Look at your divorce agreement. Some agreements will allow the parent who is receiving child support to claim the child if the other parent is behind on child support. If that is not the case then likely your only recourse will be to take her back to court to enforce your agreement.

The commissioner is correct. As long as you have paid all of your child support by December 31 of any given year, you can claim your child for purposes of the minor child tax credit and minor child tax exemptions if it is your year to do so.

You can also order an official arrearage... View More

I recommend that you meet with your CPA and make sure that your taxes are filed correctly. You cannot control what your ex does on his tax return. But you can make sure that your return is correct. If there is an audit, your ex will have to support his action in taking both exemptions. If he... View More

Because you were divorced on 12/31/2017 you cannot file with a married filing status. You should each file your returns as Single or Head of Household, whichever is appropriate in your circumstance.

Here are the IRS tiebreaker rules (when two people try to claim the same dependents):

https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit/qualifying-child-of-more-than-one-person

More detailed information can be found in IRS Publication 501:... View More

You were right to make a claim against your title insurer. The title insurer will try to collect from the seller. The taxes are the seller's obligation. But the title company should bring the taxes current asap even if they cannot collect from the seller. I would continue to follow up and... View More

A tax refund for the 2016 tax year would represent an overpayment of taxes throughout that year. As such, you were "owed" that money, or at least a portion of it, as of the time of your filing, which makes it part of your bankruptcy estate. The trustee would use any such estate funds to... View More

I am not an immigration attorney, but it is my understanding that the cancellation of a green card due to abandonment does not occur automatically. While USCIS can revoke Green Card status due to abandonment, it must take affirmative action to do so. If a Green Card holder has not received notice... View More

You should be able to. You need to itemize as much as possible--the more detail the better. May be good to consult a cpa.

If everything is legit, why would it matter?

Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal... View More

Presumptively, yes. Arizona is a community property state. However, you may consult with a tax attorney to discuss various privileges that could insulate you from liability.

yes, it appears that your profit would be taxable income, although perhaps eligible for long-term capital gain treatment. Speak with a tax professional.

Ask an accountant this question first.

Whether or not it's taxable depends on your specific situation. A gift tax return may need to be filed. Best to talk to a good CPA about this.

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Not enough information to answer. Talk to a qualified CPA. Be well.

Seems like you may be out of luck by exhausting the legal courses of action you described. Consult a tax lawyer for advice and perhaps for an offer-in-compromise or an installment plan if your circumstances merit.

I some cases, yes. The returns have to have filed more than 3 years ago to even begin being possible. If that is met, you have to some other requirements, too.