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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Hawaii on
Q: Can I lose my share of the house if my ex spouse who owns 1/2 the home gets in tax trouble?

I believe my ex-spouse is behind in his business taxes. What are the implications on our co-owned house that I reside in?

Blake Goodman
Blake Goodman
answered on Dec 9, 2024

Yes, the Hawaii Dept of Tax can lien any real property a taxpayer owes. They can only lien up 1/2 the house. Not your share of the house. If they foreclose on the lien (very rare), they would sell the house and pay you 1/2 the net sale proceeds.

Hope that Helps.

Blake Goodman, esq.

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Tax Law for Hawaii on
Q: If my parents claim me as a dependent but I am majority age (I am 18) can they control my salary?
Blake Goodman
Blake Goodman
answered on Feb 22, 2024

I don't think your parents can control your salary, unless you work for them. However, I am not a CPA. They would know best. Aloha, Blake Goodman

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Foreclosure, Real Estate Law and Collections for Hawaii on
Q: If making monthly mortgage payments, why am I in foreclose, and I have all my bank statements showing I have paid.

I asked where my payments went, if you are claiming I have not paid. No answer. SPS had blocked me from making my December, January and February payments because I was told I am in legal process of foreclosure. I asked why as I have been making payments. I was told I had not made any payments... View More

Blake Goodman
Blake Goodman
answered on Feb 1, 2024

You are being screwed with. I help people file bankruptcy to save their home from foreclosure, not this kind of thing.

You need to find an attorney that represents borrowers under the Truth in Lending Act (or TILA). See what you can find on Google for an attorney versed in this law that...
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2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy and Collections for Hawaii on
Q: Bankruptcy Creditor counsel in Hawaii ?
Blake Goodman
Blake Goodman
answered on Jul 30, 2023

Try Kupaa Consulting on Maui, 808-731-0752

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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Delaware on
Q: I have a LLC in Delaware. I have used a foreign address for my llc. Should I pay Income Tax?

I have a LLC in Delaware. I have used a foreign address ( Sri Lankan Address) for my llc. I am living in Sri Lanka ( Foreign Country ). If My LLC earning money in usa, should i pay tax individually to the usa and should pay tax by my llc?

Blake Goodman
Blake Goodman
answered on Jul 26, 2023

Your LLC is a flow thru entity in the US. It doesn't pay tax, even though it may have to file a return (partnership or your individual Sch. C return). You have to pay taxes though individually for LLC income, regardless of you not living in US. US citizens pay worldwide income. You can get a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Municipal Law for Ohio on
Q: A city I use to live in is asking for 1k in taxes 5 years later (2018) I'm not sure why they didn't notify me in 2018.

They are saying I made 55k in 2018. I did not. I worked at Panera bread part time. I did not make 55k. I need advice on this situation.

Blake Goodman
Blake Goodman
answered on Jul 26, 2023

It sounds like there's more confusion than legal issues here. Call the tax department and get an explanation of what's going on. Go to the source and get good information that your rights are being impinged before contacting an expensive attorney for help

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for Minnesota on
Q: If theres a foreclosure of mobile home on rental property who's responsible for home removal services? Renter or bank?

Renting lot but "own" home if the trailer goes into foreclosure after giving the park notice of ending the lease on the lot. who's responsible for the house after. would the bank have to try to sell or remove it or would it be the responsibility of the "owner" or the rental property

Blake Goodman
Blake Goodman
answered on Jul 25, 2023

Hi,

I presume you own the mobile home and the owner of the lot is terminating the lease. Many mobile home parks may attempt to pass the costs of removing the mobile home on to the tenant, even after the end of the lease if the home is not resold or relocated by the owner. Such a...
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