When will nsw 2012 year 9 students get there laptops?

jinhee k

Around nsw , near Top Ryde about which month will it come?

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I'm pretty sure every school gets it around the same time probably around halfway through the year around July is when everyone usually gets their laptops :)

best light weight, cheap laptops for students/high schoolers?

Lily

im looking for a light weight, cheap (under $700) laptop. windows 8. touch screen and detachable would be nice.. and somethings thats a new model? maybe from at least 2012?

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Consider ASUS Transformer Book T100TA 10.1" Laptop
http://www.amazon.com/Transformer-T100TA-H1-GR-Detachable-Touchscreen-Laptop/dp/B00IVLHJ2M/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&tag=basebal-20&ie=UTF8&qid=1402187797&sr=1-1
It's light weight, cheap (~ $374.00), includes Windows 8.1 + preinstalled Full License MS Office Home & Student 2013, full touchscreen, 2-in-1 detachable laptop

- At high school/college, you can attach keyboard to write documents or make presentations and make use of Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 with full versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote
- At home, you can detach keyboard to enjoy web browsing on WiFi, watch HD movies or play games on it's beautiful touchscreen. Offers amazing 11 hours of battery life

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What can I deduct for my work at home job on my 2012 taxes as expenses?

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Pennstater

I have a job I do from home where I never leave, I mean never. I get a 1099 so I'm a contact laborer, this is in the US. I have put in all the deductions I can think of, but maybe there is something I'm missing.

Office supplies, like ink, paper etc
Computer - laptop expense
DSL internet connection can't put phone, we use online phone provided by company
I have a dedicated office in my house, we put in the square feet thing where you put in the household expenses like power, water, etc.
There are no uniforms, no meals for clients, no travel.
Am I missing something?
Jennifer, you rock! I did not understand about the capital gains, thanks. I did have a number on line 27,accountant did my taxes. The space is completely dedicated to work, no kids, the dsl we did 75% usage for work since it requires me to have a higher speed than I would normally have to upload files, laptap was not depreciated, he took total cost in 2010,no postage, not a student and did not take any courses. Your answer was terrific!

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You do realize that when you take that deduction for home office that you maybe setting yourself up for an increased capital gains tax when you sell your home, or when your beneficiary sells/or takes over use of your home? You need to keep very good records of this deduction because it may not be you that has to close out the capital gain on this property. When a home office deduction is taken, there is a corresponding reduction in the basis of the real property. So say you bought you house for $100,000, your basis in the property is what you paid the $100,000. If you later sell your home for $150,000, you have made a capital gain of $50.000. If during the time you lived in your home you took a deduction for a home office or even the residential energy credits your basis in your home is now reduced by the amount of the deductions. So, a $2000 home office deduction will, in this scenario, now net you a $52,000 capital gain. The reverse is true for a capital loss. You sell your home you paid $100,000 for for $80,000 you have a capital loss of $20,000 and with the deductions the loss is limited to $18,000. And remember this space must be completly dedicated to your work or you will have to calculate the % it is used for work, and take the deduction for only the % it was used for work. I just wanted to make sure you were aware of that before you took the deduction.

Watch the DSL deduction as well, if you use it for personal reasons you'll need to do a % on it also.

Now other deductions:
Did you depreciate your computer? In the first year, I believe you can deduct up to half of the cost.
Receiving a 1099 you have to pay self employment tax, did you deduct 1/2 of that taxon the front of you 1040 line 27? You would be surprised how many people miss that even though it is calculated at the bottom of the Schedule-SE.
What about mailing expenses/postage?
Since you have earned income, if you have a spouse and they have earned income or are a full time student half the year you can deduct eligible daycare expenses up to $3000/child.
Business education expenses, for courses related to your work. You might want to play with this one because you can take it as a business expense but it might serve you better to take it as a personal education credit or deduction.

With out knowing more about your work, I don't know what else to suggest.

What Kind Of Laptop Is Suitable For a College Student?

Asia

I currently own a refurbished 2012 HP which I am trying to get rid of because it's too slow for me & requires too many updates. Long story short, I've been considering the Macbook Pro or the HP Envy. I'll be starting my freshman year in college next month & I'll be writing lots of papers (I assume). I also download music from time to time, watch movies, blog on Tumblr, watch Youtube videos & surf the internet for long hours (4-6 hours at the most) so I'll need lots of ram (4gb+). Which computer do you think would be the best for me? & What are your experiences with the macbook? Thanks for your help.

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I Would Prefer The Mac.

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Where can i get a new cheap laptop for college?

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Keri Adams

Im a new college student and i need a nrw good laptop. I need one tht is fast and one that can store alot of stuff. Im looking to spend around 300-400 on one. I dont want a used one. It must b new. I need some suggestions on wat brand wat to look for and where to find one. Your help is appreciated.

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I'd say check bestbuy.com. They always have bundles and deals. Over december 2012, I got a dell laptop bundle for just $380!
It came with:
Laptop
Carrying Sleeve
1-year Micro Trend Anti-Virus
2-Year BestBuy Warranty
Logitech Portable USB Wireless Mouse
8GB PNY Flash Drive
*Sure the laptop doesn't look or feel amazing, but it gets work done. It powers with a 2.0GHz Dual-Core Intel Celeron CPU, 3GB Ram, and a 250HD. It has a mic and webcam built in, and the keyboard is kinda like the macbook except the keys are more rounded a bit. It came with Windows 8 (not pro) but it's enough. Anyway's I'd say check either bestbuy.com or your local store as I didn't now about the Dell Deal untill I walked in the store. (: I'm sure you can find a decent one online for $300.

How should I file my taxes as a student? Details are included?

Stephen K

Alright, I've been browsing the web and reading a lot of different articles and sources of information with regards to how I should file my taxes but it all seems contradicting and it all is not very clear to me. So, with that said, I request any help I can get with how I should file my taxes. In advance, any help will be greatly appreciated. I anticipate to file but I am not sure what all to claim on my form. Details regarding 2012 are as follows (numbers are close to actual numbers, but not exact):

- Resident of Alabama for 7 years
- Enrolled August-December of 2012 as a full time college student
- Scholarship from university for ~$3500
- Federal Direct Sub Loan ~$1500 (I have not started paying back yet)
- Paid ~$300 out of pocket for school, not including a ~$700 laptop for school
- Provided over 1/2 of my income, so will not be a dependent on my parent's income even though I
do live with them.
- Self-Employed, ~$8000 untaxed earnings
- No kids
- No spouse

So, that's it in a nutshell. I know I may be asking a lot; however, I am not asking for someone to file my taxes for me. I would just like any help on what to consider deductible or what all I need to claim. Any help will be much appreciated.

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I'll take your details point-by-point and explain how they are related to your tax situation:

- Resident of Alabama for 7 years
Irrelevant for federal tax purposes. You will have to file the federal form and then the Alabama tax form afterwards (if Alabama has a state income tax).

- Enrolled August-December of 2012 as a full time college student
How old are you? If you're under 24, you may be considered a dependent on your parents' tax return. Did you provide at least half of your own support? If so, they cannot claim you and you would file as a single individual, and nobody can claim you on their forms.

- Scholarship from university for ~$3500
Did you use this for school purposes, or outside of school? If for school purposes, it's not considered taxable income.

- Federal Direct Sub Loan ~$1500 (I have not started paying back yet)
The proceeds from this loan were used to pay for tuition, and can qualify you for education credits. Some credits (like the American Opportunity Credit) are refundable.

- Paid ~$300 out of pocket for school, not including a ~$700 laptop for school
Your school should have provided you with a 1098-T statement, although that is for informational purposes only. This statement can be used when claiming educational expenses (I'll attach a publication that explains them in my sources).

- Provided over 1/2 of my income, so will not be a dependent on my parent's income even though I
do live with them.
Well that answered my question from earlier. You are not considered a dependent on your parents' form then.

- Self-Employed, ~$8000 untaxed earnings
This is where it gets tricky. You will have to start with a Schedule C, then move on to Schedule SE to report Self-Employment Tax. Since your income was untaxed, you will have to pay the Self-Employment Tax, which covers your portion of Medicare and Social Security.

- No kids
- No spouse
Well good, one person makes it a bit easier to sign and file.

Good on you for taking the tough task of filling out your return, but I'll warn you it might get a little tough. However, you will save yourself the $200-300 on tax preparation fees that many places charge. What you should do first is start filling out Schedule C for your Self-Employment earnings, then move on to Schedule SE to figure out your Self-Employment Tax. After that, move on to Form 8863 to claim your education credits, and once all those forms are done, you can fill out Form 1040. All of these forms are available from the IRS.gov website, and I've linked them below for you.

Good luck!

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