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I didn't know I had to report zero sales on a transient vendors license and received notice of estimated taxes due. I called multiple times and was told multiple times it was fixed. Apparently a tax lien was put in place, but around the same time it finally got fixed and I received... View More 
answered on Jun 10, 2020
There are companies that send people out to town halls to compile lists of people with liens and then sell them to companies that offer to help you with your lien. The lists are usually compiled a month or two before they are sold. You are likely receiving letters from one of these companies.... View More
Just thought the stimulus package was to help feed our family and keep bills paid
answered on Apr 18, 2020
The only intercepts will be for child support. No offset for past due taxes. It is an advance of a 2020 tax credit and it'll be calculated on the 2020 return. If you got too much good for you you don't have to pay it back of offset your 2020 taxes. If you didn't receive enough... View More
Per our divorce order he is able to claim 3 kids for taxes. What happens to the kids stimulus checks? They solely live with me and I provide all support.
answered on Apr 14, 2020
This is such a new issue that the Courts are trying to figure this issue out right now. It really depends if he is behind on child support. If he claimed the 3 kids this year he may get the money. If I were you I would file a motion with the Court requesting allocation of the stimulus money if he... View More
In 2020, I applied for the Homestead Reduction to my property taxes based on 2019 value of my home. I am 67 and earned only Social Security benefits in 2019. My County auditor says they go back to 2018 income. This makes no sense to me. Is it correct? I understand that I pay 2019 taxes in... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2020
Homestead law is a property law issue, not an income tax issue. The property laws of Ohio control. You need the opinion of an Ohio Lawyer.
I also heard her lawyer say this would be my year and my ex wife claimed our child anyway. I thought claiming in odd number years for tax purposes would mean that I claim 2019 being it’s an odd number year. If that’s the case what do I do? I don’t want to get her in trouble and I have tried... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2020
That's a statute. 18 USC 111.
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/111
Local income tax return was filled a year ago. I have tried to get in touch with the local tax office but then referred to another tax agency. I sent a letter stating I would agree to payment arrangements.
No response.
Got certified letter stating criminal charges for not paying.... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2020
Many jurisdictions have criminal penalties for non-payment of income taxes. The federal statute is 26 USC Section 7202. A criminal penalty is generally sought when the taxpayer has been ignoring letters and/or bills or is spending money without regard to his or her tax liability.
Filed in Ohio with a regional income tax agency for year 2014.
We were starting payment arrangements on the back taxes.
We were unaware we need them.
The tax agency says they notified the city where the taxes were filed for sometime ago.
The city tax agency... View More
My ex lie to that he took care of our tax we own but he file bankruptcy so IRS was coming after me. It is tax for year of 2007. Can they still keep going after me or is there statue of limitation?
answered on Feb 5, 2020
There is a 10 year statue of limitations (SOL) on collection. If the taxes were filed late then the SOL may not have passed yet. When your ex-husband filed for bankruptcy that stopped the SOL from running. The SOL stops running until the bankruptcy is discharged plus six months. Without seeing a... View More
He wants to still claim one child on his taxes because it is in our agreement. Can he legally do that still?
answered on Jan 27, 2020
Under IRS rules you have to fill out and sign a form to allow him to deduct the child. This is because the IRS defines you as the custodial parent.
However, you also have a court order that says he gets to claim the child.
So if you don't send over the form and you deduct the... View More
Is residential parent. She has claimed them every year. My question is even though I owe back support is she legally allowed to claim them or shall I claim them and her receive my return? Is she in contempt? The IRS audited me for claiming my children. Is there a statue for this and what is it?
answered on Jan 2, 2020
If you're not current on support she can claim them. The IRS rules and your domestic orders will not be the same.
If you come current and she still refuses to sign the proper documents to allow you to claim the dependents. Your relief is to file a contempt action in domestic court.... View More
I have tried countless time to make payment arrangements on a local tax which I owe. The agency will not negotiate with me at all. The original debt was $1600. The agency tacked on any additional $1900 in fees and interest. They will only allow 18 months to pay off the debt. I have a small... View More
As I stated i'm 18 and he claimed me as a dependent, if I would dropout of high school can that land him in jail? I just want to make sure he isn't doing anything wrong if I would choose to drop out. He said he can be charged with a federal crime for Tax Fraud and I want to make sure that... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2019
The ability to claim you as a dependent is not related to whether you're in high school. The question is did he provide over one half of your support.
understand that 20% will be with held at time of distribution. They said there may also be another 10% liability at tax time but they can't say for sure. How does that work?
answered on Sep 26, 2019
Funds distributed from a retirement account before age 59 1/2 are subject to an early withdrawal penalty of 10%.
There are exceptions but none apply to basic living expenses.
I've been paying local tax for 2016. I paid for 6 months @$138 a month. I received a certified letter that I owe more than the original amount. They're suing me in court. The original amount was $1700. In just 3 months it's over $2600!
I missed one payment and tried... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2019
You'll want to request your transcripts. Those will show where you were assessed tax, interest, penalties, etc...
I would suggest hiring a professional as this stuff is complex and difficult to navigate.
Best of luck.
I have 7k premarital debt from an unpaid medical bill that's been transferred to the attorney general's office. They try to offset my husband's state taxes every year but can't because it's premarital debt.
Only his name is on the mortgage.
Can I be put on... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2019
Your name can be put on the deed as an owner, but then the state can put a lien on your interest in the home. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a local estate planning attorney who can review the financial situation of you and your spouse. The attorney can then assist with preparing wills,... View More
Say someone had a full-time job that they could work remotely that was based in America and then a part-time job that they worked based in Japan while they are living in Japan. Would that person be taxed in America for their income and then in Japan for income earned there?
answered on Jul 3, 2019
Pretty much.
You can exclude a certain amount of foreign earned income from your US return if you meet eligibility requirements. There are special rules if your employer provides housing. The rules are different if you are self employed. There are also FBAR and FATCA issues to possibly... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2019
If the two of you get married and if you file your tax return married filing jointly the IRS may or may not look to see if your spouse ever filed. There was a time when the chances of that happening were remote--compared to today. With the advent of high-tech data systems now being used everywhere,... View More
I am studying phd at case western reserve university, ohio. I and my husband who are from Iran , have F1 and F2 visa respectively. last year my husband received ITIN. we filled our recent federal tax return as joint. my income was 23100.00 and 2500.00 federal tax withheld. we used standard... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2019
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