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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Tax Law for Alabama on
Q: Hi, what can my son do to get his tax refund that was directly deposited in his girlfriend bank account?

She filed his tax return online with H&R Block. And she was told to have his refund directly deposited into my bank account like she did last year. But instead she had it sent to her account. And now she refuse to give it to him.

Michelle D. Wynn
Michelle D. Wynn
answered on Mar 2, 2017

It sounds like you are stating she filed his tax return without him being present to review and approve the return or authorize its filing. This is very unusual without a specific Power of Attorney authorizing her to do so. However, since it sounds like she was authorized to do this by your son,... View More

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Q: Are Alabama Non-Profit Corporations tax exempt? Are donations made to them tax-deductible?
D. Mathew Blackburn
D. Mathew Blackburn
answered on Dec 6, 2016

When properly established non-profit entities are exempt from federal and state income taxes, property tax, personal property tax, and state sales and use tax on purchases. They are still subject to employment tax withholding, sales and use tax withholding on sales of goods, and excise taxes. For... View More

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Q: When a tax lien for unpaid property taxes is purchased does the tax lien holder have legal right to enter the home?

I paid for the house in cash so no mortgage is due on the home. I have not paid taxes for two years. Tax sale was 5-20-14. Person who purchased lien on 7-6-15 but actually changed the locks on the house before they paid the taxes.

Mr. James Parrish Coleman III
Mr. James Parrish Coleman III
answered on Jul 30, 2015

In short, no. Based on your question, I would guess that the person likely holds either a tax certificate or a tax deed (one may demand a tax deed three years after they acquire a certificate of sale, i.e. a tax certificate). In any event, they are not owners of the property in fee simple, and... View More

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Q: My daughter moved in with her 2 children in February 2013. Can we legally claim grandchildren on our income tax return?

Her soon to be ex has not supported them so far. She is now ready to file for divorce. We are supporting her and the children besides ,maybe a couple of hundred dollars in 7 months.<br/>

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Jennifer Louise Long
Jennifer Louise Long
answered on Sep 29, 2013

You may be able to claim your daughter and grandchildren as a dependent on your tax return under the "Qualifying Child" category. The requirements for a qualifying child are as follows:

(1)The child must be your son, daughter, stepchild, foster child, brother, sister, half brother,...
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Q: If a person has a recorded lien for income taxes owed to the Department of Revenue, can the Department of Revenue place

For a person with an income tax lien filed, can the State of Alabama file a garnishment on their checking account?

Mr. Joshua Benjamin Key
Mr. Joshua Benjamin Key
answered on Apr 12, 2011

In short answer, YES! Tax debts and liens are usually the hardest to deal with because they are extremely difficult to discharge. It is a priority debt and usually will be paid first and is rarely discharged. However, if payment is an issue there are ways to try to negotiate the debt and/or settle... View More

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