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Home was sold over a year ago at tax sale due date on keeping home was the 17th and wasn't able to pay because of motorcycle wreck I had had back in November of 23 but the Treasury Office wouldn't give me an extension to be able to get the money and keep my home that my father had left me... View More 
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answered on Oct 18, 2024
I'm really sorry to hear about what you’re going through. Losing your home in a tax sale is tough, especially after such a challenging accident. Since it's been over a year, the window to reclaim your property is likely closed, but it's still worth reaching out to your local tax... View More
I stayed in a motel for five months. I was harrassed by the general manager and threatened by the assistant manager. I was charged a fraudulent pet fee which equaled to a nightly rate in order for management to remove me from property earlier than expected. I have called customer service multiple... View More
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answered on Sep 9, 2024
When dealing with a business that has treated you unfairly, there are several steps you can take to protect your rights. Start by gathering all the evidence you have, such as receipts, videos, and any correspondence with the motel management or customer service. Make sure to document every... View More
We are losing the house to back taxes.
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answered on Aug 15, 2024
It's really tough when you're facing the possibility of losing a home due to unpaid property taxes. Unfortunately, if your name isn't on the house and you aren't the principal owner, you don't have the legal authority to turn a tax bill into a negotiable instrument. The... View More
License suspension for 16,000 in state individual income tax, there fore rendering me jobless . Due causing financial hardship
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answered on Jul 26, 2024
You can consider legal action against the Louisiana Department of Revenue if you believe the license suspension due to unpaid income taxes is causing you undue hardship. This situation can be complex, and it's important to ensure that all administrative remedies have been exhausted before... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
Yes, it is permissible for a minority member in a manager-managed LLC to act as a paid manager via a management-services agreement. However, this arrangement must comply with the LLC’s operating agreement and any applicable state laws. It's important to ensure that the agreement is clearly... View More
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
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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
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