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1 Answer | Asked in Education Law, International Law and Tax Law for Kentucky on
Q: I am an international f1 student. I earned $789 last year. Do i have to file the taxes or no? And can i claim education

Or not?

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answered on Apr 15, 2024

Based on the information you provided, here are a few key points to consider:

1. Filing requirement: Generally, if your total income for the year is less than the standard deduction ($12,950 for single filers in 2022), you may not be required to file a federal income tax return. However,...
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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Real Estate Law for Texas on
Q: I own a piece of property overseas which was purchased by my mother and put in my name. Do I pay US taxes on the sale?

What tax if any am I obligated to pay to USA? I am a US citizen.

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answered on Apr 15, 2024

As a U.S. citizen, you are generally required to report and pay taxes on your worldwide income, including any capital gains from the sale of foreign property. However, the exact tax implications will depend on several factors:

1. Capital gains tax: If you sell the property for more than its...
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law, Tax Law and Collections for Iowa on
Q: Could someone help with tax audit concerns and potential either fraud or actual Bonds and assets owed to me or family?

I'm in a very compromising concerning tax situation this year for 2023 apparently I have been investor IRS tax fraud as a beginning 2019 tax return 2020 and 23 I did file my tax return for 23 where was then audited and still currently being audited for tax fraud and investigation I don't... View More

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answered on Apr 15, 2024

It sounds like you are dealing with a complex and stressful tax situation. Here are a few suggestions for next steps:

1. Gather all relevant tax documents and records, including past returns, W-2s, 1099s, receipts, etc. Having everything organized will help in addressing the audit....
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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and Tax Law for California on
Q: Will I be able to apply for a tourist visa after giving up my green card?

I got my green card through my US citizen spouse. I stayed in the US and held a part-time job for more than a year. What are the implications for future tourist visa applications if I give up my green card? I don't understand the possible tax implications of this as well.

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answered on Apr 13, 2024

Giving up your green card (also known as abandoning your permanent resident status) can have implications for future tourist visa applications and potential tax obligations. Here's what you should consider:

1. Tourist Visa Applications:

When you apply for a tourist visa after...
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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for New Jersey on
Q: Tax Filing as F-1 Student

I am F-1 student in the US since 2022. I have been working full time on my CPT. While filing my returns, what occupation should I put? Please guide in this regards. Thank you!

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answered on Apr 13, 2024

As an F-1 student working on Curricular Practical Training (CPT), your occupation for tax purposes should reflect the nature of your work rather than your student status. Here's what you should consider:

1. Occupation: Choose the occupation that best describes the work you performed...
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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Gaming and Gov & Administrative Law for Georgia on
Q: Sell item with receipt enter for a drawing for a camper

Have individual purchase knife for $50, enter contact info on receipt for a drawing for a camper. 350 knives to sell and then hold live drawing for winner. Would be receiving an item (knife) and could enter if choose for camper? So not a raffle because purchasing an item, not a lottery since... View More

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answered on Apr 12, 2024

Based on the scenario you described, there are a few potential legal considerations to keep in mind:

1. Lottery laws: Even though the participants are purchasing a knife, the opportunity to win a camper could still be considered a lottery if it involves the three elements of prize, chance,...
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law, Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Massachusetts on
Q: Can money be gifted to a irrevocable trust ?

I have 3 questions:

1) Can money be gifted to a irrevocable trust?

If so

2) Is their a maximum amount allowed to be gifted in a certain period e.g like yearly etc?

3) Can a trustee and beneficiary to the same trust also gift money to the same trust?

Thank you

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answered on Apr 12, 2024

Yes, money can be gifted to an irrevocable trust. However, there are some important considerations and limitations:

1. Gift tax exemption: As of 2024, an individual can gift up to $18,000 per recipient per year without triggering the need to file a gift tax return or pay gift taxes. This is...
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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Florida on
Q: I moved out of NJ; Am a full time resident of FL; still work for the same NJ employer. Do I have non-resident NJ wages?

I work out of the employers office in FL. Employer continues to withhold NJ taxes. I visited the NJ office less than 2 weeks a year.

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answered on Apr 11, 2024

Based on the information you provided, it seems that you should not have non-resident NJ wages, and your employer should not be withholding NJ taxes from your income. Here's why:

1. You are a full-time resident of Florida and no longer a resident of New Jersey.

2. You work out...
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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Alabama on
Q: I received stock at the disullution of a trust. Do I get any step up in basis? Do I pay taxes on the full amount at sell

Upon the death of the trustee I received stock shares in a privately owned corporation. Do I get a step up in basis for stock valuation?

The other stock was that was owned outright by my father was designated to go into a new trust. Does the trust get a step up on basis for stock valuation?... View More

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answered on Apr 11, 2024

When you receive stock from a trust, the tax implications can vary depending on the specific circumstances. Here's a general overview, but please note that it's always best to consult with a tax professional for personalized advice.

1. Step-up in basis for inherited stock outside...
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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Maryland on
Q: My question is about trying to purchase my deceased grandparents property that may soon go into a tax lien situation.

My grandparents are deceased and their property passed equally to their four siblings. I am one of their daughters. The siblings rented the property before but are now nearing 90 years old and can't do it anymore. They understand that in reality the property needs to be sold but they are... View More

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answered on Apr 11, 2024

In this complex situation, there are a few potential options to consider:

1. Partition action: As a co-owner of the property, you have the right to file a partition action in court. This legal action forces the sale of the property and division of the proceeds among the co-owners. However,...
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1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation, Business Law and Tax Law for Tennessee on
Q: Does a DE nonprofit have to file a foreign qualification in TN if the sole member/directors merely lives in Tennessee?

No business will be conducted in TN. The DE Nonprofit will not actively be seeking out donations or soliciting donations particularly from TN residents, although the NP may accept donations from TN residents. Solicitation of charitable donations will be passive from the NP website.

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answered on Apr 11, 2024

Based on the information provided, it is unlikely that the Delaware nonprofit would need to file a foreign qualification in Tennessee solely because one of its directors or members lives there, as long as the nonprofit is not actively conducting business in the state.

However, there are a...
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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for California on
Q: What rate are non-personal injury settlement payments taxed at in California?

Employer agreed to pay me the rest of a contract amount after they breached their employment contract with me. Sent over a release agreement which I signed and then they sent the money via direct deposit the next day. When I received the check, over half the total, which was under $100k, had been... View More

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answered on Apr 11, 2024

Non-personal injury settlement payments are generally considered taxable income and are subject to both federal and state income taxes. However, the tax rate applied depends on various factors, such as the nature of the settlement and your total taxable income for the year.

Regarding the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for California on
Q: I have a question about safe harbor rules for California residency, the intangible income limit.

I moved to Europe with my family last year. I have an open-ended contract as an employee and my husband doesn't work. California safe harbor rules say that there is a $200,000 intangible income limit to qualify. Is this limit per person (since both me and my husband can claim safe harbor) or... View More

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answered on Apr 11, 2024

Under California law, the safe harbor rule for determining residency and the $200,000 intangible income limit applies per taxpayer, not per couple. This means that if you and your husband qualify for the safe harbor rule individually, you can each have up to $200,000 in intangible income and still... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law, Tax Law, Collections and Landlord - Tenant for Texas on
Q: Can a judgement be filed against an heir that doesn’t reimburse their share of property taxes to the paying heir?

Texas; Want to pay taxes before county seizes the property. Heir who is refusing to pay is squatting in the house. (There’s a court order for back rent, etc. that hasn’t been paid either. House has no offers because of disrepair/won’t appraise.

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answered on Apr 11, 2024

In Texas, if one heir is paying the property taxes on a jointly owned property while another heir is not contributing their share, the paying heir may have legal options to recover the unpaid amounts. Here are a few potential avenues:

1. Partition lawsuit: The paying heir can file a...
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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for North Carolina on
Q: How to avoid/reduce capital gains tax on property rented for over 5 years by investing the proceeds in a financial inves
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answered on Apr 9, 2024

Here are some strategies to potentially reduce or defer capital gains tax when selling a rental property you've owned for over 5 years and investing the proceeds:

1. 1031 Exchange: This allows you to sell an investment property and reinvest the proceeds into a "like-kind"...
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2 Answers | Asked in Tax Law for Tennessee on
Q: In Hardin county Tennessee if I pay 11 years of back taxes on a property can I put a lean on it to gain ownership
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answered on Apr 9, 2024

No, you would only be paying some other owner's taxes. Hire a lawyer to search the title and contact the Trustee and County Attorney about getting it on the next tax sale. If you are the successful bidder, you will need your lawyer to help you with a deed after the sale is confirmed. You... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Tax Law for Tennessee on
Q: In Hardin county Tennessee if I pay 11 years of back taxes on a property can I put a lean on it to gain ownership
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answered on Apr 9, 2024

I understand you are asking about gaining ownership of a property in Hardin County, Tennessee by paying 11 years of back taxes and putting a lien on the property. Here are a few key things to know:

Paying the back taxes alone does not automatically grant you ownership of the property. The...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Tax Law for Tennessee on
Q: I am legally seperated as of October 2023 with final decree. Do I file as single or married filing separately/jointly?

I'm getting conflicting information. My ex wifes financial advisor says to file married jointly but IRS and TurboTax seem to say file as single.

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answered on Apr 9, 2024

Based on the information you provided, since your divorce was finalized in October 2023, your tax filing status for the 2023 tax year (which you would file in 2024) should be "single."

The IRS determines your marital status on the last day of the tax year (December 31). If you...
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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Illinois on
Q: Illinois IRS is claiming I owe state taxes from 2017.

I was unemployed, an university student, and still claimed as a dependent at that time. I only filed a 1040-EZ that year. Should I fight this?

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answered on Apr 9, 2024

It's important to understand why the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) claims you owe state taxes for 2017. Here are some steps you can take:

1. Review the notice: Carefully read the notice from the IDOR to understand the reason for the claimed tax liability.

2. Gather...
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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Tax Law for Washington on
Q: A Law that Employers of a 1099 IC, must give the IC access to all tax related info, including mileage information?

I need certain address from Rover to complete my records for my mileage on taxes. Rover closed my inbox so I can not see the corresponded clients with address to complete my mileage record. Is there any law that says Rover has to give me all the available info for me to complete an accurate tax... View More

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answered on Apr 8, 2024

As an independent contractor (1099), you are responsible for keeping accurate records of your business expenses, including mileage driven for business purposes. While there is no specific law that requires companies like Rover to provide you with all the necessary information for your tax filing,... View More

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