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I am trying to figure out my tax base numbers for the upcoming years. I will be buying my own health care and my mother lives in my house so I just need to plan financially for my taxes.
You can find all the information you need on the IRA web site. You will have to pay your own FICA both employer and employee. I think you need to consult an accountant. It could be in your own interest to form yourself into a company. If the room or rooms Mom uses are never used by anyone they may be deducted as business expences. her bedroom would count but not the living room you both use. As I said talk to an accountant it will be well worth it. Don't go to someone seasonal in a store use an established company.
Dremin, you are very fortunate. This site has unpaid family caregivers everywhere, many times because siblings that do not help are concerned about what it will cost them when parent passes they have planned their futures based on what their share of the inheritance will be. Unpaid family caregivers are in effect giving unwilling to assist siblings a gift monthly based on what cost of cre would be for parent.
I hope you have a care agreement in place. If not you should see n elder law attorney to get this all straightened out. That same attorney can help you figure out what t do about taxes, fica, etc.
paying self employment taxes neednt be complicated. my money comes in sporatically so i just send checks to the state and fed revenue people at any time with my ssn printed on the memo line. they will credit it to your tax account and they keep fine track of it. quarterly payments or tax forms arent necessary. imo, you might do fine with just a good tax preparer instead of an attorney. an elder care agreement can be drawn up by any attorney for 150.00 . an aging care service could help you get the agreement drawn up as they have attorney connections. an elder care agreement is pretty important . it protects you from allegations of misuse.
dreamin, no need to explain, there are many on this site that are of the opinion that family caregivers should not be paid. Like I said before, you are very fortunate! And bless you for being willing to take your mom in to help her.
I thank you for your input I should explain I am a single mother raising a teenager on my own and have to give up my current job/and healthcare because my elder mother does not like her caregiver whom she pays. She is in need of 24 hour care.
Please don't think I was trying to be rude when I said "it must be nice." I totally think we should get paid and I really do think it would be nice to be paid. Just that in my case the family (in-laws) would never allow it. I wish they had a clue as to what goes on. Guess they think I'm having the time of my life lol
ABOVE thank you I did not think it rude I was fielding a question and I feel that I am putting my whole life on hold to care for my Mom , my family memebers cnt do it and I dont want her in a facility so thank you !
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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I think you need to consult an accountant. It could be in your own interest to form yourself into a company. If the room or rooms Mom uses are never used by anyone they may be deducted as business expences. her bedroom would count but not the living room you both use. As I said talk to an accountant it will be well worth it. Don't go to someone seasonal in a store use an established company.
I hope you have a care agreement in place. If not you should see n elder law attorney to get this all straightened out. That same attorney can help you figure out what t do about taxes, fica, etc.
imo, you might do fine with just a good tax preparer instead of an attorney.
an elder care agreement can be drawn up by any attorney for 150.00 . an aging care service could help you get the agreement drawn up as they have attorney connections. an elder care agreement is pretty important . it protects you from allegations of misuse.
no need to explain, there are many on this site that are of the opinion that family caregivers should not be paid. Like I said before, you are very fortunate! And bless you for being willing to take your mom in to help her.
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