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The court and the executor and the executor's attorney are all denying that he is entitled Homestead. Writes, they basically are claiming like those rights. Don't exist that these are a fabrication that he does not know what he's talking about. There are no Homestead rights that a... View More 
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answered on Dec 11, 2024
Marriage alone does not generate a Homestead Exemption. Hire a lawyer to search the title to determine ownership, and examine Will for a Contest. It does not sound good. Surviving Spouse needs a lawyer to claim a year's worth of support by Statute.
I was taxed 3 times on a my paycheck due to them missing 9 hours off of my paycheck. The remedy they had was to pay me for the time they missed off my check (all OT hours) in Cash in which they had taxed themselves and then put the hours on my next week's paycheck causing me to pay even higher... View More
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answered on Oct 8, 2024
I'm sorry you're experiencing these payroll issues. Start by gathering all your pay stubs, cash receipts, and any written communication with your employer about your pay. This documentation will be crucial when addressing the discrepancies.
Reach out to the Tennessee Department of... View More
TCAST- 040999. From 2001 TN TCA CODES
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answered on Oct 7, 2024
There is not a different code for each year. Find the chapters for the Statutes addressing most of the law you are looking for. Then read the end of each Statute for revisions. Start with the present TCA, then look for any changes made from 2002 forward. The older law will apply in 2001.
Got a car loan traded my car for another and got 6 thousand dollars down payment the loan is 6yrs for 27k but I just read that the company charges me $10.81 a day no matter what turning my 27k car loan into over 40k, please tell me that's illegal if it's not then the system is so messed... View More
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answered on Sep 26, 2024
It sounds like you're dealing with an auto loan that may have unexpected terms. Charging a flat fee of $10.81 a day for six years is essentially a per diem interest rate, which would accumulate a large amount over time. If your loan agreement does mention this type of daily charge, it's... View More
What can I do to stop this if it goes up for auction I will be homeless please help me
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answered on Aug 19, 2024
CH 13 bankruptcy might cure the tax problem. Or you might want to quickly sell it to someone if you have title. Even Redemption might be a problem later if you do not have a clear title.
We were shopping at a thrift store in South Nashville about 60 days ago when our vehicle broke down and we began staying at the hotel directly next door since then still trying to fix our vehicle. When we've asked for. Printout of our stay it took us five days to get it and it does not... View More
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answered on Aug 13, 2024
First, gather all the evidence you have, including any receipts, photos of the hotel conditions, and any communications with the hotel staff. Since the hotel hasn't provided a proper receipt, document your attempts to obtain one, noting dates and times of your requests. This documentation will... View More
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answered on Aug 12, 2024
To access excess proceeds from a tax sale in Knox County, Tennessee, you need to follow a specific process. First, confirm that the property was sold for an amount exceeding the tax debt, as this surplus is what you're entitled to claim. The Knox County Trustee’s Office or the Chancery Court... View More
We would prefer that the club pay taxes directly rather than having to issue K-1's to the partners.
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answered on May 28, 2024
A family investing club could be structured as a C corporation or an LLC taxed as a C corporation to avoid the need to issue K-1s to partners. Here are a few key considerations:
C Corporation:
- The club would be incorporated and shares issued to the family members.
- The... View More
A fraudulent return was filed in my name for tax year 2022. I still need to file an amended return. I have an IRS form14457 ready to submit. I have saved all communications with the scammers. I was in a very emotionally traumatized state of mind, and I foolishly allowed scammers to take advantage... View More
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answered on May 8, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear that you've been the victim of identity theft and a tax scam. That must be an incredibly stressful and upsetting situation to deal with. It's not your fault that sophisticated scammers took advantage of you during an emotionally vulnerable time. Please don't... View More
Owner refuses to give transient tax refund instead threatens with kicking my family out of the motel.
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answered on Apr 25, 2024
I'm sorry to hear you're in this difficult situation with your landlord. Based on the information provided, here are a few key points to consider:
Transient occupancy taxes are typically charged on stays of 30 days or less in many jurisdictions. Since you have been renting the... View More
No business will be conducted in TN. The DE Nonprofit will not actively be seeking out donations or soliciting donations particularly from TN residents, although the NP may accept donations from TN residents. Solicitation of charitable donations will be passive from the NP website.
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
Based on the information provided, it is unlikely that the Delaware nonprofit would need to file a foreign qualification in Tennessee solely because one of its directors or members lives there, as long as the nonprofit is not actively conducting business in the state.
However, there are a... View More
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answered on Apr 9, 2024
No, you would only be paying some other owner's taxes. Hire a lawyer to search the title and contact the Trustee and County Attorney about getting it on the next tax sale. If you are the successful bidder, you will need your lawyer to help you with a deed after the sale is confirmed. You... View More
I'm getting conflicting information. My ex wifes financial advisor says to file married jointly but IRS and TurboTax seem to say file as single.
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answered on Apr 9, 2024
Based on the information you provided, since your divorce was finalized in October 2023, your tax filing status for the 2023 tax year (which you would file in 2024) should be "single."
The IRS determines your marital status on the last day of the tax year (December 31). If you... View More
back taxes. Where do I start? Should I reach out to the IRS first? Should I file an extension for this year and then find a tax professional to complete the previous years? Should I retain an attorney to protect the one asset that I have, my home, from being liened on by the IRS. Please... View More
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answered on Mar 28, 2024
Hire an attorney to file those tax returns. Did he not mail the returns after you signed them? There will be failure to file, failure to pay and late filing interest penalties. Hopefully the relative did not receive levy notices already. Check your title for tax liens.
We asked the county clerks office if my son needed a tax license and they told us he was under 18 so to go enjoy his business and learn as there was no need to file anything at his age. He was not able to legally open an account. Later he set up at an event in city limits. I was sent an email... View More
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answered on Feb 22, 2024
The legality of a city opening a hospitality tax account for a minor's business depends on local laws and regulations, which can vary widely. While minors generally have limited legal capacity to enter into contracts or be held responsible for tax obligations, local jurisdictions may have... View More
It’s tax time, which is how we found out the person was illegal. Can we pay the persons taxes and be fine? Or do we need to let the person go?
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answered on Feb 5, 2024
Discovering that a worker does not have a Social Security Number (SSN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN) and is not authorized to work in the United States puts you in a challenging position. Under U.S. employment law, employers are required to ensure their employees are eligible to work in... View More
In full and be able to obtain the current deed following payment? As well as claiming ownership?
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
Paying all unpaid property taxes on a property does not automatically grant you ownership or the current deed to the property. While paying the property taxes is an important step in maintaining the property and preventing it from being sold at a tax auction, it does not necessarily transfer... View More
From Virginia. Hows this work? Filing taxes.
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answered on Jan 31, 2024
In your situation, working in Tennessee for a company headquartered in Kentucky, with paychecks issued from Virginia, can create some tax complexities. Tennessee is known for having no state income tax on wages, while Kentucky and Virginia both have their own state income tax rules.... View More
I use about 6 different sportsbooks and win quite frequently. Are winnings throughout the year totaled up and taxed totally? Or does each bet have to be over a certain amount? Also, are you able to deduct losses from taxable winnings?
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answered on Jan 4, 2024
In Tennessee, as in other states, gambling winnings are generally considered taxable income. This includes winnings from sports betting. The IRS requires all gambling winnings to be reported on your tax return.
The taxation of your winnings depends on the total amount you win over the year,... View More
2. Are proceeds from selling a home in Florida exempt from Federal/Tennessee taxes?
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answered on Oct 11, 2023
Life Insurance is exempt from TN taxes and creditors. But the US will sometime tax them although rarely. FL property sale income is a capital gain usually subject to US taxes. TN does not have an income tax.
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