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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Immigration Law and Tax Law for Colorado on
Q: I'm a f1 student in the United States can I open an LLC to start getting commission from window sales as a door knocker?

I won't be in their payroll

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answered on Feb 19, 2023

Under the F1 visa, students are permitted to work in the United States, subject to specific conditions and guidelines outlined by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). In order to maintain their status, F1 students must adhere to the terms and limitations of their visa.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Gaming, Small Claims and Tax Law for Colorado on
Q: My senior class organized a game where everyone buys in and receives a cash prize. Is this legal?

My senior class organized a game where everyone bought into the game and the winner receives a cash prize. It is organized by students, not affiliated with the school. Every player signed an agreement that they accepted the rules. Students are being kicked out of the game, despite not violating any... View More

D. Mathew Blackburn
D. Mathew Blackburn
answered on Feb 3, 2023

Contact the Colorado Attorney General to file a consumer protection complaint.

https://coag.gov/office-sections/consumer-protection/

This may also be considered theft and/or fraud. Filing a police report may be appropriate.

You would also have a civil action for breach of...
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2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Tax Law for Colorado on
Q: How can I protect my separate assets (cash, savings, car) from my spouse’s potential future debt claims

How can I protect my separate assets (cash, savings, car) from my spouse’s potential future debt claims (IRS seizure, collection lawsuits from business and credit card creditors)? Divorce is not anticipated. This is in Colorado.

Rebecca Pescador
Rebecca Pescador
answered on Jan 25, 2023

This can be a tricky question, and it is my understanding that the answer may vary for different purposes, so it would be wise to also get opinions from a bankruptcy attorney and a tax attorney as well. This answer is going to be from an estate planning and family/divorce perspective. I do not... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Tax Law for Colorado on
Q: I filed 2016 taxes in 2017. Its flagged identity theft. Never received my refund, what are my rights.

I’m trying to get my refund still today. My identity has been confirmed, I get told wait 3 months every three months. They are busy and I get that. I need this money or I will be homeless. What are my rights?

Carli Jo Aelker
Carli Jo Aelker
answered on Nov 1, 2022

To add a little bit to Linda's response - you could even get a little ahead by filling out an IRS Form 911. This is a written request for TPA help. Have that form completed when you call in and they will be able to give you more guidance on if you should mail or fax it in.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Employment Law, Tax Law and Workers' Compensation for Colorado on
Q: So I have been in a motel for a little over 3months I pay 90 a day so how much is taxes
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answered on Mar 18, 2024

If you've been staying in a motel for a little over three months at a rate of $90 per day, calculating the total amount spent before taxes is the first step. To find this, multiply the daily rate by the number of days you have stayed.

The tax rate applied to your motel stay can vary...
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Tax Law for Colorado on
Q: Can I take funds from a trust I am trustee of and re-establish a new trust with me as grantor for better tax treatment?

There are two trusts in question. One for each of my children who are minors. They are living trusts set up by their deceased grandmother’s will and funded by her estate. Her intention is for the funds to benefit her grandchildren and if I can remove the trust funds and re-establish them with me... View More

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answered on Nov 14, 2023

No attorney can or should attempt to answer your question without reviewing the instrument and/or court order that created the trusts. The best anyone can say in this forum is maybe. I would say the likelihood of you being able to do that is low.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Tax Law for Colorado on
Q: If I fund my trust with inherited stock does my Trust get the step up basis on the stock at my death?
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answered on Oct 5, 2023

No because the Trust owns the corpus, not you at death.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Traffic Tickets, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Colorado on
Q: Should I give up 8 of my Constitutional Rights and admit Guilt By Paying a Speeding ticket for an illegal Speed ???

the Speed Limit of 25 mph is unreasonable and illegal in the State of Colorado when not for a School zone or Residential area, between Parking Lots and a freeway with a 65 mph speed limit, elsewhere in Eagle County the speed limit in such areas is 45mph such as in Avon Colorado

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answered on Mar 11, 2023

If you believe that the speed limit was unreasonable or illegal, you may want to consult with a traffic attorney or contact the court to contest the ticket.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Colorado on
Q: Can I sue an auto dealership for charging taxes that don't apply to me and not refunding the money ?
D. Mathew Blackburn
D. Mathew Blackburn
answered on Oct 22, 2022

You can file a suit but your chance of success is very low.

You'd be better off submitting a request for refund with the tax agency.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Child Support and Tax Law for Colorado on
Q: How are taxes done after a divorce if I'm the custodial parent?

Does my husband have the right to claim the kids every other year on his taxes if I'm the custodial parent?

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answered on Sep 9, 2022

It depends on what your decree says. This is an aspect generally covered in a parenting plan. If not, Colorado statute says that the exemptions are taken in proportion to income so if you each make the same amount of income, then you would alternate every year.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Tax Law and Business Law for Colorado on
Q: I'm curious what I would need to do, legally, to be able to have a vendor booth at biker rallies in different state

I currently own and operate a tour company in Colorado and have a vendor booth set up here. I would like to be able to travel state to state to different biker rallies with my booth and be able to be a vendor in different places throughout the Summer.

Kevin Michael Strait
Kevin Michael Strait
answered on Mar 10, 2022

Unless you become a part of a single organization that has already arranged rallies is various states, you will need to register with each rally you pan to attend. Each state (and each county or city) will expect you to hold a license to do business in that state and collect sales taxes. You may... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Colorado on
Q: How do I sell a 0.26 acre lot left behind in Pueblo County, CO after my parents’ passing?

I have two sisters that want me to sell the lot and split it three ways. I don’t want to be liable for the taxes in their entirety after the sale. What kind of document do I need from them before I can sell the lot? How do I avoid the entire tax liability? Neither of us want the lot.

Thank you.

Agustin  Arbulu
Agustin Arbulu
answered on Jan 25, 2022

This is an important question posed. As I understand it your parents left you and your sister a piece of property. I am assuming the property was to be owned jointly with your 2 sisters. Further I am assuming the property is in your name for convenient purposes (like to avoid probate). If that is... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Tax Law for Colorado on
Q: are trusts of estate required to be registered? And if so, is there an index number, or how can I find if registered?

are trustees required to submit forms proving powers of appointment?

D. Mathew Blackburn
D. Mathew Blackburn
answered on Dec 18, 2021

Irrevocable trusts are required to be registered as are estates subject to probate. Revocable trusts and estates under the probate requirements are not required to be filed with the district court, probate court in Denver County.

The best way to find out is to go to ICCES...
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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law, Products Liability, Tax Law and Workers' Compensation for Colorado on
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Alexander Ivakhnenko
Alexander Ivakhnenko
answered on Nov 2, 2021

I suggest you contact a local attorney license in Colorado to discuss a possible case for defective equipment. By telling your story to the selected the training you will be able to establish a possibility of merits of your civil case.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Colorado on
Q: What penalties will I receive for submitting taxes as a dual LLC if we were a sole member in 2020?

Hi!

I recently filed my taxes with a filing agency, and they submitted my taxes as a dual member LLC, but we are a sole member LLC.

Am I going to get automatically audited? How can I protect myself?

D. Mathew Blackburn
D. Mathew Blackburn
answered on Jun 8, 2021

We are a sole member LLC? That sentence doesn't sound right.

This sounds like a marital partnership.

There's no additional tax or penalty for filing as a partnership vs a Sole-proprietership. Assuming that the partnership return was filed timely.

The difference...
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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Child Support for Colorado on
Q: How do disabled individuals know to file for taxes if they received ssdi?

I became disabled in 2013 I have not work since 2011. I owed a duty of child support in the amount of $3755.00 it was pd off. There was an iwo sent to the local ssa office. There were 2 Garnishments that I was not informed about the iwo untill the ssa sent me a letter stating the GARNISHED amounts.... View More

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answered on Mar 5, 2021

You should speak with the caseworker. It sounds like you may not have received notice of the garnishment case so did not have the opportunity to respond. If that is what happened, and you have good cause for not responding, then you might be able to have the garnishment case reopened. If you are... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Colorado on
Q: We made a few mistakes on our taxes a few years in a row we didn't have all of our w2s so we guessed as as we could.

We were handed 4 year of very steep penalties tried to be very honest with the state of Colorado but they said we still have to pay 44000 in penalties. Is there something that a lawyer could do to help us??

Timothy Canty
Timothy Canty
answered on Feb 26, 2021

Your penalties may be dischargeable in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy depending on how old they are, whether you filed the returns on time and whether a tax lien was recorded. Other factors need to be considered (e.g. your income, assets, other debt, etc.) Check with an experienced bankruptcy lawyer as... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Tax Law and Immigration Law for Colorado on
Q: I-130, does low Income affected eligibilty to bring my wife in US?

I'm a new graduate , green card holder with a decent job now and planning to bring my wife in US. Last year my total income was around $8000 but this year it is around $50000. IRS ask 21k per year for family of 2. Can I submit my document will only the last tax year or will I need to add both... View More

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answered on Feb 3, 2021

When you submit your affidavit of support it will ask for the past 3 years of your income. You will need to submit evidence showing that this year you are earning significantly more despite only having earned $8,000.00 on your prior return. A qualified immigration lawyer can assist you in this... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Workers' Compensation, Business Formation and Business Law for Colorado on
Q: Do I need Workers Comp for a Single Member LLC when it's just me?

I formed an LLC for Photography and it's only me, am I required to get Workers Comp or can I save that?

D. Mathew Blackburn
D. Mathew Blackburn
answered on Jan 8, 2021

No, not required.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Colorado on
Q: Is the payroll tax deferral constitutionally legal?

President wrote executive order for payroll tax deferral, with a payback date and no option out for military service members. Sounds like taxation without representation.

D. Mathew Blackburn
D. Mathew Blackburn
answered on Sep 10, 2020

There is no constitutional requirement for representation prior to taxation. Washington D.C. residents have no representation and they still pay income tax. If you travel through a state that you don't reside in you are still subject to that's state's sales tax even though you have... View More

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