Sarah_Hone

I use an accountant to file my taxes. I needed a copy of my taxes to send in support of some other documentation this week, and when I was reading through my 1040 I realized that my accountant did not record my earnings correctly (My husbands are OK). I changed jobs in August 2010, and they have only recorded my earnings and taxes paid from August through the end of the year and my new job They didn't show what I earned at my previous job from Jan-August or the taxes paid during that period. I don't know how to proceed. I have tried contacting my accountant but I can't get hold of him. Should I call the IRS myself to see what I have to do? Please help anyone. Thanks

I recently became a US Citizen. My parents live in the UK and now I would like to apply for their green cards as immediate relatives. I am under the impression that they can come here on the VWP and then apply for adjustment of status to Permanent Residents as my immediate relative. Does anyone know if this is still the case? I have read several posting regarding ICE issuing removal orders for people overstaying on the VWP. I thought, however, that if you have an application filed with USCIS before your 90 days runs out, then you are able to stay until the decision is made. Anyone have a dfinitive answer on this? Thanks - Sarah

In Jan 2010 I am eligible to apply for my permanent green card.... I got my temporary one through marriage in Apr 08. My question is, I need to travel for business purposes in Feb 2010. Can I put in my application for permanent green card in Jan and travel whilst that is processing in Feb? My 2 year green card is good until mid April 2010. Please advise. Thanks :)

My Husband and I are buying a house that was a builders model (builder is now out of business) They city inspector told us that as we have can lights in the garage (it used to be the sales office) we need to put rock wool or mineral wool in the attic space around the can lights. How to we do this? I have never used mineral wool before! Will it just stay formed around the can lights? Do we have to secure it somehow?

Please advise! Thanks - Sarah :)

Looking at buying a house scores in the mid 700's and I have the 5% down payment and $3000 in closing costs. Can anyone advise current DTI for FHA and conventional loans also how many months reserves needed for each? Thanks

I am selling my house. The buyers are using an FHA loan through a private mortgage company - they do their own underwriting. Anyway, their underwriter has approved the loan and it has now been sent for final HUD approval. Does anyone know how long this process takes? The mortgage company just keeps saying we should know any day now, but they have been saying that for the last week. According to them the loan is going through as they have underwritten it and satisfied ALL conditions needed, it is just this final approval they are waiting for... this of course doesn't help us as we are about to lose the house we built because our house sale is being held up. Can anyone offer any advice? If there a number anyone can call to get an update on a file that is in this situation/stage?

Any advice please, we are sooo frustrated by this final stage of the process! Thanks.

My husband and I are building a new house with Pulte in IL. We have our pre drywall inspection next week. Just looking for tips from anyone on what questions to ask, what kind of things to look out for. This is the first house we have ever built and I want to make sure that we don't overlook anything. Thanks

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I am in the midst of selling my house and the buyer is using Yale Home Mortgage in Oak Park, IL. These people are awful, the agent is never in, paperwork that is sent to them sits for days before being sent to the underwriter.... the whole process is just dragging on and on and on... has anyone else had a similar experience with this company?

Nothing in immigration is straight forward, but I am wondering why the US puts up with all the illegal immigrant it has, that people complain about putting a burden on society etc, then ignore the cash cow of immigration - retirees.... practically every western coutry has recognized the benefit of these people to help their economy, anf therefore issues retiree visas, with the LARGE exception of the USA. Retirees MUST demonstrate the they have adequate medical insurance, can support themselves without state help etc... to get these visas.. all they want to do is come here, buy a house (or 2) a couple of cars, take vacations areound the USA, eat out and live out their retirement in a place where the weather is good (Most retirees like Florida!) Bacially putting money into the US economy and asking nothing in return.... excuse me... where is the problem with that scenario????? And why aren't we taking advantage of it???

I am just wondering if anyone knows if this Friday (6/13/08) is the last episode of BSG until the conclusion of Season 4 next year? I had read that the last 20 episode of BSG Season 4 were being split, 10 to air this year and 10 to air next year... does anyone know if this is true?

Thanks - Sarah

Got married in November and am applying for my greencard, I have been in the country for the last 5 years on a H1B visa which runs out at the end of the year. I have my green card interview with my husband in Chicago on Monday... just wondering, once the interview is over, what happens? Do they stamp my passport, do I have to wait for something in the mail? I would like to go back to the UK for a visit, and am just wondering how long I might have to wait to do that? Thanks.

Have shopped for siding, and am thinking of going with Mastic Quest 3 by Alcoa - 4" Dutch Lap, installed by Shield Windows on Orland Park IL... Has anyone dealt with either this company or used this siding?? Please let me know your experience. We have wood siding on right now which we will side over with Tyvek wrap and foam plus the vinyl siding. Anyone with any advice please let me know. Thanks.

I am getting married in a week and am wondering, when during the ceremony do you bustle the gown? Right after the ceremony before you walk into the reception? After the fist dance? We are getting married, moving straight into a cocktail hour and to the reception (all in one location) please advise.

Thanks - Sarah

I had 3/4" white ash finished hardwood floors installed in July this year and in a couple of rooms I have noticed a rippling effect especially in the kitchen - we have just finished the remodel of our kitchen so I have not really even used it yet! A carpenter friend suggested running a dehumidifer in the room as usually excess moisture causes this to happen, we have done that but the wood does not seem to be going flat again.... any suggestions?????

Thanks - Sarah

My Fiance is going to take the psych test for a local police force, he took one for another local force several months ago and did not pass - he has no clue why and neither do I - he is perfectly sane! This test for this new departmet will be administered by the same company he went to test for the other department at... any tips on how to pass - things to avoid etc? Thanks :)

Putting hardwood in throughout the house, was leaning towards red oak but was told by flooring guy the it often buckles after a few years, trying to steer us towards Ash... anyone have experience with Ash floors? any good or bad points? Please let me know.

I have a Mac laptop, and it is kind of brushed silver in color, I don't know what to use to clean the outside, I am afraid of staining the finish. Anyone have any ideas?

My boyfriend is applying for the police and has to take a psych test first thing in the morning, I was just wondering if anyone knows how long that test takes?

we had a general contractor come out and give us an estimate for fixing up our house after is flooded, and now he wants to charge us almost $2000 for the estimate (3% of the total estimate!) Is this legal, we never signed anything with us, and he never advised us of any fee upfront! PLEASE HELP!