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Is residential parent. She has claimed them every year. My question is even though I owe back support is she legally allowed to claim them or shall I claim them and her receive my return? Is she in contempt? The IRS audited me for claiming my children. Is there a statue for this and what is it?
answered on Jan 2, 2020
If you're not current on support she can claim them. The IRS rules and your domestic orders will not be the same.
If you come current and she still refuses to sign the proper documents to allow you to claim the dependents. Your relief is to file a contempt action in domestic court.... View More 
I have tried countless time to make payment arrangements on a local tax which I owe. The agency will not negotiate with me at all. The original debt was $1600. The agency tacked on any additional $1900 in fees and interest. They will only allow 18 months to pay off the debt. I have a small... View More
As I stated i'm 18 and he claimed me as a dependent, if I would dropout of high school can that land him in jail? I just want to make sure he isn't doing anything wrong if I would choose to drop out. He said he can be charged with a federal crime for Tax Fraud and I want to make sure that... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2019
The ability to claim you as a dependent is not related to whether you're in high school. The question is did he provide over one half of your support.
understand that 20% will be with held at time of distribution. They said there may also be another 10% liability at tax time but they can't say for sure. How does that work?
answered on Sep 26, 2019
Funds distributed from a retirement account before age 59 1/2 are subject to an early withdrawal penalty of 10%.
There are exceptions but none apply to basic living expenses.
I've been paying local tax for 2016. I paid for 6 months @$138 a month. I received a certified letter that I owe more than the original amount. They're suing me in court. The original amount was $1700. In just 3 months it's over $2600!
I missed one payment and tried... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2019
You'll want to request your transcripts. Those will show where you were assessed tax, interest, penalties, etc...
I would suggest hiring a professional as this stuff is complex and difficult to navigate.
Best of luck.
I have 7k premarital debt from an unpaid medical bill that's been transferred to the attorney general's office. They try to offset my husband's state taxes every year but can't because it's premarital debt.
Only his name is on the mortgage.
Can I be put on... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2019
Your name can be put on the deed as an owner, but then the state can put a lien on your interest in the home. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a local estate planning attorney who can review the financial situation of you and your spouse. The attorney can then assist with preparing wills,... View More
Say someone had a full-time job that they could work remotely that was based in America and then a part-time job that they worked based in Japan while they are living in Japan. Would that person be taxed in America for their income and then in Japan for income earned there?
answered on Jul 3, 2019
Pretty much.
You can exclude a certain amount of foreign earned income from your US return if you meet eligibility requirements. There are special rules if your employer provides housing. The rules are different if you are self employed. There are also FBAR and FATCA issues to possibly... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2019
If the two of you get married and if you file your tax return married filing jointly the IRS may or may not look to see if your spouse ever filed. There was a time when the chances of that happening were remote--compared to today. With the advent of high-tech data systems now being used everywhere,... View More
I am studying phd at case western reserve university, ohio. I and my husband who are from Iran , have F1 and F2 visa respectively. last year my husband received ITIN. we filled our recent federal tax return as joint. my income was 23100.00 and 2500.00 federal tax withheld. we used standard... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2019
This question involves too many very important interrelated questions to expect definitive answers from lawyers on this forum. You should consult an immigration lawyer and a tax lawyer because either area of law could affect the outcome in the other area.
What about mowing? How much land is he allowed to claim for mowing beyond what he has already taken do we have to allow, even if we send him the letter as advised?
answered on Mar 1, 2019
There is no rule about that. Coming over the boundary line is technically a trespass. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney who can review a survey and all the facts, and advise you with specifics.
We have a situation that our neighbor mows our property even though we have asked him not to and have shown him the property stakes but he still continues and has mental problems, schizophrenia, we don't want to upset him but he has put out a garden and logs to claim it. They unknowingly put... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2019
You could send them a letter giving them "permission" to keep it there, but advising you retain the right to have it removed at any time. Send the letter by certified mail with return receipt, to defend against any claim by them for "adverse possession." Or you could demand... View More
Portion that wasn’t taxed with the understanding that I have to Pay the taxes myself on this portion. However, I also received a 1099Misc for the portion that was sent directly to my attorney for their fees. This money never touched my hands and I assume my attorney also received the same... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2019
You report the 1099-Misc on your return and create a counter entry reducing the amount and add a note stating that the income was reported as a W-2.
Keep all your records. There's a very high chance you'll receive a letter from the IRS in 2 - 2.8 years adding the 1099-Misc back... View More
I worked for a logistics company which I wrote off more money then I made which I made a nice living. So In the governments eyes I made absolutely nothing is it legal to receive food stamps and Medicare even though I make more then the average?
answered on Feb 12, 2019
Have you talked to a tax attorney? It’s probably illegal to write off more than you make.
answered on Dec 4, 2018
File an amended return. The IRS does not criminally prosecute for honest mistakes. They are looking for cases of fraud or tax evasion. If you file and amend your return, you can request a one-time penalty abatement if you end up owing. It is a one-time abatement so I would not use it for a... View More
there was a pre existing fence and we are redoing the fence and it seems our house was built on their property by about a foot.
answered on Nov 15, 2018
To resolve that encroachment, you will need to retain an attorney to assist you, and the neighbor would have to cooperate. You also will need a boundary survey, and there could be issues with zoning setbacks. Building a house over a property boundary is very rare. Many things had to go wrong to... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2018
Yes...and should be cautious, outside of work study, employment may be a violation of the terms of the student's visa.
I want to transfer the property from my name to a LLC of which my wife and I are members. I do not know which conveyance fee exemption to use when filing with the county auditor.
answered on Sep 20, 2018
Choice 5(m), and you must provide an affidavit with all the details. Talk to your county auditor for details.
I have live in it for 8 yrs. Land contract was done in my name 3 yrs ago.
answered on Jun 22, 2018
Whether there is a capital gain, and whether she pays tax on it, depends on all the facts and her financial circumstances. She should consult a tax professional who can review the facts and advise her.
I am 70 and my wife is 72 and we file jointly.
answered on Jun 14, 2018
If you distribute from your IRA to pay medical bills, the distribution would be considered taxable income and be subject to income taxes at your normal income tax rate. You don't have to pay a 10% penalty for the early withdrawal once you have reached the age of 59 1/2. However, even if you... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2018
You cannot deduct child support payments. You can only deduct alimony, which is in turn taxable to the person receiving the alimony. I have seen some divorce agreements set up as unallocated alimony and child support. That means that you may be able to deduct almost all of the payments as... View More
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