He moved out the home, provided no financial support , moved back into the home, and is now living in the garage. We filed joint tax returns for 2018 he filed separately and claimed the kids because he made more money is that legal? Even though the kids and I never left the home and I provided all... View More 
answered on Apr 11, 2020
Whoever pays more than one half of the support may claim a child as a dependent.
Whoever proves that he/she provided more than 1/2 of the support of the child.
It's a matter of proof, by documents.
What can we do
answered on Feb 23, 2020
NO WILL, then typically all assets go to the children in equal shares.
All liabilities, including taxes must be paid FIRST. Then, the remaining assets go to the children. If there are any predeceased children, then typically their heirs at law take their shares. Every state is not exactly... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2020
You are not required to hire an attorney to fix the problem but it would be a lot simpler.
I did contact both offices.
answered on Nov 22, 2019
Your resident state will tax your nationwide/worldwide income. You can claim a tax credit for taxes paid to the other state (or country). You end up, in effect, paying the higher of the two rates. Be careful of the expiring statute of limitations on claiming the credits, or you will end up... View More
I'm a limited partner in two real estate partnerships that file composite returns for the investors. I opted into the composite return, and then realized that I have income in WI from both partnerships (I'm a non-resident). I don't think WI allows an individual to be included in... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2019
Put both k-1s on your individual return. Include all withholding.
Our organization has an annual Spring Sale and an annual Fall Sale. Are one or both of these annual sales exempt?
answered on Sep 20, 2019
The statute reads "only upon an annual basis." A quick review does not reveal any NC cases or regulations interpreting the language further. I think you'd be going out on a limb applying an alternate interpretation to what a court would likely consider a 'plain meaning'... View More
I am involved as the victim of an identity theft operation called ghosting. My bank altered the tax ID # and my date of birth on the internal documents that are associated with my business accounts, overriding my social security number and date of birth with the identifiers belonging to somebody... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2019
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I havent been able to get a clear answer on this. If DFS is not regulated and taxed in NC then i shouldn't have to pay state taxes on my yearly winnings right? Only Federal taxes. If so what is it taxed under and at what %
answered on Jun 17, 2019
Wrong. The income is taxable, whether legal or not. Same as for income from embezzlement, illegal drug sales, or racketeering.
Transferring a UGMA account to the now of-age beneficiary. We have the option of transferring to a joint Tenants in Common account with 80% ownership to the primary beneficiary and 20% to joint account holder (former custodian). Would there be any tax penalties or tax ramifications for the 20%... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2019
The person who set up the UGMA (grantor) and put money into the account--for the benefit of a minor--can withdraw any or all of the money at any time. If the account drew interest over the time it existed, the interest will be (or perhaps already has been) reported to the IRS as interest received... View More
I keep reading different rules about civil pensions rules in North Carolina and wanted clarity.
answered on Jun 10, 2019
Call the state taxing authority or agency and ask for clarification.
The IRS said to expect my return between end of June to end of July. Is there any way to get legal help for having to wait so long due to negligence of Liberty tax?
answered on May 29, 2019
You can file a civil suit against liberty for their mistake, possibly fraud, or malpractice. It will depend on the facts and circumstances. I would suggest reading the service agreement they gave you because it most likely contains limitations on venue and mediation/arbitration clauses among other... View More
Can we take those final loan proceeds from the sale of a house and pay off the mortgage on our current primary residence which we are about to make into a rental property?
answered on May 22, 2019
Yes, once you receive the funds you can do whatever you want with them. It's not going to change the tax ramifications.
My grandma wants 120k for her property (free and clear), which I just moved into. I'm also an investor that plans to update the home, possibly cash out refi, and rent it out after purchase. I'm wondering what options I have as far as purchasing. 120k is top of the market price... View More
answered on May 6, 2019
There is no difference between seller financing within a family and seller financing involving strangers. In either event, to protect yourself and your grandmother from possible trouble later, you and your grandmother should hire a lawyer to draw up all of the necessary papers to consummate the... View More
NCDOR sent a letter that the garnishment for taxes in 2008 and 2010 had been satisfied. Years later, they start sending letters stating that money is still owed for those years. When asked about this, the lady said that it was for an amount that was written off, but later added back on. Is this... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2019
Sure; but before you do, be sure the NCDOR is talking about taxes for 2008 and 2010, and not some other year.
I moved to NC in 2003.
answered on Apr 15, 2019
This question is confusing as written. It appears you are saying you failed to pay Connecticut personal property tax on your car(s) for the past 15 years, then moved to North Carolina; and now that Connecticut has started dunning you for the taxes, you are asking lawyers how to settle? Is that... View More
I have received a K-1 (form 1065) as part of a tax package associated with my investment in iShare S&P Commodity-Index Trust. My financial advisor purchased 256 dollars of the EFT, and sold 2 shares at 16 dollars each. Those are all the actions related to the ETF from my transactions. The... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2019
The reason you have been unable to get any free advice or help from the 5 CPAs and the IRS is probably because the amount of money involved is to small. Asking lawyers is a waste of time too. De minimus non curat lex.
he was driving with out a license and also got dwis (he never had a license) he said last time he went to court i think around 20 years he was told to do dwi assesments he did not finish ( his mom tells me he was told he would never get a license ,,he never had them ) but can he get them in nc... View More
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answered on Mar 30, 2019
It is possible. From your description, he would need to fully comply with the requirements set forth in his DWI's then he would need to request a DMV hearing but their may be other things he needs to do as well.
The NC Dept. Of Rev. has taken my tax return for the last 3years applying it to what they say is tax I owed from my 1999 sole proprietor business.. The IRS says they have no record of it they don't keep records past ten years
answered on Mar 15, 2019
If you owe the IRS a debt that they are collecting on they should be able to provide you with an account transcript. Since they are saying they do not have a record of the debt, ask NC what the debt is for and ask for proof that it is owed.
Should I wait for the IRS to contact me or should I completed a 1040x amended return. I have read online both answers.
answered on Feb 21, 2019
If you amend and pay the difference you can resolve it now.
If you wait for a letter from the IRS there will be interest and penalties.
You should also calculate the tax that would be owed so you know what you're looking at as far as payment interest, and penalties.
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