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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Louisiana on
Q: Is the deferred compensation or drop from public employee are State taxable after 72 of age

I retired from Jefferson Parish

T. Augustus Claus
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answered on Sep 29, 2023

Typically, deferred compensation is subject to state tax when it is distributed, regardless of age.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Louisiana on
Q: Can donated property be rescinded. The donated property was not legally done. How can that be fixed

A pastor was given the church property when the church was dissolved

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Jun 12, 2023

This is an example why my advice to anyone involved with the transaction of immoveable property (sale, donation, anythng)----get an attorney involved--you want it done correctly so that someone in the future does not come back and place a cloud on the title of the property. In your scenario my... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Identity Theft for Louisiana on
Q: If it's my 1st time using cash app and I made a mistake by sendin someone my tax refund and I'm poor now can I get it ba

Back I really need it I'm poor now my kids and I

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answered on Mar 4, 2023

If you accidentally sent your tax refund to someone else on Cash App, you may be able to request a refund of the payment. However, it will depend on a few factors, such as whether the recipient has already accepted the payment or withdrawn the funds.

To request a refund on Cash App, you can...
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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Louisiana on
Q: it will be 10 years that I owe back sales tax in Louisiana, is there a statue of limitation?

My ex-husband and I had to close our business due to illness. We owed back sales tax and were unable to repay them. It will be 10 years in March that we filed the last sales tax report. How long does the state of Louisiana have to collect the money? Also, if there is a limitation, how do we get... View More

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answered on Mar 4, 2023

In Louisiana, there is no statute of limitations for sales tax liabilities. This means that the state can attempt to collect back sales taxes owed, even if it has been several years since the taxes were due.

However, it is possible that the state may have already written off or discharged...
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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and Tax Law for Louisiana on
Q: Can I send my 2022 tax transcripts as supporting document for Affidavit of Support i-864 filing before 2023 tax session

Hi, I'm a LPR and, we are trying to concurrently file I-130 and I-485( for my husband.) And I know I will need to send Affidavit of Support i-864 along with I485. And I'm also the sponsor for him. But my concern is that is it fine to send 2022 tax transcripts which I filled for few day... View More

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answered on Mar 2, 2023

As a sponsor for your husband's Affidavit of Support (Form I-864), you are required to provide evidence of your income from the most recent tax year. If you have already filed your 2022 tax return and have access to your tax transcripts, you can include them as supporting documents for your... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Foreclosure, Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Louisiana on
Q: What is the law on renewed judgements? I had a judgement renewed after the 10 years was over. See more.

In 2012 I fell behind on mobile home loan and was told if not caught up It would be repossessed. I immediately caught it up but they said judgement would stay for the remaining loan term and i didnt need to go in every 3 years like before when loan matured. It was financed for 12 years only the... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Feb 22, 2023

You have a lot of information and most people who want to provide you an informed answer would like to see a copy of the original judgment and when it was recorded as well as a copy of the "renewed" judgment and when it was recorded to see if the process for revival of a judgment was done... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Louisiana on
Q: Do i have to pay the 10 percent of what my vehicle is worth in the state of Louisiana when I get a new license plate.

And I'm 70 percent DV

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Oct 3, 2022

In answer to your question, no, however, if you have purchased a vehicle and seek to get it registered into your name, then generally you will have to pay tax on the purchase price of the vehicle which is approximately 10 percent (tax rate depends on which zip code you are residing and the tax rate... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Real Estate Law for Louisiana on
Q: I have a property I would like to purchase but is having a hard time getting the tax sale purchase to sale

At the time of the auction the owner had died and her heirs wasn't aware of the sale but is willing to sale to me but can't because the tax sale has 100% but hasn't quiet the title.I have offered him cash and still won't sale he doesn't live in state and the property is now... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Sep 27, 2022

If this property is in Louisiana and you are not in Louisiana and this property is going up for a tax sale, then I strongly recommend that you contact and hire a Louisiana real estate attorney practicing in the local jurisdiction where the tax sale is being held so that you can make sure that all... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law and Tax Law for Louisiana on
Q: Do I need an attorney to file a Responsive Pleading to Board of Tax Appeals regarding the LA Dept of Revenue?
Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Aug 7, 2022

Depends. If you are an individual /solo proprietor, then you do not. If you are a company (corporation, LLC) then yes. That said, there's a saying that's essentially true: only a fool represents himself----thus I highly recommend that you contact a tax attorney to represent you in... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Louisiana on
Q: If i own a tax lien certificate on property in st tamany parish, can this property be sold without paying the interest?

Plus the penalty?

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Jul 29, 2022

Assuming proper recordation in the public record, the new owner would not have clear title unless the tax lien certificate is resolved.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Louisiana on
Q: If I inherited property and it was sold in a sales tax auction without notifying me do I have the right to appeal that?

A succession was done before the property was sold. The property was in the auction as if yesterday, July21,2022.

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Jul 21, 2022

More information is needed to answer your question-----you should contact a real estate lawyer or if a succession was completed putting you in possession of the property, then contact the succession lawyer and bring up your concerns. You use the phrase sales tax auction----depending on when this... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Estate Planning and Family Law for Louisiana on
Q: What is the rules of tax purchase on property. He has paid taxes since 2005 . Prperty owner has died no kids or wife..
Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Jul 12, 2022

Depends----did you purchase the tax title or did you pay the taxes but in the owner's name? There's a big difference here. Anyway, I would contact a local attorney in your area and to discuss your options.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Louisiana on
Q: Can my current husband claim my daughter on our taxes?

I have two children, I am domicile, My ex-husband claims one child, and I claimes the other. That’s how it has been for three years. This year I am without work, as my current husband works so that I may stay home with the children. My ex-husband is threatening court as he believes that he is... View More

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Apr 28, 2022

Yes your second husband can claim the dependency on your joint tax return.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Louisiana on
Q: Can I pay my late grandmothers property taxes to take ownership in three years of her house?

My grandmother passed away last year, and the house was left to her three children. I have no contact with my dad, aunt or uncle. I lived with her for three years and continued to live there after her passing. She has delinquent taxes as of 2021. I was inquiring about paying these taxes. Would I be... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Mar 16, 2022

This is not as easy as just paying the delinquent taxes, but you can attempt to do so however there are a number of specific steps you have to take in order to (eventually) obtain clear title to the property. I would recommend that you contact a real estate attorney in your area and set up a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Tax Law for Louisiana on
Q: Does a prenup help with tax issues?

My boyfriend has back taxes he owes from before we were together. If we decide to get married would a prenup keep my refund from being taken to cover his debt? We live in Louisiana, or is there someway other than filing married but separately because we wouldnt get the deductions? Thanks!

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Feb 4, 2022

You need both Prenuptial and to filed married filing separately

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Estate Planning for Louisiana on
Q: What should I do about a Property Sale Tax letter I received for a house I don't live in but was willed to me

My wife inherited 50% her grandfather's house in 2013 when he passed away. We weren't allowed to move in because Louisiana deemed it a family house. Her aunt has been living in the house since 2014 but is not paying property tax. We received a letter in the mail with my wife’s name and... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Oct 26, 2021

At some point in time the taxes will have to be paid or you risk losing ownership of the house. Based on your post, it is not clear whether the sheriff has seized the property for a tax sale, or if someone pad the unpaid taxes and "purchased" the property---you need to contact an... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Louisiana on
Q: i have a property that is in my deceased mothers name a tax notice was not received to pay taxes on the property so it

sold without me knowing found out notices were sent to address that had no box so no certified receipt was signed can i be required to pay redemption of property fee to nullify the sale

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Jul 28, 2021

You should speak to both a property or real estate attorney and a succession attorney to answer your question contained in your post and to get this property out of your mother's name. I am fairly certain the redemption must be paid as the property owner has some obligation to notify the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Louisiana on
Q: Can an elderly person donate property to another person?

Grandmother wants to give 50% of house to grandson.

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Jun 11, 2021

As long as the donor is of sound mind, the donor should be able to donate his/her interest to whomever he/she wants----since you are discuss a house, which I interpret to mean real property, there are rules on how to donate real property, which if not followed, may nullify the donation----so, I... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Tax Law for Louisiana on
Q: If the non custodial parent owes in arrears, are they able to claim the child as a dependent on their taxes?
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Mar 3, 2021

No. The tax dependency exemption is not available to a parent in arrears in child support.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Child Custody for Louisiana on
Q: Nov 2019, I was awarded custody of my daughter, with liberal visitation for the mother. Child lived the whole year with

me, and only went one day to her mothers in 2020. Upon filing with turbo tax, it was determined that because of the court order I would be able to file HOH and qualify for the EIC and the mother gets to claim as a dependent. Mother isn’t happy with just the dependent. In an email with her lawyer,... View More

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Feb 27, 2021

If you were domiciliary parent, then you get the dependency deduction unless a judgment says otherwise.

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