Daughter was hired to work in a salon (eyebrows, eyelashes, makeup). Signed a "contract" and it said she was an independent contractor. Yet, she was paid an hourly wage, under complete control of her boss for hours, etc. My daughter did not pay any rent. She used the owners supplies.... View More 
answered on Feb 12, 2020
Contact your state department of labor and open a complaint.
My husband and I were married in May 2019. When filing for our 2019 taxes I learned that my spouse has claimed “exempt“ on his payroll tax for the entire 2019. The result is over $13,000 in tax liability, when otherwise I would have been due a refund for my portion of overpayment of about $3500... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2020
Based on the limited facts, it sounds like you would not qualify. You are not required to file a joint return, so carefully think your situation through before you file your 2019 return and seek professional advice if you want to reduce or eliminate the risk of being stuck with your spouse’s... View More
The vacant lot is delinquent on its property taxes for many years and is being sold by Lake County, Illinois. Because the postal address is the same as my house in which my daughter and grand children reside, the sheriff arrived at 4:30 AM at my house to serve papers and dozens of certified... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2019
Hire an attorney. It's probably an issue with the deed or the filings.
to wait. basically i want to know can i buy now, and then pay the 500k tax later. i am buying in cash no mortgage, i couldnt find any topics in my situation :) dont mind my typos this site only lets me use few words
answered on Aug 12, 2019
If you have the money still just buy the house and submit an installment agreement. They'll lien it but until you plan to sell or refi it won't matter.
Currently a resident of IL. Considering taking a job that will involve travel to various sites and offices on the W Coast and states adjacent – basically CA, NE, AZ and OR. Will have latitude on where to spend my time, but the main office is in LA. Will get a cheap apartment there. My... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2019
Your biggest problem may be California. Check it’s residency rules versus part year resident and non resident and document accordingly. California is notorious for its aggressive pursuit of tax dollars. You likely have to file a non resident return for states where you are physically located... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2019
Sorry, but this does not sound like a maritime question. Also, the naming in issue did not come through. Please try trademark and copy write experts. Thank you and best regards. Tom Evans Maritime Lawyer Please see Justia disclaimer.
can they send a check from their firm to cover that amount (~$3,000) until the IRS sends the money to us?
Hello - as a Field Application Engineer with my company I often travel to any of the 50 states for up to 3 weeks at a time to work on various projects.
When I do this am I considered to be earning income in that state that I am working in? Or am I simply considered to be earning a... View More
answered on May 20, 2019
It sounds to me like you are making up problems for yourself. Concentrate on paying Uncle Sam and Illinois whatever income taxes owed and forget about the other 49 states. If there ever is a problem they will contact you.
We got a letter from the employer saying we needed to pay back $27k in two weeks. When we got his w-2's and mine , this pay was not reflected at all. We don't know what our right's are in this case. We don't pay much attention to our bank statements and just paid bills as usual... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2019
Whether you look at your bank statements or not is irrelevant. If your employer actually paid your husband $27,000 more than he was entitled, he will either have to give it back or will probably be sued by the employer.
Last year we reported on the prior year. The person who used to do this left the company so we wanted to be sure we were entering the correct year.
I think we only report gift card sales for the year but only the cards that still have dollar amounts
answered on Apr 24, 2019
Unless you CPA is unavailable, they should be able to handle this tiny problem. If you have no CPA, get one.
My income puts me just over the 400% threshold. If I made a little less I would not owe very much in taxes but now I owe 20k because I have to repay the full health insurance tax credit and I can’t afford it.
answered on Mar 31, 2019
The first thing I would advise is to have your return prepared by a good CPA if you have not already done so. Make sure you use a good CPA and not a national chain. They may find some deductions that you were not aware you could take. After that if you still have a large balance due, contact a... View More
Backdoor Roth Conversion in December requested NO Withholding. Discovered 1st. week of February that they withheld 10% for taxes.
answered on Mar 17, 2019
When you file your personal return you add the withheld tax as a credit which will be applied to tax due or refunded.
The investment firm doesn't have the money they sent it to the IRS.
In our settlement, my ex and I agreed he would take the child tax credits for our children every year on his tax returns, though I am the custodial parent. He died last spring. Should his 2018 (deceased) return carry the child tax credits, (in which case any refund would go to his estate which is... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2019
You are bound by the terms of your Marital Settlement Agreement.
answered on Feb 15, 2019
Yes, the child and dependant care credit is available regardless of immigration status as long as you qualify under the rules of the credit.
I will receive a check today from the sale of my father's home, he died in April. If I don't cash it until 2019, do I still need to claim it on 2018 taxes?
answered on Dec 13, 2018
Your are dealing with about three issues here and it is not that simple. First, income should be reported in the year it was received. Even if you do not cash the check the IRS treats it as if you received it, that is called "constructive receipt," which means we will pretend you... View More
answered on Nov 2, 2018
Generally, you are not required to pay taxes on any funds awarded to cover costs incurred as a result of the injury that you sustained. These costs can include medical bills and legal bills. However, you must treat any punitive damages that you receive as taxable income.
answered on Oct 31, 2018
Unfortunately, you cannot subpoena documents from an employer unless it is in connection with a court case that is already filed. Since I assume you are speaking of an administrative appeal with the IRS Office of Appeals, you would not be able to issue a subpoena. You can request the documents from... View More
Are they required to give me tax forms as well as withhold medicare and social security from my check? All they are telling me is that they need my social for tax reasons. Is there anything I need from them?
answered on Sep 12, 2018
Yes, you must provide the number. They should have you fill out an IRS Form W-4 and the corresponding Illinois Department of Revenue form to determine appropriate withholding.
My employer offers the cafeteria 125 plan for AFLAC. I want to drop AFLAC but my employer said I cannot. I can only cancel them during open enrollment. They said the IRS will not allow it. I called the IRS and they said " due to budget constraints, they cannot answer or help me. What do I do.
answered on Sep 5, 2018
A Section 125 offers different options for employees. It allows employees to choose among medical, dental, vision, and other employee benefits, or they can receive the same amount in cash.
The Plan meets the specific requirements of Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code of the IRS.... View More
The IRS is requesting for copy of my employer’s tuition reimbursement policy or a letter from my employer that I did not receive any tuition reimbursement. I don’t work for this employer any more. I sent an email to the HR and my mail was forwarded to their legal department. I have not heard... View More
answered on Jul 17, 2018
This will likely not satisfy the IRS but will show that you are trying and they may allow you more time. I suggest sending a certified letter to the legal department. Provide them with a copy of the IRS request, and the emails and let them know you need a response within whatever time period the... View More
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