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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Civil Rights and Municipal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Can a city that charges sales tax for emergency services also make a mandatory subscription service for ambulance servic

On July 17, 2023, Broken Arrow City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3794 which removed the opt-out provision for participation in the LifeRide emergency medical services program and made the fee mandatory for all utility customers of the City of Broken Arrow. During fiscal year 2017, when... View More

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answered on Sep 14, 2023

In many jurisdictions, cities have the authority to charge fees for specific services, including emergency medical services like ambulance rides. The decision to make the fee mandatory for utility customers is typically within the purview of the city council or local government, subject to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Oklahoma on
Q: I’m getting married in Mexico in November & just realized my dad hasn’t filed his taxes for multiple years.

I didn’t realize the IRS could put a hold on your passport. He’s never been out of the country before and this would be his first time filing for a passport. He’s just careless and hasn’t filed. I’m really sad and want my dad to walk me down the aisle.. is that even going to be possible... View More

Linda Simmons Campbell
Linda Simmons Campbell
answered on Feb 7, 2023

The IRS uses many tactics to get people to comply with the tax laws, this is one of them. If you wedding is not until November that should give him enough time to get this moving forward and hopefully enable him to obtain a passport. Your father needs to contact a tax attorney and at least have... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Tax Law for Oklahoma on
Q: I need to know who has POA over me. can u help me

I know a loan on my house was done when I was in prison. and this same person remarried myself and Logue. I thought I was divorced in 2012. But I have been supporting him and his other females unknown to me. My trust I had got wiped clean and now I'm over 20,000 in debt

Carli Jo Aelker
Carli Jo Aelker
answered on Oct 26, 2022

if you are asking specifically regarding the IRS or State you can call, confirm your identity, and see who has an active Power of Attorney on your account. The representatives you speak to should be able to give guidance on how to revoke that power as well.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Tax Law and Appeals / Appellate Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Have claimed winnings and I have to reclaim and if I want and get the information to transfer my to the bank account and
Carli Jo Aelker
Carli Jo Aelker
answered on Nov 1, 2022

Hi! You might be able to get a clear answer if you reword your question. The way it is laid out is a little confusing to understand.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Is there any decal stickers or tags that are required to be on a coin operated vending machine.
Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Nov 1, 2022

The technical answer is if it is In a place of business or intended to be for profit (even if it is not profitable) then yes a decal is required from the tax commission.

2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law, Divorce and Tax Law for Oklahoma on
Q: There is no mortgage on my home , can the court make my house go to sherrifs sale?

In a divorce we as ordered 7yrs ago for my house to be sold and property be sold , divi50/50 . Now court is trying to make my home go to sherrifs sale. Nothing is owed on my home

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Sep 10, 2022

Could be for property taxes. Those are yearly regardless of a mortgage or not.

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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Oklahoma on
Q: What is the Oklahoma Statute that exempts gains from the sale of out-of-state real property from Oklahoma taxation?

Oklahoma 2021 tax return Form 511 instructions states:

"An Oklahoma resident individual is taxed on all income reported on the federal return, except...the gains/losses from the sales or exchange of real property in another state."

What is the specific Oklahoma Statute that addresses this?

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Jun 5, 2022

When dealing with taxes I encourage you to contact a tax law attorney- however if you still desire the information you may start looking at 68 O.S. § 2358 (OSCN 2022)

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Oklahoma on
Q: We are residents of Oklahoma. Sold land in Texas. We will pay capital gain taxes federally, but which state do we pay
Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Apr 12, 2022

You need to sit down with a tax attorney and go through this as it is a detailed matter that is beyond the scope of this forum. However, if you are an oklahoma resident this will still be considered income for tax purposes.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Oklahoma on
Q: My mother is trying to file her taxes. She has filed for divorce due to abuse but the other party will not sign

She has not lived with him for over 3 years, she lives in OK now and I believe he lives in MS. Is she considered legally separated and can she file as single?

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Apr 12, 2022

If she has not been granted a divorce then she is technically still married therefore she cannot file as single. However she can file married filing separately. You need to contact a family law attorney to help get the divorce finalized.

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy, Business Law and Tax Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Trustee in ch 7, Oklahoma, objects to solo 401k and related business is not legitimate, Roth ira transfers not exempt

I opened a Solo 401k under a llc I setup and have had little income . I transferred my IRA and Roth IRA finds to my new 401k. Three months later I had to file chapter 7. The trustee has said that my business is not legitimate, he gives no support of this, but I am scheduled for a 2004 deposition,... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 9, 2022

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Tax Law for Oklahoma on
Q: If you are making child support payments are they allowed to take your taxes.

I owe back payment but I thought if you made the monthly payment they couldn't take your taxes. They didn't take it last year

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Feb 6, 2022

In short, yes it is within the ability of CSS to take taxes to pay for arrears.

1 Answer | Asked in Education Law, Tax Law, Banking and Business Law for Oklahoma on
Q: I am on a school board for a private school.

Can a parent make a donation to the school (501c3) and then ask for the money back if they move or enroll their child elsewhere?

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Jan 5, 2022

The parent can ask - but there isn't anything requiring the refund. There is no federal law, and most states classify the donation as a gift and therefore no longer the property of the person giving the donation, and thus not required to be returned. However, if the funds were donated with... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Tax Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Is there a law or statute that applies to hotels/motel stays and rates after 30 days in regards to taxes ect?
Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Dec 30, 2021

In essence the answer is no, but the Oklahoma Administrative Code 710:65-19-143 does spell it out a little.

Hotels, motels, apartments, etc.

(a) The gross receipts from the furnishing of rooms, except meeting rooms, by a hotel, apartment-hotel, cottage camp, or lodging house...
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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Cannabis & Marijuana Law, Constitutional Law and Native American Law for Oklahoma on
Q: I’m a Native American business owner on tribal land am I liable to the state government.

I am in the process off renouncing US citizenship and riding solely on my native citizenship. I as a Cherokee citizen should not have to carry US citizenship to have access to my ancestry and my ancestors land. I will ask for a chancellor to come into Indian territory “Oklahoma “ and conduct my... View More

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Oct 14, 2021

In a nut shell, the Native American tribes are considered domestic nations within the US not foreign nations (hence no US embassy). As a result you cannot denounce your US citizenship and expect to be able to remain in the US. This would restrict your business as well, unless you became a citizen... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Oklahoma on
Q: In oklahoma if I buy a motorcycle with expired tags will I be charged a penalty to get it tagged and titled in my name
Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Oct 6, 2021

In order for the tag/title to be transferred it has to be brought up to current. Whether you pay that fee or the seller is up to you as the purchaser.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Oklahoma Tax commission has ahold on my Oklahoma liquor license saying they don't have my taxes.... I have filled out
Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Sep 16, 2021

Not sure if you have a question. The tax commission can put a hold on that if you haven’t filed a previous year.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Oklahoma on
Q: My husband is incarcerated and has no earned income, can I file mfj and claim the ctc for our kids based on my income

I filed this way for 2020 and the IRS says my advanced ctc payments are eligibility pending, did I file my return in error?

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Sep 14, 2021

You would need to have your return reviewed by a Tax law attorney or a Tax Accountant to determine if you did something in error. You also need to make sure there has not been any other returns made where the kids were claimed, such as if the kids are your step kids then the other parent may have... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Hi! I would like to ask if I can accept donations as an artist, without having a tax number in the Us.

I would like to set up a booth at a local art & craft fair in the state Oklahoma

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Aug 4, 2021

Short answer, yes you may accept donations without a tax number, because by default your tax number is your social security number that you use on all your tax forms. The donations WILL be considered Income that you will still be liable paying taxes on as income. For further information contact... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Tax Law for Oklahoma on
Q: How do I report title jumping?

I traded a motorcycle for a truck and he never sent me a title. I found out the truck isn’t even in his name..

Jessica Brown
Jessica Brown
answered on Jul 16, 2021

I’d probably start by contacting the Attorney General’s office - specifically the consumer protection division. It might also be worth filing a police report for fraud and you could have a civil fraud claim against this person as well.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Oklahoma on
Q: In Oklahoma with Military tax exemption all places are to recognize this
Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Jul 13, 2021

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