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We've been separated since 2015. Separate maintenance was put in place. He moved out abandoning our children and I. He filled a fraudulent tax return in 2016. His attorney has filed a motion against me to force me to file joint taxes with him in 2017. Is this legal? What are my rights?... View More 
answered on Sep 8, 2018
Considering you are divorcing and you do not have faith in the ability of your soon to be ex to file an accurate return, you can file married filing separately. You could file head of household if you are separated, lived in separate households for the last 6 months (or more) of the year and... View More
I recieved notification of being audited for 2 seperate years, and need more time to put together the information.
answered on Aug 2, 2018
I am not licensed in South Carolina but most tax authorities will grant a reasonable extension. Just explain why you need it and it is likley it will be granted.
I am retiring soon, and plan to roll my government 401K-type plan into a self-directed checkbook IRA, with me as administrator and possibly also custodian.. The principal investment will be flipping foreclosure homes. I plan to buy the houses jointly with my IRA, to maximize the funds I have... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2018
You cannot live in the house. Anything that you use IRA money to buy cannot be for the benefit of the IRA member. You can manage the LLC that you set up, but you cannot work on the house yourself nor live in it during renovation. That is a prohibited transaction and will cause the IRS to... View More
Delinquent tax notice came on door
answered on May 23, 2018
You are required to pay rent because your rent obligation is determined through the contract you have with the landlord. The past taxes are the responsibility of the landlord, but this will not relieve you of your obligation to perform under your rental agreement as contracted with the landlord.... View More
We filed married/joint in the past and with 2 dependents resulting in receiving EIC. Now both children are over age 17 which lessens the refund, I know. Which way would I get a better return, especially being currently unemployed?
answered on Jan 24, 2018
If you are still married you cannot file as single. You can file married filing jointly or married filing separately. It is impossible to tell you which way you would get a bigger refund so I can only speak in general terms. There are certain deductions that you will not be allowed to take if... View More
I have no criminal history. I been very stupid.
answered on Jan 1, 2018
This is not something you should be posting on a public forum. You need to contact a tax attorney and discuss your options. Most of us offer a free consultation. A good tax attorney should be able to help you reconstruct your records and seek to minimize your penalties.
answered on Apr 27, 2017
I am assuming that you are referring to a property tax bill. nullo bono means many things, however, it is likely that the County realized that the tax bill was improperly issued. If this occurs, the County can issue a new bill that is correct. If you sold a car, for instance, the bill may be... View More
I work as a tipped employee in a restaurant and rarely see a paycheck due to the money I make. I received my w2 and due to the lack of federal withholdings I owe a large amount of taxes. Is there any liability on the employer's end?
answered on Apr 11, 2017
The withholding is governed by the Form W-4 you (the taxpayer) fill out when you start working somewhere. Here's a W-4 for 2017 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw4.pdf Based on your entries on the Form, the withholding will be adjusted. Often, people will put so many exemptions on the Form... View More
She has no income. I do claim her as a dependent. Is it legal for them to retain my refund?
answered on Feb 20, 2017
Typically if you claimed her as a dependent, the state would not keep your refund to apply it to her tax debt. However, you can only claim your spouse as a dependent if you file as Married Filing Separately and meet other qualifications.
If you filed as "Married Filing Jointly"... View More
Recieved a letter form the IRS for adjusted tax $$$ received and a bill that exactly matches my wife's taxes withheld by her previous employer for 2013. We have pay stubs and W2s showing taxes withheld from her pay.
answered on Sep 8, 2015
I would respond to the IRS letter with your proof of taxes having been withheld by your employer.
In answer to your question, while you are liable, the employer is liable too.
answered on Oct 30, 2013
Inheritance tax is now $5,250,000. If the property is greater than that amount then your dad might want to consider gifting part of the estate away during his life. Otherwise, it may not be smart to give lifetime gifts.
The above is not legal advice. It is an illustration of options... View More
I was told by the IRS Tax advocate that as some of the years age, they would disappear from collection due to SOL, but she did not explain more specifics.
answered on Jan 13, 2011
Generally speaking, the IRS has 10 years from the date of assessment to collect taxes owed [See IRC Sec. 6502(a)]. However, this 10-year period can be suspended for a variety of reasons, including bankruptcy, collection due process hearings, litigation, and offers in compromise, among others. You... View More
I was told by the IRS Tax advocate that as some of the years age, they would disappear from collection due to SOL, but she did not explain more specifics.
answered on Jan 13, 2011
Generally speaking, the IRS has 10 years from the date of assessment to collect taxes owed [See IRC Sec. 6502(a)]. However, this 10-year period can be suspended for a variety of reasons, including bankruptcy, collection due process hearings, litigation, and offers in compromise, among others. You... View More
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