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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Arkansas on
Q: I owed 37.44 personal property taxes in arkansas. I went to pay my boyfriends ppt and they refused. They linked our tax.

Is it legal for them to link our accounts if we have seperate personal property and we aren't married. We were trying to renew our tags and I don't have a vehicle in my name right now.

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Apr 3, 2019

Stop looking for free advice on matters too small to talk about. Pay the $37.44 personal property tax and get on with your life.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Collections for Arkansas on
Q: We need help understanding Arkansas Code 26-36-301 as it applies to our specific situation.

We are on a payment plan to the University of Arkansas for an amount that was overpaid to my husband during his employment at the UofA. We’ve received notification that this debt will be collected in its entirety from our tax refund (should we get one) regardless of the fact that we have a steady... View More

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answered on Nov 16, 2018

If there was judgment on the balance owed against you it would be very difficult and costly to dispute. The smartest way to handle that would be good tax planning to ensure you have no refund coming back at the end of the year for the creditor to intercept. If you can ensure the tax withholding... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Arkansas on
Q: My husband has a lien against him, states Arkansas tax procedure act, Arkansas code 26-18-101. What could this be for?

This is the first were hearing of it but says for the period of 12/31/2015.

Linda Simmons Campbell
Linda Simmons Campbell
answered on Sep 7, 2018

I cannot be sure but it sounds like he owes back taxes. He will need to contact the Arkansas Department of Finance to find out why if he does not know. Or you can hire an attorney and they can research it for you.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Arkansas on
Q: If I am tax exempt with capital loss outweighing my ordinary income, do I still get money back at the end of the year?

Example: Ordinary income,12k. Capital loss, 24k.

Eric  Day
Eric Day
answered on Aug 11, 2018

You can only use Capital Losses to offset capital gains. If you don’t have any capital gains, you can write off $3,000 per year until you either have enough capital gains to offset the remaining loss or you exhaust the whole capital loss using the $3,000 per year. In your example only $3,000 of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Arkansas on
Q: My brother had a irrevocable trust before his death in 4/18. He had already paid taxes on everyhing for 2017.

He lived in Missouri. Do I pay taxes on this in Arkansas?

Eric  Day
Eric Day
answered on Jul 19, 2018

If you are the beneficiary of the trust and the trust document calls for you to receive the income from the trust than you will likely have to pay taxes on any amount of income generated in other states to their taxing agency as well as to yours in Arkansas. However, a lot of the determination on... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Divorce for Arkansas on
Q: When my fiance got a divorce it was granted in the divorce for the house to be sold to pay back taxes

Ask ex many times to move out so house can be sold she refuses what can he do?

Skye Martin
Skye Martin
answered on Jan 27, 2018

I recommend consulting with an attorney. It sounds like you might need to file a Motion for Contempt and also discuss other options. It’s hard to answer without reading the decree.

1 Answer | Asked in Banking and Tax Law for Arkansas on
Q: If you don't have any property ,no car,house isn't on wellfare but have only a bank that you don't withdrawal money

It interest is about 1000' do you still file taxes?

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

If your only income for the year is $1,000 of interest, then you would not have an income tax filing requirement. The answer is different if someone else is claiming you as a dependent and the interest was over $1,050, then you would have a filing requirement.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Arkansas on
Q: In Arkansas, can a sole proprietor just 1099 a sub-contractor that is working for him or does he have to withhold taxes?

The sole proprietor (DBA) wants to hire my husband and he would get paid for piece work. The DBA wants to withhold 40% of his paycheck to cover the taxes that might be due. Can't the owner of the DBA business just pay my husband for his piece work and then 1099 him at the end of the year so... View More

D. Mathew Blackburn
D. Mathew Blackburn
answered on Jan 11, 2017

First contractors don't get paychecks, employees get paychecks. Second, unless the contractor is a foreign national or resident alien then no tax should be withheld. Once a form W-9 is provided to the Sole Prop then all funds should be turned over and the contractor will receive a form... View More

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Q: I bought a rollback truck from a person who evidently owes back taxes on a business. They won't issue me a permit now.

I did not buy his business just a truck. Why am I required to pay the previous owner's back taxes on his business? The business that I am wanting to start has nothing to do with him. It will be under my name and my tax information.

D. Mathew Blackburn
D. Mathew Blackburn
answered on Jan 6, 2017

The asset most likely was subject to a tax lien and the owner did not have the authority to transfer the property. You can rescind sale and try to get your money back or wait for him to pay his taxes and hope the tax agency (IRS or State) doesn't take the truck in the meantime.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Tax Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Arkansas on
Q: Must a veteran, in Arkansas, pay taxes on a used vehicle purchased due to the loss of a vehicle deemed totally lost?

This determination was made by his insurance company

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Dec 28, 2016

Usually no as you are only getting back that which you already paid taxes on. Check with your state representative for starters--has nothing to do with veterans just that it's not "income" in most states. If you had sold the car that would be different--even there you'd be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Tax Law for Arkansas on
Q: What form do I file for my LLC's income when I'm the only owner when I file an amended return for my personal taxes?

I live in Arkansas and I need to file an amended return but I need to add my LLC's income and I don't know what form to file with the amended return for my personal income taxes for 2015.

Mark Anderson
Mark Anderson
answered on Mar 8, 2016

If it is a disregarded entity for tax purposes, then you would report it on your schedule C.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Arkansas on
Q: I cannot find all of my receipts this year and the past 2 years. I am going to be audited. what will happen
Jennifer Louise Long
Jennifer Louise Long
answered on Mar 2, 2014

Assuming you are in the process of being audited - If you are not able to substantiate the items that are being audited, your IRS examiner will not let you claim those expenses. If you cannot locate any receipts, I would encourage you to gather your bank statements and credit card statements to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Arkansas on
Q: How can i file my taxes now? last year my girl and i lived in texas and we filed maried filling jointly.now im in ark
Zaher Fallahi
Zaher Fallahi
answered on Nov 16, 2013

Generally, you should file a part-year resident for the part of the year you lived in each state, and apportion the income according to the state law. Texas income would not be taxable in Arkansas, which is the good news, because TX doesn't have state income tax. The Fed would be the same. Do... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Arkansas on
Q: Do I need a lawyer to assist with settling back taxes
Michael W. Eaton
Michael W. Eaton
answered on Mar 21, 2011

As a general rule, you will save time, money, and frustration by having a tax professional represent you in any situation in which you owe taxes. It is especially true in cases of federal income taxes that a qualified tax attorney can be your best asset, and in many cases, the amount of money... View More

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