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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Mississippi on
Q: How do I file for adverse possession in the state of Mississippi. My wife and I have had possession of a house that my

Father in-law owns for 25 years. In 2015 I went to Georgia but I kept up the bills and maintenance of the house. He passed away in 2018 without a will. We came back in January of this year 2023. Can we claim it through adverse possession without involving her siblings because we are the ones who... View More

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answered on Sep 22, 2023

Continuous adverse possession has not occurred since you left the property for 5 years. Hopefully you have paid taxes on it for several years. Transferring title by adverse possession is usually a defense to ejectment, not a suit for you to file as plaintiff. Right now you do not have color of... View More

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Q: How to purchase a home recently acquired by "The State of MS" according to county tax records.

I have not seen the house announced in the paper for auction, nor is it posted anywhere. It was turned over to the state within the last two months or less. Is there an alternate route to taking ownership?

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Sep 14, 2023

To purchase a property recently acquired by the State of Mississippi for delinquent taxes, you typically need to wait for the property to go through the tax sale or auction process. If it hasn't been advertised or posted yet, it's advisable to monitor announcements and notices from the... View More

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Q: I owe TN over $200k for past sales tax returns. What are their options they may perform to collect if I live in MS.

I have a salary of $88k before taxes and insurance. Therefore cannot afford the 5 year repayment plan they have offered thus far. Also have a current garnishment from the business on my paycheck currently of 25% or $750 per check. What is the max TN could collect per check?

Carmela Graciela Walrond
Carmela Graciela Walrond
answered on Jul 14, 2023

You can submit an offer in compromise application with Tennessee Department of Revenue. Offer in compromise allows a settlement on your tax debt, if you can show your expenses are more than your income. You may be able to save alot of money in taxes. I hope this information helps you.

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Q: Does a person with 100 percent total social security disability have to pay property tax in the state of Mississippi
Randall R. Saxton
Randall R. Saxton
answered on Feb 23, 2023

Yes. Only disabled veterans or their unremarried surviving spouses are 100% exempt from paying property tax in Mississippi. An exemption for seniors, and disabled people, is available in Mississippi, and persons over 65 can qualify for a reduction of up to $7,500 on the taxable value of their... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Mississippi on
Q: Why would homeowner at the age of 70, not be exempt from property tax in Pontotoc County. In fact it was increased?
Randall R. Saxton
Randall R. Saxton
answered on Feb 7, 2023

Only disabled veterans or their unremarried surviving spouses are 100% exempt from paying property tax in Mississippi. An exemption for seniors, and disabled people, is available in Mississippi, and persons over 65 can qualify for a reduction of up to $7,500 on the taxable value of their property.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Mississippi on
Q: Would I owe MS sale tax for digital wall art? No physical product, only digital download. The pics are stock photos.

I live and would operate in Mississippi. I have not started selling yet. I just wanted to know in advance. If I am exempt from MS sales tax, are there any forms that I have to fill out? Thanks,

Randall R. Saxton
Randall R. Saxton
answered on Oct 24, 2022

Yes, Mississippi requires that you collect sales tax on digital sales, and apply for a sales tax permit from the Department of Revenue.

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Q: How long does the state have to collect unpaid sales tax before statute of limitations occurs. I live in MS

The state lost my returns in 2008 and now won’t except a refile. I went out of business in 2010 and filed for bankruptcy on business and personal.

Randall R. Saxton
Randall R. Saxton
answered on Jul 25, 2022

There is no limitation on the time that Mississippi can collect sales taxes from you.

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Q: How long does MS have to collect back taxes before its past statute of limitations. Such as the federal IRS has 10 year.
Randall R. Saxton
Randall R. Saxton
answered on Apr 16, 2022

Dependent upon the circumstances, the State of Mississippi has no such statute of limitations, and the amount of tax due may be determined, assessed and collected and suit or proceedings for the collection of the tax may be begun at any time after it becomes due.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Family Law for Mississippi on
Q: If I have paid back taxes on my parents property, as well as kept them paid . Am I entitled to it ?

I am executer over estate. Original plan was for me to buy out my siblings. We cannot agree on a price bc they want 20k more than appraisal. This has been going on for 3 yrs now. I have paid ALL expenses, including 5 yrs now of taxes. The 2 yrs behind my mother owed and the3 since her passing.

Randall R. Saxton
Randall R. Saxton
answered on Sep 15, 2021

No, merely paying the property taxes does not entitle anyone to the property.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Mississippi on
Q: Hello, this statute (TX Tax Code 34.01) frequently references a "taxing unit." What are they referring to?
William R. Wright
William R. Wright
answered on Jul 17, 2021

The Texas Tax Code defines a "taxing unit" as follows: " 'Taxing unit' means a county, an incorporated city or town (including a home-rule city), a school district, a special district or authority (including a junior college district, a hospital district, a district... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Traffic Tickets for Mississippi on
Q: Is there a statute that requires boat trailers to be registered in Mississippi? That is registered, not titled.
Randall R. Saxton
Randall R. Saxton
answered on Jan 5, 2021

Yes, you must have a tag on it the same as a vehicle.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Mississippi on
Q: Before passing, my father transferred his property with a warranty deed to the man who lived in his home with him. This

man has also passed leaving a wife. Her name is not on the warranty deed but she has agreed to sign property over to me. How can this be done easily? Also there is a lien in my father's name against property.

Steven J. Fromm
Steven J. Fromm
answered on Nov 17, 2020

Well it can be done but probably not easily. The wife is actually making a gift to you since it is her property to deal with as she wishes. A deed would transfer the property back to you and there would have to be a release of the lien. You should get with a real estate attorney who can... View More

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Q: My boyfriend died he took care of me14 years can I use that money to file income tax

His family has got everything I have not ask for anything. Yes I’m looking for a job. I’m part time now. I need help. The last year I was going to file he didn’t want me to. Can’t I still rev it

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Apr 2, 2020

Unfortunately, as a girlfriend, you would likely not be entitled to any portion of his estate, because you are not considered a legal heir.

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Q: My boyfriend died he took care of me14 years can I use that money to file income tax

I haven’t filed in 13 years and I can’t get the stimulus without it

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Apr 2, 2020

Unfortunately, as a girlfriend, you would likely not be entitled to any portion of his estate, because you are not considered a legal heir.

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Q: My boyfriend died he took care of me14 years can I use that money to file income tax

I haven’t filed in 13 years and I can’t get the stimulus without it

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Apr 2, 2020

Unfortunately, as a girlfriend, you would likely not be entitled to any portion of his estate, because you are not considered a legal heir.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Mississippi on
Q: What is the ejectment process and time for an occupied property in Mississippi acquired through a tax deed

Hi I would like to know what is the process and time for an ejectment in Mississippi State when the property is obtain through a patent from the state

Randall R. Saxton
Randall R. Saxton
answered on Feb 24, 2020

In Mississippi, most property owners get two years after the sale to redeem the property.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Mississippi on
Q: Does Mississippi allow churches as a 501(c)3 to have a consumer's certificate of exemption on sales tax?

We have come from other states that do have exemptions for churches on sales tax and It just seems odd that Mississippi would not as well

Randall R. Saxton
Randall R. Saxton
answered on Sep 25, 2019

No, Mississippi does not exempt religious organizations from sales tax. However, churches may be exempt on the purchase of utilities if they qualify for a federal income tax exemption under 26 USCS Section 501(c)(3) if the utilities are used on a property that is primarily used for religions or... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Mississippi on
Q: My husband & my mother-n-law filed our taxes & signed my name without my consent or my knowledge of him claiming me.

My husband refused to give me any of the money. Is there anything I can do legally? He also claimed my 2 children who were in my sole custody.

Jeffrey Anton Collins
Jeffrey Anton Collins
answered on Sep 17, 2019

It sounds like you suspect that your husband has acted fraudulently. This situation is much more common that you might think. Therefore, IRS has organized several methods for you to report the tax return filing, to report the inappropriate claim of dependents, and to clear your good name. You will... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Mississippi on
Q: We boughy a car. Got title put in our name already. Yhen found out there are back taxes owed on car. Who is responsible?
Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on May 20, 2019

In most states the owner of the car is responsible for all taxes owed on it; however, that information is not as readily available as it is in other situations--like real estate taxes and IRS liens on real property. The general rule is that taxes go along with the items bought, which means you, as... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Mississippi on
Q: I have a public sale state tax lien on my record how long is the statue of limitation in the state of mississippi
Randall R. Saxton
Randall R. Saxton
answered on Oct 30, 2018

"Depending upon tax type, the statute of limitations begins running when a tax return is filed, or on the due date of the return. The statute of limitations is typically 36 months from that date as specified in the various tax laws.

If a tax return is filed prior to the due date of the...
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