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answered on Oct 4, 2024
When a vehicle is registered in the name of a deceased person along with others, how the ownership is structured plays a crucial role. If the vehicle is held as joint owners with the right of survivorship, the ownership typically transfers directly to the surviving owners. In this case, the... View More 
Should there be an itemized of all property that is sold
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
As an executor in Missouri, you are entitled to a reasonable fee or a percentage of the estate's value for your services. This compensation is typically determined by state law and local court guidelines. It's common for the fee to be based on a percentage of the estate’s value,... View More
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answered on Aug 25, 2024
When a trust pays an attorney more than $600 in a calendar year, the trust generally needs to issue a Form 1099-NEC to that attorney. This applies to both individual attorneys and law firms, regardless of the amount of work performed. The form is used to report non-employee compensation to the IRS.... View More
My current wife and her deceased husband had a corporation wherein my wife was a software consultant and the only revenue was from her work. It was apparently set up as a C-Corp. In 2016 all of the money (approx. $180K) was reported as dividend (no taxes paid). Fast forward to 2018 and former... View More
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answered on Aug 13, 2024
Amending a tax return from 2016 is possible, but it can be complicated given the time that has passed. Typically, the IRS allows taxpayers to amend returns within three years of the original filing date, but there are exceptions, especially if there was a significant error or omission, such as... View More
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answered on Aug 10, 2024
I'm sorry for your ordeal. Reach out to Arizona attorneys to try to set up a free initial consult to discuss in confidentiality your rights and options (depending on the setting - which from the categories you chose, appear to be workplace-related). Good luck
In 2020 I filed my taxes n they informed me that there was a return for 2016 that was falsified with a dependent I shouldn't of claimed so I told them it was id fraud that I was in jail and they said they would have to investigate the matter n it could take up to a year but that I should keep... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
It sounds like you're in a tough situation with the IRS. Since you've already provided proof that you were incarcerated during the years in question and reported the identity theft, it's crucial to follow up on their investigation. The IRS should not be holding you responsible for... View More
I bought the parcel from the owner. The owner had tax lien certificates against the property older than 3 years, and the certificate holder had initiated foreclosure. After I recorded the transfer I notified plaintiffs attorney. The attorney had a motion for default filed and after being notified I... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
As a new purchaser of the land, you do have the right to redeem the property. In Arizona, the plaintiff's attorney should have notified the court of your ownership change and provided you with the complaint, summons, and other necessary documents. Given that you recorded the deed and promptly... View More
I just found out I am a joint owner of a property that dates back to a previous marriage 30 years ago. Just was served with a lawsuit to take ownership of thr property via proprty tax lien. I have no interest in the property but don’t want to hurt my excellent credit. Not sure if I should... View More
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answered on Jun 25, 2024
This is an important question regarding tax lien foreclosures and their potential impact on credit scores. While I can provide some general information, please note that for specific legal advice about your situation, you should consult with a qualified attorney in Arizona who specializes in... View More
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answered on Jun 14, 2024
When you receive money from the sale of a house where your name was added to the deed, whether you owe taxes depends on several factors. The key considerations include your ownership duration, the house's use, and any capital gains exclusions available.
If the house was your primary... View More
We run a business in Cyprus ( oversea). Can we create an entity in the US(LLC) in order to use this entity to sign up for an American Express Business Platinum Account. Since I am already an amex user in the US, I can transfer my credit history to my business account.
Our business is doing... View More
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answered on May 14, 2024
As a foreign business, it's important to carefully consider the legal and financial implications of setting up a US entity solely for the purpose of obtaining credit cards, especially if the intent is to avoid taxation. This could potentially be viewed as tax evasion by US authorities.... View More
I am a day trader with a 475 mark-to-market election, and I have a brokerage account where I am actively trading. I also have an investment account, in which I do not trade and a separate IRA account.
My husband runs a small company as a sole proprietor. Since his business carries a high... View More
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answered on Mar 14, 2024
Creating an LLC and transferring your brokerage accounts into it can provide an additional layer of asset protection, as it separates your personal assets from your husband's business liabilities. However, there are several factors to consider:
1. Charging order protection: Arizona... View More
I buy tax lien certificates in the state of Arizona. I am familiar with the foreclosure process as I have been doing this a few years now but I have a new one, the owner is deceased. Do I still send all the necessary documents such as 'Intent to foreclose' to his mailing address even... View More
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answered on Mar 11, 2024
When foreclosing on a tax lien where the property owner is deceased, the process can be more complex. In Arizona, you'll need to follow the state's probate laws in addition to the tax lien foreclosure procedures. Here are some general steps to consider:
1. Attempt to locate the... View More
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answered on Feb 26, 2024
It's understandable to feel frustrated and confused about your state refund being withheld for probation supervision fees. However, it's important to note that laws regarding probation fees can vary depending on your location and the specific circumstances of your case. While there may... View More
My business has no income yet. I'm just getting started doing Web Development and Technology Consultancy. My CPA mentioned I should check and see if the new CTA Law applies to me or not.
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answered on Feb 22, 2024
As a new LLC owner in Phoenix, AZ, you should be aware that Arizona's new Commercial Transaction Privilege Tax (CTA) law may apply to your business. The CTA law imposes taxes on various business activities, including web development and technology consultancy services. Even if your business... View More
My husband and I own an LLC business in Arizona with S-Corp tax status. (My husband is a self-published author, so our LLC falls into the Independent Artists category.)
I'm an oil painter and I now want to start selling my oil paintings online. I'd like to use a different name... View More
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
In Arizona, it is indeed possible for an LLC to operate under more than one "Doing Business As" (DBA) name. This allows a single legal entity, such as your LLC, to conduct various types of businesses under different names while maintaining the same underlying ownership and legal... View More
Let's say I purchase a tax lien on a property that has tax liens from 5 prior tax years owned by someone else. How does foreclosure work in this situation?
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
In Arizona, particularly Santa Cruz County, when there are multiple owners of tax liens on the same property, the foreclosure process works as follows:
1. The most recent tax lien takes priority. So in your case, you as the most recent tax lien purchaser would have the first priority... View More
I was determined to be the instigator. He got superficial scratches. I flew backwards through the air and broke my foot in 6 places in an attempt not to break my neck, head or worse. The whole situation started because he was driving drunk and I tried to take the keys of our car away from him. I... View More
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answered on Jan 22, 2024
To find a pro bono lawyer who can assist with your situation, you can start by contacting legal aid organizations in Arizona. These organizations often provide free legal services to those who qualify based on their income and the nature of their legal issues. They may be able to help you address... View More
Back to the schools general fund or can they be moved to a specific school club that accepts tax credits? The tax credits were donated in my name so wouldn't I be able to request where they are going?
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answered on Dec 25, 2023
When a school trip is canceled and you've received tax credit donations in your name for that trip, the handling of these funds can vary based on the school's policies and the specific tax credit program. Generally, tax credit donations are earmarked for specific purposes, and any... View More
Temp court orders stipulated that my son's biological father was to pay child support each month. That went on for about a year. The final orders kept the child support payments as they were but also added more for back child support. My son's father is allowed to claim my son on his... View More
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answered on Sep 14, 2023
If the final court order stipulated that your son's biological father can claim your son on his taxes for this year as long as all child support, including back child support, is paid and caught up, and he has not made any payments on the back child support order, it's likely that he may... View More
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