Quickbooks Online, "Dues & Subscriptions" is one of the expense accounts we have. I would like to know if this expense can be deducted 100% for calculating my taxable income. Our... more
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United States Gre Toefl Application

03/19/19

Scores expired but with work experiences in English speaking countries?
If one wants to apply for grad school in the USA, and one's TOEFL, IELTS, GRE scores all expired, but one has all the following experiences able to prove ones' English proficiency: one did an... more
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03/19/19

How should I account for Social Security contributions?
I'm currently tracking all my finances with GNUCash, and splitting the various paycheck deductions into expenses. It's pretty nice to be able to correctly predict what will be on my W2, and it's... more
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03/19/19

What is the oldest movie theater in the US that has been in continuous use as a movie theater?
It appears from Wikipedia that the oldest theater in continuous use is in Denmark, but since so much of the film industry is dominated by Hollywood, I was wondering what is the oldest movie theater... more
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03/19/19

What are some factors I should consider when choosing between a CPA and tax software?
Its my first time filing taxes on my own and I need to decide between using some tax software like TurboTax or hiring an accountant. What are some factors I should consider when making this... more
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03/19/19

What tax year does my income get assigned to if my client sends the payment in December but I receive it in January?
Suppose I did some contracting in December, my client puts a check in the mail in December, and I receive it and cash it in January. Does my income count for December or January?
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03/19/19

Shantyboat communities on the upper Mississippi River Valley?
Does anyone have links or resources beyond books they can direct me to that directly deal with shantyboat communities along the banks of the Mississippi River north of St. Louis, Missouri? I'm... more
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United States Gre Toefl Masters

03/19/19

Online Masters in the US without GRE and TOEFL?
I am a full-time Software Development Engineer and am looking to pursue Masters in Computer Science through an online learning program from a reasonably reputed University. Georgia Tech's OMS came... more
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United States Gre Toefl Graduate Admissions

03/19/19

Do I need to send two official copies of toefl/gre scores to a US school?
I'm applying two programs in different departments in one university simultaneously. One department has a department code and the other has not. Do I need to send two official copies of toefl/gre... more
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03/19/19

Is there a dollar amount that, when adding Massachusetts Sales Tax, precisely equals $200?
I am confused about calculating Massachusetts Sales Tax (6.25%). Is there such an amount, that when added to its sales tax, equals $200? The reason I ask is because my business has been charging... more
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03/19/19

How important is reconciling accounts for a small LLC (Quickbooks)?
We are in our first year of starting a small LLC. We are using Quickbooks Online and things are going well. The only exception is that, due to our lines of credit and bank accounts being personal... more
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03/19/19

What developments in Jefferson's life caused him to withdraw from the topic of slavery in political discourse?
Where Jefferson once saw slavery as the central flaw in Virginia, a sentiment he forcibly expressed in his *Notes on the State of Virginia*, he later “began to adjust his thinking to concentrate... more
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03/19/19

What problems did the United States faced after becoming independent?
What problems did the United States faced after becoming independent? Did any other countries after World War 2 face the same problems? I have been able to find some problems that the United States... more
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United States Toefl Graduate Admissions

03/19/19

Do I have to sit again for TOEFL?
I want to apply for (top) US Phd programs until this December for being potentially admitted in September 2019. This personal information is relevant to my question: - Bachelors in non... more
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United States American History Slavery

03/18/19

How common among Abolitionists was the goal of complete civil equality for Blacks?
I was told by someone who knows political history that few abolitionists believed in complete equality for Blacks. Few would have believed in intermarriage and perhaps not all would have accepted... more
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United States Gre Toefl Application

03/18/19

Likelihood of Master's application being rejected due to obsolete GRE, TOEFL, IELTS scores?
For those who submit obsolete GRE, TOEFL, or IELTS scores (good scores), how likely is it for the admissions committee to reject/throw away the applications due to this? Will they instead review... more
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03/18/19

What is the constitutional status of military bases?
Does the United States Constitution have any amendments related to foreign bases? Technically foreign bases aren't U.S. territory, but they must have some laws.
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03/18/19

U.S. Taxes: Can you deduct or depreciate equipment that was both bought and sold in the same year?
Assume there is equipment used for a for profit endeavor that will be deducted from earnings. That equipment is also sold in the same year, for less than or equal to the purchase price. How does... more
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03/18/19

Gold Confiscation Act of 1933?
On March 9, 1933 Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) called Congress in for an emergency session, which would result in the speedy passing of the **Gold Confiscation Act**. According to FDR's Executive... more
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03/18/19

What was the US Navy's "fleet marine force" in 1944-45?
My dad joined the navy in 1944. After he pissed off his Navy chief in boot camp, he was assigned to what he called the Fleet Marines. Whenever I try and look up *fleet marines* it always tries to... more
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03/18/19

Why run for president if you have no chance to be elected?
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United States Toefl India Masters

03/18/19

Do I need to take the TOEFL Exam?
I studied in the US up until the 6th grade, came back to India, completed high school here and finished a bachelor degree in computer science here in India. All my education in India was completed... more
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United States Gre Toefl Graduate Admissions

03/18/19

Are there US universities that do not need GRE and TOEFL score for admission in PhD in Mathematics?
I have completed my Bachelor's degree (3 years) in Mathematics and pursuing MSc(2 years). Currently I am in final year and expect to obtain MSc degree in next May. I am willing to do my PhD (in... more
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