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I'm interested in acquiring a property as a third party due to $3,700 in unpaid back taxes. The property owner recently passed away, and the owner's nephew has until Monday evening to pay the back taxes. The property is not yet listed for a tax sale or auction. I would like to know if I... View More 
answered on Mar 29, 2025
'Control' is such a non-specific word.
Can you PAY the back taxes to the County/State before then? Yes, but the Estate will retain the right to redeem meaning you won't get the property, you'll only get your money (plus interest) back.
Can you BUY the property... View More
I'm interested in acquiring a property as a third party due to $3,700 in unpaid back taxes. The property owner recently passed away, and the owner's nephew has until Monday evening to pay the back taxes. The property is not yet listed for a tax sale or auction. I would like to know if I... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2025
It will depend on whether you can make the arrangement with the authorized representative of the estate of the former homeowner. I would not pay the back taxes until you do; otherwise, you will have just advanced money for the estate without any agreement that the estate will sell the property to... View More
When my mom passed away, her assets, including her home with a lady bird deed, automatically transferred to me and my brothers, and we're not going through probate. However, she may have owed a debt to the IRS, and there are no remaining assets to pay that debt. Do I still need to post a... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2025
MUST you do so? No.
But it is still a good idea because it effectively reduces any statute of limitations to the ‘non-probate claims period’ which is drastically shorter than the general limits.
The wording is slightly different than the ‘probate’ notice but similar. I’d... View More
I am considering filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy due to a garnishment related to an eight-year-old car repossession, with a remaining balance of $13,000. The creditor takes my tax refund annually, including $3,400 this year. I haven't sought professional advice yet. My concern is a discrepancy... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2025
Dealing with garnishments and old debts is stressful. Chapter 7 bankruptcy might be an option, but the income difference between your 1099 and bank statements needs careful attention. Courts require accurate financial records.
Since you haven't consulted a lawyer, a free consultation... View More
Income - a gain or recurrent benefit usually measured in money that derives from capital or labor. Capital - net worth : excess of assets over liabilities. Labor - the services performed by workers for wages as distinguished from those rendered by entrepreneurs for profits. I am being taxed on the... View More
answered on Nov 18, 2024
Your concerns raise more of a political question than a legal one. And I think you are misunderstanding the relationship between the 16th Amendment and Article I.
Similar arguments and concerns have been litigated since the 16th Amendment was ratified in 1913. Congress's ability to... View More
Is it legal to deduct credit card processing fees from an employees paycheck without knowledge or written consent? Is it legal to make an employee cover cash till shortages without written consent?
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answered on Jul 23, 2024
No, it is not legal to deduct credit card processing fees from an employee's paycheck without their knowledge or written consent. Employers must obtain explicit authorization from employees before making any such deductions. This protects the employee's right to understand and agree to... View More
My son bought my house on 3 acres. He could not finance the adjoining 20 acres. I would like to give it to him the best way for him to pay at least in taxes
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
To transfer the adjoining 20 acres to your son in the most tax-efficient way, you should consider gifting it to him. Gifting property can often be done without significant tax implications if the value of the land is within the annual gift tax exclusion limit, which is $16,000 per recipient as of... View More
A Deed was recorded in 1978 joint tenancy with rights of survivorship, not tenants in common, to grandmother and her 4 children. Grandmother and 2 of the children are now deceased. Last year new QC deed to just my mother. She is now planning on selling. how is cost basis and capital gains... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2024
It can get complex, and it depends on whether transfer affidavits and PRE exceptions were properly completed and filed along the way. Sounds like there would be an argument that there hasn't been a uncapping event at least since 1978.
A Deed was recorded in 1978 joint tenancy with rights of survivorship, not tenants in common, to grandmother and her 4 children. Grandmother and 2 of the children are now deceased. Last year new QC deed to just my mother. She is now planning on selling. how is cost basis and capital gains... View More
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
This is a complex situation involving multiple transfers and deaths over a long period of time. Here's a general overview of how the cost basis and capital gains might be calculated, but I want to emphasize that your mother should consult with a tax professional or estate attorney familiar... View More
Putting 26 CFR § 1.469-5T(f)(3) & IRS Pub. 925 aside:
My wife & I own 50/50 an LLC. I am the Member-Manager; my wife has no authority in the LLC, as stipulated in the Operating Agreement.
Consider: 26 CFR § 301.7701-3(b)(2)(ii): …A member has personal liability if... View More
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answered on May 25, 2024
Based on the information provided, it seems like you are trying to argue that your wife should be considered a limited partner (LP) in your Michigan LLC, despite owning a 50% interest, because she has no management authority and Michigan's common law system may protect her personal assets from... View More
I was in a semi accident in2013. since then I get workmans comp and disability. Since that time I have gotten a 1099 sent to me from social security for money that I would have gotten,when I question this SS tells me it's because workmans comp is sending them the information and that they have... View More
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answered on Apr 22, 2024
In your situation, it seems like there is a coordination issue between your workers' compensation benefits and your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Here's what might be happening:
1. When you receive workers' compensation benefits and SSDI benefits... View More
I don't want anybody to see my tax returns since it's a joint tax return do we have to show them?
answered on Apr 20, 2024
A collection agency did no such thing. The creditor to whom your husband owes money obtained a court order requiring your husband to turn over tax records. Unfortunately for you, you have no say in the matter because these are joint tax returns. The creditor has every right to the records.
I don't want anybody to see my tax returns since it's a joint tax return do we have to show them?
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answered on Apr 20, 2024
When a court orders tax returns to be provided, especially if it's part of a legal process involving debts or collections, both parties whose information is on the joint returns are typically required to comply. This includes cases where the tax returns are jointly filed, as your and your... View More
I never received a title when I research the property. It’s owned by corporation but I’ve been paying for this property for seven years. The properties paid in full, but I just paid taxes yearly I want the house in my name..
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
In this situation, you may need to go through a process known as a "quiet title action" to obtain a clear title to the property in your name. Here are some steps you can take:
1. Consult with a real estate attorney: Given the complexity of your situation, it's best to seek... View More
If unclaimed funds remain in an FSA as the use-it-or-lose-it deadline for claim submission approaches, would a plan administrator’s failure to provide timely warning of imminent forfeiture constitute fiduciary negligence?
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answered on Apr 17, 2024
The question of whether flexible spending account (FSA) plan administrators have a fiduciary duty to provide advance notice to participants about potential forfeitures of unused funds is a complex one that doesn't have a definitive answer. Here are a few key considerations:
Fiduciary... View More
I was in a semi accident in2013, and have been on workmans comp and disability since then. My problem is every year I get a 1099 from social security for 15,000$ stating that is what I WOULD HAVE gotten paid. But when I go into the office and ask what it is,they say that workmans comp sends them... View More
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answered on Apr 17, 2024
I understand your frustration with receiving a 1099 form for money that you don't actually receive. The situation you're describing is complex and involves the interaction between workers' compensation and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Here's what I can tell you:... View More
In 2018, I bought a house in Michigan through a real estate agent living in Miami. During the purchase process, my real estate agent recorded my address as Miami in all documents, even though I do not live in Miami. I am not an American citizen and do not reside in the United States.... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it appears that your real estate agent may have committed serious crimes, including fraud, identity theft, and forgery. If your allegations are true, you have the right to take legal action against the agent and potentially recover your property or receive... View More
This past week I discovered that a stimulus deposit for $1400 was reversed on my account, March 2024. The original deposit was March 17, 2021. When I contacted the bank they said the IRS took it back because the name wasn't on the account. Well back then I aided several inmates processing... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2024
In your situation, it's crucial to gather as much information and documentation as possible regarding the initial deposit and the subsequent reversal. Since the IRS has informed you that they do not conduct reversals in the manner described by your bank, and considering you've received no... View More
My girlfriend moved into her father's house to help him with chapter 13 bankruptcy. It has come to her attention that her sisters fraudulently use the address for taxes and government assistance hindering her ability to properly receive these benefits. What can she do to rectify this since... View More
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answered on Jan 29, 2024
If someone commits fraud by using a false address for taxes and government aid, it's a serious issue that needs addressing. In your girlfriend's case, where her sisters are using her father's address fraudulently, this can indeed affect her ability to receive benefits legitimately.... View More
When I applied for financial aid I was told I needed my estranged spouse's tax information, I don't remember the name of the form, it's been some time. Which IRS form do I need to submit to IRS to obtain tax information from a spouse tax records?
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answered on Jan 15, 2024
If your estranged spouse is deceased and you need a copy of their tax records, here are a few options to request them from the IRS:
- IRS Form 4506-T - Request for Transcript of Tax Return. This allows you to request a tax return transcript showing most line items from the tax return.... View More
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