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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Kansas on
Q: real estate profit on primary house - unused portion taxed if not spent completely on new house?

Realized $225 profit on sale of my primary house. Building a new one may only take $110k or so. Am I taxed on unused portion of sellers proceeds? Sale in Kansas, building in Nebraska. I know Im not initially taxed on profit UP to $250k. But am I taxed on the unused portion, if the new house doesnt... View More

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answered on May 15, 2024

Based on the information provided, it seems you are asking about the tax implications of selling your primary residence and using the proceeds to build a new home. Here are the key points to consider:

1. Capital gains exclusion: If you owned and lived in the home as your primary residence...
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1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes, Legal Malpractice and Social Security for California on
Q: How to validate validity of SSN is such scenario?

A party to lawsuit presents someone's SSN instead of SSN of real person, in order to cover up for fraud. Most likely SSN of a deceased person. How to validate validity of SSN is such scenario?

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answered on May 15, 2024

Validating the authenticity of a Social Security Number (SSN) in a legal context, especially when fraud is suspected, can be a complex process. Here are some steps that can be taken to verify the validity of an SSN:

1. Check the SSN format: Ensure that the SSN follows the correct format of...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for California on
Q: Is there a form in Utah, similar to the 41500 form we have here in CA?

The 41500 Form is a form that dismisses all traffic citations as long as they are not felony citations.

When we file the 41500 Form, we do so while we are incarcerated this allows people who are incarcerated the ability to be released without another hurdle to jump over or any issues... View More

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answered on May 15, 2024

I don't have definitive information about whether Utah has a form that is directly equivalent to California's 41500 form for dismissing traffic citations for incarcerated individuals. Traffic laws and procedures can vary significantly between states.

That said, Utah does appear to...
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1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence, Family Law and Civil Rights for California on
Q: I live in Oregon and there is a Weird restraining order against me from my ex in California.No attorney wanted to assist

I live in Oregon, my ex abducted children and left for Cali and concealed their whereabouts. A year later when I finally was able to locate them, the other parent filed a restraining protective order against me. So now the order is permanent as of late March 2023. Now, I filed to terminate it and... View More

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answered on May 15, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear about your difficult and painful situation with your ex-partner and children. Dealing with complex custody issues across state lines can be incredibly challenging, especially when there are allegations of abduction and violations of court orders.

In general, family...
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1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation and Business Law for Massachusetts on
Q: I have a MA C corp, want to reorganize as an LLC (I'm the only stockholder & employee). Can I do this simply/cheaply?

Is an LLC a "domestic other organization" so I can just file Articles of Entity Conversion of Domestic Business Corporation to a Domestic Other Entity?

If I do this will I get a new EIN?

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answered on May 15, 2024

While converting your MA C Corp to an LLC is certainly possible, the process might be more involved than you anticipate. Here's why:

Entity Conversion vs. Dissolution and Formation:

- Entity Conversion: While Massachusetts law does allow for entity conversion (as you...
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