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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Business Formation and Business Law for Louisiana on
Q: Old company under my name I need to clean my name

I use to work for company they asked me to open company under my name I agreed to help but later after months they said they closed the company but after that I was getting mail about toll fees and I got mail from irs say I owe money I moved from my address so I can’t get no more mail I don’t... View More

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answered on Oct 22, 2023

This is a difficult situation. You will need to actively prove to the IRS that you should not be responsible for the taxes due. Hopefully, there is time to file an appeal. If not, there are other ways to remove the liability.

2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Tax Law and Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: I was served papers yesterday for contempt of court by my ex-husband stating I did not pay tax debt how to proceed?

papers state I did not pay the debt (an amended return was declined because of it was filed to late because he would not sign the amendment) however it has all been paid as far as I know, I have all my tax returns but I'm not sure how to proceed, do I need to get a lawyer? can I just submit... View More

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answered on Oct 18, 2023

It is a good idea to immediately file your tax returns. If needed, you can obtain your income transcripts directly from the IRS so that you have a record of your income that was reported to the IRS from which you may start return preparation.

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2 Answers | Asked in Tax Law for California on
Q: Can I deduct liposuction on taxes without pre-op diagnosis? Can diagnosis after surgery still qualify for write-off?

For liposuction related to a medical condition, is a pre-op diagnosis necessary to write it off on taxes? Can a post-op diagnosis still qualify for the deduction? Interested in understand my tax eligibility in this situation.

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answered on Jul 17, 2023

The medical procedure was a necessary procedure, then it may qualify for a deduction.

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2 Answers | Asked in Tax Law for California on
Q: Just discovered tax lien on previous aircraft owner in 2007 from S.B. Equalization & lien is on aircraft my options are

I ran a title search on this aircraft before purchase and there were no liens of record. It is now 2023 . The aircraft had damage during landing. The Lien is on the aircraft . Should I just hand over owner ship of the aircraft to the Board of Equalization or does this lien still exist after all... View More

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answered on Jul 17, 2023

A tax lien which you describe can last up to 20 years. If you sell the aircraft, then the proceeds from the sale would be applied to the tax lien. Any funds beyond the amount owed on the tax lien may be distributed to you barring that there are no other lien holders.

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2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Puerto Rico on
Q: My mother transferred 2 properties in my name as a living inheritance. Is there any way that I can avoid paying any tax

She still lives in Puerto Rico, and I would like to build her a home on a different property that my brother owns and would like to use some of the monies for the build would I still pay a capital gains tax?

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answered on Jul 17, 2023

There are a variety ways to address the tax issues described above. If your mother passes, then there may be an exemption from taxes called the Unified Credit. If she wishes to transfer the properties to you during her lifetime without a taxable consequence, then she may need to file a gift tax... View More

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