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0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Tax Law for South Carolina on
Q: SC. Sold prop, closed Friday,now I suspect bad faith(below).Can I compel buyer to file deed?Buyer is developer.

I sold a titled MH(separatefrom)new surveyed parcel cut out of bigger parcel.New survey not filedyet.I erroneously(way tired) allowed buyer to collect settlement monies as prorated taxes.Also didn't notice til later, settlement docs MH title copy I received isn't signed by buyer.In... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Minnesota on
Q: Can I (home owner) merge my adjacent lot (also owned by me) into one property?
Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Nov 19, 2024

Although I have experience in this area of law, I haven't dealt with this specific issue. I am confident, however, it's not as simple as declaring it the same parcel as the owner. If you came to me looking to hire an attorney, I would like to know why and where. Rob Kane Eagan Minnesota Attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Missouri on
Q: As 1/5 beneficiary of a Trust, does each person's distribution qualify for 1031 exchange if conducted as described?

2 parcels of land are assets of the Trust with 5 beneficiaries. Two of those are purchasing the 2 parcels. The other 3 are selling their interest shares to the 2 buyers. The non-buyers' distribution of Trust interest in both farms will be in a single closing of distribution and §1031... View More

Jennifer Sheila Kornblum
Jennifer Sheila Kornblum
answered on Nov 18, 2024

Generally speaking, inheritances are not taxable. Thus, a 1031 exchange would not apply to your inheritance under the trust.

0 Answers | Asked in Tax Law for Minnesota on
Q: I let my friend get his mail with my address, he doesn't live at my address. How would I format a notarized affidavit?

My property taxes were adjusted to a higher income which lowered my return by $800.00 because his income was attached to mine. I now have to find an affidavit form stating he is a non-resident at my address and have it notarized. I cannot find a form to fill out and have notarized to send to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Tax Law for Illinois on
Q: I am looking to purchase delinquent taxes on a vacant lot adjacent to my home. How would I proceed for a deed?

The weed, grass, etc is currently growing up my fence and can cause possible damage. I would like to connect the lot toy residential property because I currently need a backyard due to young children. I have photos and videos.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Michigan on
Q: How is the 16th Amendment constitutional? It is front end taxing, and back end taxing on a person and too broad.

Income - a gain or recurrent benefit usually measured in money that derives from capital or labor. Capital - net worth : excess of assets over liabilities. Labor - the services performed by workers for wages as distinguished from those rendered by entrepreneurs for profits. I am being taxed on the... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Nov 18, 2024

Your concerns raise more of a political question than a legal one. And I think you are misunderstanding the relationship between the 16th Amendment and Article I.

Similar arguments and concerns have been litigated since the 16th Amendment was ratified in 1913. Congress's ability to...
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0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Georgia on
Q: My home has been assessed @ 2532 square feet and $150 per square foot actually is 2232 square feet since 2016

The county doesn't seem to want to refund the overcharge for the last seven years.

0 Answers | Asked in Tax Law for Arizona on
Q: How is my apartment manager over taxing tenants , double charging on tax and utilities that are charged separate

Yes but it says don't provide personal info here

0 Answers | Asked in Tax Law, Collections, Federal Crimes and Identity Theft for Georgia on
Q: I still haven't received my 2023 federal tax return. what do I do? I've received letters telling me just to wait.

Not sure if i should amend my return because I owe late fees and interest now from HR block loan at the beginning of tax season. it was supposed to come off the top of my refund as it done for several years now. I've never dealt with anything like this. Never had a problem with taxes. Always... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Tax Law for Texas on
Q: Delinquent property taxes on a property that is not in my mothers name, can she sue for the property?

My mothers house is on property that is in another family members name, they are out of state. The property taxes have been paid for by my parents for 52 years. Can they go to court to get the section of the property her house sits on and rezoned as residential? The owners of the property have... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Real Estate Law for Alabama on
Q: I bought a house and they gave me a venders lean..Do I pay the property taxes or do the people that I did the fenders
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answered on Nov 12, 2024

Usually the grantee(you) pays taxes on the land he owns by deed conveyance. If you do not, you lose the property by tax sale. The vender/grantor will execute his lien on the property before that happens.

0 Answers | Asked in Securities Law and Tax Law for North Carolina on
Q: When is the ownership interest of a NC LLC ever considered a security at the NC state or federal level?

I co-own a NC LLC (taxed as partnership) that is trying to figure out how to capitalize and am trying to better understand when LLC ownership interest is legally allowed to be sold or transferred and what state and federal reporting requirements there are.

Currently my partner and I (both... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Consumer Law, Federal Crimes and Tax Law for Texas on
Q: What is the Texas law for distilling moonshine?

I’ve tried looking into the answer for this question and ended up more confused due to the federal judge ruling that the 156-year-old ban on at-home distilling is unconstitutional. so is home distilling spirits for personal use/consumption legal or what do I need in order for it to be legal.

0 Answers | Asked in Tax Law for Colorado on
Q: If she does a quitclaim do I have to pay taxes on the transfer?

My mother wants to transfer property to me that she inherited from her father.

0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims and Tax Law for South Carolina on
Q: If an installment loan place asks you to write in collateral and they charge off the loan, can they demand the property?

I took out an installment loan. They had you write items you own with serial and model information so if you default they take items listed. Payments were made then stopped due to harassment from company on a good standing account. No contact was made for about 9 months and the account showed... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Tax Law and Elder Law for Georgia on
Q: Successive life interest and income, I must pay tax,ins,upkeep. Fl.trust,GA ag prop,in a Fl trust. Income is from policy

I need a attorney to go over trust, financial, estate with me. The complexity is overwhelming. Policy is main source of income. My daughter is personal representative, co successor Trustee, remainderman, beneficiary as trustee, we have estranged her entire life. My mother's will says my... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Tax Law, Construction Law and Elder Law for Louisiana on
Q: Property damages. Where can I find a Good Criminal Lawyer in the New Iberia area? That Accepts Cases like mine.

They've built a O'Reilly's next to me. They've elevated their property at least 3' higher then mine, and there run off waters FLOOD MY YARD and the Street. I've spoken and showed videos to the Mayor, He replied," I Didn't Know it was that bad." When i... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Tax Law on
Q: I'm a dual US and Canadian citizen, married to a Canadian question on filing taxes in Canada

I'm a dual US and Canadian citizen, married to a Canadian. I live in the US and Canada and he lives in Canada. All of my income is from US employers and I pay US taxes. Recently I received a notice from Canada Revenue that I have to file taxes with my husband here in Canada, please advise.

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Tax Law, Agricultural Law and Collections for Mississippi on
Q: What Mississippi law or code, or Lauderdale County law or code that says I must have garbage pickup?

I received a bill from the Lauderdale County Tax Collector for service 1 January thru 31 December 2025 for $168.00. They quote Section 19-5-22 of the Mississippi code. That's gives that agency the right to put a lean on things. That code does not say that I must have garbage pickup. Only if I... View More

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