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answered on Mar 26, 2020
If you have named your resident mother as a dependent in your federal tax return, she is not disqualified and barred from applying for naturalization.
Good luck to you.
I’ve been provided with a w2 form for every nanny job I’ve worked for but when this job didn’t give me one I assumed they were paying me under the table. Now that they want to claim childcare will be both get in trouble or just me?
answered on Mar 26, 2020
Hi. If you have not been claiming this income, the IRS and FTB could inquire and you may have penalties and addition to tax. Your employer will be penalized as well if the IRS and FTB find out.
I am trustee of my deceased parents trust and estate, mom died in 2003 and dad in 2014. The assets of the trust are a supplemental investment plan my dad had that I now have and draw money from each year; the balance in the plan is now around $80,000 and I have been drawing $10,500 each year. I... View More 
Will I receive a stimulus check?
answered on Mar 26, 2020
That’s not my understanding. Only individuals with limited income will be entitled to a stimulus check, not trusts.
My partner never filed the tax return for those years. I believe IRS filed substitute returns and the income taxes owed for each year were assessed a while ago. Do I need to file returns for those years before filing bankruptcy?
answered on Mar 22, 2020
Assessments resulting from substitute for returns are not dischargeable in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Hello,
I have a question regarding taxes.
My situation a little bit complicated, as I couldn’t find the answer to it.
I’m in the US on an F1 visa, already finished my studying and I’m on OPT for 1 year right now, till the end of October.
To remain in-country... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2020
If your company is a pass through entity you would file a Schedule C. I recommend paying an accountant to prepare your return. They will be able to help you reduce your tax bill. Make sure you use an experienced CPA.
Hello, In 2005 I left the US and a safe deposit box with 85,000 dollars in cash (old 50 and 100 dollar bills) at a bank. That particular branch closed on 2018 and the bank drilled my box. The bank has asked me to notarize at a US embassy a written petition to deposit the funds into my checking... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2020
Any banking lawyer--in any state--who is also an Enrolled Agent at the IRS can contact the IRS on behalf of a client anonymously and inquire about this very unusual situation. Try contacting some banking lawyers here on Justia and ask them if they are an Enrolled Agent; request anonymity and then... View More
My brother’s name is similar to my name, but I have no outstanding debts with any courts. The office that intercepted my refund wants me to file an appeal! How legal is this?
answered on Mar 4, 2020
You need to file a claim for refund with The California Franchise Tax Board. Include a detailed letter informing the FTB of all facts.
I didn't filed in 2017 and CA state sent me notices asking me to file. Then they sent a State Income Tax Balance Due Notice saying that if I agree with their notice and if I don't pay in full in 30 days they may begin collection action. If I disagree, I have to contact them. Can they... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2020
If the FTB acquires income data by way of a W-2 or 1099, and if there is no response to a request that you file a return, the FTB has standing to file what is known as a substitute for return.[SFR]
They can then take collection action on the balance due shown in the substitute for return.... View More
The person that is sending the money is the father of the US citizen, but he is not an expat of the US. He was born and continues to live outside the US, but does come to visit the US only around 1 month per year. So, he should pass the IRS “substantial presence test “, right ?
If my... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2020
Foreign transfers of funds into the US are not taxable.
They are reportable on form 3520.
He recently (3-4years ago) sold his Airport Shuttle business franchise back to a larger company and he sold his used car in the same year. He deposited this large amount (over $10,000) into his bank account. The IRS took the money because he has a past criminal record. They claim that it is drug... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2020
MORE INFO NEEDED.
YOU WANT A FEDERAL CRIMINAL LAWYER COVERING THE JURISDICTION IN WHICH THIS HAPPENED.
IF THEY ARE IN A CONDITION TO HIRE A LAWYER CALL ME AND I WILL TRY TO HELP YOU FIND ONE.
answered on Feb 17, 2020
You need a very experienced former banking operations officer who is also an experienced international banking lawyer. They do not have to be a California lawyer because international bank law is the same everywhere. Search here on Justia using the Find A Lawyer tab at the top of any page.
They cashed the check for $202 last March, but keep sending letters that don't respond to questions I ask, and provide no justification of the amount they're demanding. Specifically, the tax rate on the 2017 return was about 10%. The corrected tax they claim would use a rate of about 93%... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2020
I'd suggest calling into customer service directly. https://www.irs.gov/help/telephone-assistance
Ask them what's going on. There are fake notice letters out there, but if you're mailing automated collections they don't always respond. You'll likely hear from a... View More
IHSS never informed me about this when I moved my client into my home. I was never given the paperwork needed for the federal gov. They have been deducting federal taxes since August.
answered on Jan 24, 2020
Try filing a return with zero income and report your tax withholding. The result should be a tax refund.
I am a Texas resident who lives in Tijuana, Mexico. I am the manager and sole member of a single-member Wyoming LLC that only makes passive (interest) income from a loan and bank account interest in the state of California. Is my LLC subject to California income tax on this income? I have not... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2020
California considers you to be “doing business” if you meet any of the following:
Engage in any transaction for the purpose of financial gain within California
Are organized or commercially domiciled in California
Your California sales, property or payroll exceed... View More
Hello, I dissolved a corporation back in September and I'm not receiving notices from the Calif. Franchise Tax Board that I owe in excess of $900 for back "taxes" in 2018, which I think is the $800 annual fee. Am I still responsible to pay this? or can I ignore these notices since... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2020
Generally you're not personally liable for the franchise fees.
It may be worth having a professional take a look and write a letter to the franchise board.
We planned to file joint taxes but a federal student loan she owes from 29 years ago is coming up. We just opened a joint checking 12/20/19. Can our joint account be frozen and money removed for her 29-year-old debit? And will our tax refund be applied to her debit if we file joint? We are in... View More
answered on Dec 23, 2019
Let me just say this: If your wife still has an old student loan debt--from 29 years ago--the first thing she should do is thank the Good Lord for the government giving her the 29 years of low interest loans. The second thing she should do is stop trying to avoid paying the debt. Why? Because--if... View More
We never received a letter regarding overpayment. The reason we recently found about the overpayment is that the California Franchise Board had taken money out of are account saying my husband owed them $5204.11. Which we have proved that they made a mistake on owing them. So, my question is can... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2019
Hi. Yes, you can make a claim for refund, which may involve a civil action. Or, it is possible to handle this administratively. Please contact us to discuss.
From my understanding FDIC banks cannot accept deposits from the cannabis industry. How are they depositing tax revenue from cannabis into FDIC banks?
answered on Dec 4, 2019
Yes.
Yes.
Once you pay the tax to the state it's not weed money anymore.
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