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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Tax Law for Louisiana on
Q: My uncle passed away without a will. AllNieces and nephews except one who cannot be found agreed to give home and

Property to his brother my father. That was 5 years ago. The house is just sitting there. Is there anything we can do without finding the one person?

Christie Tournet
Christie Tournet
answered on Apr 30, 2018

Yes. There are a lot of other factors at play, however. Was the Uncle married? If not, did the Uncle have only separate property? No children? If the uncle's siblings are the only heirs, they may be able to take the property via succession - depends upon solvency of the estate, but a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Tax Law for Louisiana on
Q: Can probation and parole garish my federal and state income taxes for fees im behind on?
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Mar 29, 2018

Ever heard of of probation and parole being able to garnish and don't know of any statute allowing it.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Tax Law for Louisiana on
Q: Can Probation and Parole garnish my State and Federal taxes if i have overdue fines and fees to them??

I was placed on probation but ran for almost 3 years but then turned myself in so do I still have to pay the fines and fees since I am now doing my time in prision??

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Mar 26, 2018

Your fines are part of your sentence so yes they are still due.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Louisiana on
Q: Can a co owner who had exclusive use of the property stop paying the taxes on it let it sell in tax deed sale

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Ben F Meek III
Ben F Meek III
answered on Feb 19, 2017

As co-owner you are jointly responsible for the taxes. Your agreement with your co-owner is not something the taxing authorities are a party to and they don't care about it. They can look to either of you or both of you to pay the taxes. And if you don't, they can attach and sell the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Louisiana on
Q: I live in Texas, must I pay louisian tax because of $19.00 received from gas well?
Jennifer Louise Long
Jennifer Louise Long
answered on Mar 2, 2014

Determine if you have a filing requirement in Louisiana: "Louisiana residents, part-year residents of Louisiana, and nonresidents with income from Louisiana sources who are required to file a FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN must file a Louisiana Individual Income Tax Return."... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Louisiana on
Q: Can I carry my child on my taxes without being audited if my child support payments are up to date?
Jennifer Louise Long
Jennifer Louise Long
answered on Jan 30, 2014

It depends. The following information was taken from the IRS website:

"The payer of child support may be able to claim the child as a dependent::

-The parent with whom the child lived for the greater part of the year is the custodial parent for income tax...
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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Louisiana on
Q: How do I go about setting up an installment plan to pay my delinquent property tax for 2013
Zaher Fallahi
Zaher Fallahi
answered on Dec 8, 2013

Give the county assessor's office a call, explain your financial situation, your prior defaults in making tax payments, and ability to may installment payments, and they may consider your installment plan. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Louisiana on
Q: Can the parent who is paying child support file the child as a dependent on his/her tax return?
Zaher Fallahi
Zaher Fallahi
answered on Nov 18, 2013

Yes, if both parents agree, and the other one doesn't claim the child.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Louisiana on
Q: Does an account that is payable on death subject to inherance taxes?
Mr Jeffrey D Heck
Mr Jeffrey D Heck
answered on Feb 5, 2011

Each state differs. For states that rely on the federal rules for estate taxes to determine taxability, yes, POD accounts are taxable.

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