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Moonglow pollinators #227092

Asked February 10, 2015, 12:46 PM EST

Hi,  we have 2 moonglow pear trees that are greater than 5 years old and have not had any fruit.  We understand we need pollinators - can you send us a list with a description of the fruit?  The trees are planted between Wimberley and San Marcos.  We are looking for the best tasting pears that are resistant to fire blight.  thanks, paula


Hays County Texas

Late Required Minimum Distribution #224972

Asked January 20, 2015, 12:59 PM EST

How does one make the 2014 RMD late and mitigate the penalty?

Coles County Illinois

Remove first litter of rabbits when second litter is born? #224591

Asked January 16, 2015, 2:15 PM EST

My rabbit gave birth to 3 babies 4 weeks ago. She now gave birth to a second litter with 5 babies. Can I remove the first litter? I'm concerned that she won't feed the new litter, or that she won't produce enough milk. These are mini rex rabbits kept as pets. 

Thank you

Benton County Oregon

gifts #212802

Asked October 01, 2014, 12:50 PM EDT

how do i save on tax,s by giving gifts to family members from my ira accounts rmd

Nassau County New York

Shrub trimming to save water #207711

Asked August 20, 2014, 6:04 PM EDT

During drought conditions, e.g. CA, would it help to reduce the water consumed by shrubs and trees by trimming back some of their foliage? It would seem that with less green leaves to need and use water, the shrubs and trees could get by with less water. Thanks, Bill Taft, OSU-BSME-1960

Placer County California

establishing cost basis in non-deductible IRA accounts #206532

Asked August 25, 2014, 4:22 PM EDT

I have made non-deductible IRA contributions to investment accounts for many years, but I never filed form 8606, and I do not have evidence that the contributions were made with after-tax dollars. Further, I don't have the records to show how much I contributed each year, although I know it was the maximum allowed for each year.. I do, however, have copies of all my tax returns that would reveal that no deductions were ever claimed or taken. I don't want to pay tax (again) on the portion that represents my cost basis when I start my RMDs in 3 years.
* Does the IRS require proof of the cost basis and gains at the time that I report these figures?
*What can I do to satisfy the IRS that all my contributions were non-deductible? *How can I avoid paying double taxes on the cost portion of my IRA account?




Oneida County New York

Mosquito born Disease in the Virgin Islands #193880

Asked June 24, 2014, 1:15 PM EDT

What is the name of the current mosquito borne disease in the Virgin Islands? What are the related symptoms?

None County U.S. Minor Outlying Islands

Using Roundup Above Cesspool #189447

Asked June 09, 2014, 3:00 PM EDT

I have a very overgrown yard and it has weeds growing up through the river rock covering the area below which a cesspool was installed in 1960 when our duplex was built. Does the application of Roundup now and ongoing twice a year conflict with or affect the bacterial action of the cesspool? If yes, is there an alternative weed killer that will not harm the cesspool action?

Lincoln County Oregon

Native grasses #173382

Asked April 24, 2014, 11:52 AM EDT

What native grass is recommended for Fort Bend County in Texas, or another type of grass that does not require so much water and care.

Fort Bend County Texas

Missed taking my RMD for 2013 #170450

Asked March 17, 2014, 11:47 AM EDT

I missed taking my 2013 RMD total of $1500. Is this $1500amount added to my 2014 RMD total?

Hamilton County Ohio