Part of the pre application questionnaire, does the hire fall under disabled
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answered on Nov 2, 2023
Yes, ADHD is a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA defines a disability as a physical or mental impairment substantially limiting one or more major life activities.
If the hire indicates that they have a disability, you are then required to provide reasonable... View More 
Accountant failed to file proper tax papers, failed to file tax papers on time, resulting in costing me tax refunds.
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answered on Oct 9, 2023
To find attorneys in Indiana who specialize in cases against accountants, you can start with the Indiana State Bar Association's referral service. Additionally, websites like Martindale-Hubbell and Avvo offer directories and ratings for attorneys, helping you identify those with expertise in... View More
I am the buyer of tax lien certificate. Can original owner sell the property during one year redemption period? And pay taxes at closing.
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answered on Sep 14, 2023
In Indiana, the property owner generally has a one-year redemption period during which they can pay the delinquent taxes and associated costs to reclaim their property. During this period, the owner typically retains the right to sell the property, but any sale would need to address the outstanding... View More
I work as a bar manager (as a paid employee) for a nonprofit 501c3 organization that hosts a theatre festival every summer. During the festival we have a handful of volunteer bartenders. We have run into an issue where the jars put out in the past have always been claimed by the organization as... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2023
You have an interesting question, and a full answer would require looking at individualized details of your organization and the people who are both working and volunteering for it. But here are some things that you might consider.
As you point out, the general rule is that tips left for an... View More
when my ex-wife and I got divorced many years ago, we had joint custody and alternated years claiming him on our taxes. Now that he is older, he never stays at her house. I ask her if I could claim him again this year because he always stays and she says no. What happens if I claim him and... View More
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answered on Mar 4, 2023
If your son lives with you full time and you provide over half of his support, you may be able to claim him as a dependent on your tax return. However, if your ex-wife also claims him, the IRS will likely flag the returns and investigate the situation.
If you and your ex-wife cannot come to... View More
I'm in fear for my life
answered on Nov 7, 2022
If you are wondering about the IRS, you can look online for third party authorizations on your IRS online portal or you can call and directly speak to a rep. via 1-800-829-1040.
I didn't show my trustee first. Will I be in trouble
answered on Feb 19, 2022
You should consult your bankruptcy attorney regarding the Indiana protocol for handling tax refunds
It will be sourced through print on demand, so I will not personally be fulfilling the orders, except at the occasional booth set up at a local fair/farmers market. The sales goal is greater than the threshold for collecting tax. It is a sole proprietorship. A trademark application will be... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2022
Kudos for thinking about sales tax.
The business (whether a sole proprietor, LLC, corporation, however the business is organized and operated) needs to obtain a Registered Retail Merchant's Certificate to collect and remit sales tax. You will first need a tax ID for the business. If... View More
Divorce final in May 2021. Decree states that the petitioner can claim in 2021 and odd years. Respondent can claim in 2022 and even years. My ex husband is fighting me on this even though I’ve tried explaining that I claim this year.
answered on Jan 22, 2022
The tax year is the year the taxes are due for and not the year they are filed in. So if the mother is awarded the odd years then they would be 2021, 2023, 2025 etc. In other words in 2022 you file for 2021 which is an odd year. You may have to get the lawyers or courts involved again if there... View More
She agreed to him doing this in 2019,her taxes got denied while his got accepted.Her son lives full time with her.
answered on Feb 24, 2021
She needs to file a paper return with a letter stating that the child lives with her full time. The IRS will usually investigate and ask each parent to prove who had primary custody.
We tried to recover by filing an amendment, however the county claims the dealine had passed.
answered on Nov 19, 2020
Generally, time deadlines for tax assessment appeals are hard deadlines. So if you have missed this deadline you probably cannot contest an assessment for that closed year. However, you could contest for the next year. Finally, I am not a Indiana attorney, so to be sure of your rights to contest... View More
I received a settlement in 2017 for a personal injury suit. In June of this year the IRS advised that I owe tax on this. I never received a 1099 for the settlement. The IRS stated I need to go through a tax attorney. I have very limited income at this time and not sure how to proceed.
answered on Aug 24, 2020
Try contacting a low income taxpayer clinic (LITC). Here is the link to find one in your area
https://taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/about/litc
If you cannot find a LITC to take your case then you may have to hire an attorney. Most of us work anywhere in the country and offer a free... View More
How to get stimulus payment? I listed myself as homemaker and didn’t file injured spouse claim. I don’t think it’s fair that me and my kids don’t get anything is there something I could do?
answered on Apr 23, 2020
There's not enough information here to determine a course of action. I would suggest hiring a local CPA or Tax Attorney to assist you.
answered on Apr 14, 2020
There are only two requirements for anyone to receive the stimulus check: Filing an income tax return for 2018 or 2019 (2019 tax returns can be filed anytime, but--because of the pandemic--they are not due until August of September, 2020); and still be alive and breathing.
- Father & i never married
- Father doesnt get a return dur to back-taxes & debts
- Father does not pay child support
- He can claim head of household from Oct 2019 - Feb 2019 for myself & our son
- Before we separated, I txted him that he could claim... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2020
For IRS purposes whichever parent provided more than half of the support for the child is the custodial parent and is entitled to claim the child.
To transfer that right to the other parent requires a Form 8332. A verbal promise is not enforceable.
Based on the information... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2020
In my opinion, it would be best to pay it, so your account shows that you are all paid up with your state.
It was my last joint return after a divorce filed through a preparer in Indianapolis, IN. The preparer has claimed that for "privacy reasons" she can't give me a copy, though she did give my ex a copy. I did pay half the fees for the prep but paid them directly to my ex. This is... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2020
If you filed a joint return with your ex husband you are entitled to a copy of the joint return. However, if you intend to give your copy to another tax preparer, then your ex husband will have to consent to the release of HIS confidential information.
He has refused to let me have any of the $750 rapid refund we were approved for. He then took every bit of the remaining funds off of the card. Due to his abusive alcoholism we are not staying together as of 2/13/20.
answered on Feb 15, 2020
Did you report any income on the joint return that contributed to the refund? If so, you may be entitled to injured spouse relief.
My husband was involved in a rear end collision that caused damage to his spine. He will soon lose his physically demanding job due to his injury. We need to withdraw from his 401k - would this situation exempt us from paying the 10% penalty for early withdrawal? Thank you!
answered on Feb 5, 2020
A tax attorney or officer at your bank should be able to advise you on the tax aspects of such a withdrawal. But the more important question here is why you and your husband are contemplating the withdrawal. If your husband is represented by an attorney in this accident, it's possible that... View More
my ex has not seen our child in 4+ year and has not carried insurance on her for 2+ years..i also have not had an address or phone for him for 3+ years..can he still claim her on his taxes..he is currently current his child support
answered on Jan 8, 2020
You're dealing with two separate sets of laws in two completely separate jurisdictions both state domestic law and federal tax law.
What does the parenting plan say? If there's a state order that he's in compliance with that allows him to take the child deductions then not... View More
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