I filed my taxes last yr as married filing jointly bc thats how turbo tax said to file and since we were still legally married and no papers were filed i didnt want to get in trouble for filing incorrectly... so i got the first stimulus and the second and havent given him any... he filed for... Read more »
You filed as married, and you were married. Nothing inappropriate there. Even after the divorce petition is filed, you're still married until there is a final divorce decree. The stimulus payment is community property and you can spend it however you wish. Your soon-to-be ex's... Read more »
My W2 shows a $5000 difference from what was deducted vs what the trustee received. My bankruptcy lawyer has been no help & now my bankruptcy case is being dismissed. Is there anything I can do about this since my money was mishandled by my employer? What/if any law would the employer be... Read more »
Tons of laws! Basically, this would be the equivalent of civil theft. I would first alert the trustee and they may take care of it. If not, I would file a motion to compel in the bankruptcy court to have the money turned over.
My parents gifted us the house in 2020, how to we claim this? We're not going to sell it, rather we will sell our current house and use the equity and remodel the gifted house. We have lived in our current house for over 9yrs and it will be less than $500k, so capital gains tax shouldn't... Read more »
Your parents (the giftor) should file a gift tax return because the amount of the gift exceeds the exemption. The exemption is set at $15,000 per person. If your parents (two giftors) choose to gift split, and the gift is given to you and your wife, this allows for a $60,000 exemption ($15,000... Read more »
Father-in-law giving $250,000 to help purchase a property that is $500,000. This Texas property is 30 acres plus home. Will he be taxed on that "gift" or does it fall under the Lifetime Credit Tax Exemption? Additionally, it's not really a gift as we are leasing him 25 of the... Read more »
Short answer is yes he must file a gift tax return. However, there is a lifetime exemption amount of $11,700,000 per person. That means that your father can gift up to $11,700,000 tax free during and after his life via gifts and his estate. The lease does not matter. It is still a gift if you are... Read more »
Now indiv seeks order of protection to recover home theft of all property while accussed in jail on abuse charges fabricated
I am not clear on your question. It can be tricky throwing accusations at an alleged abuse victim because it can sound like a motive or logical justification for violence. You should also be aware that some prosecutors will consider the fact that a person is a veteran to mean they are MORE likely... Read more »
before the gold is paid for, we need to pay some right to sell tax. It’s a document that’s supposed to have the judge’s signature on it. It’is $45000
is this true or a lie
If you're buying gold, and someone is telling you that you have to pay for a document signed by a judge to purchase it, it's a scam. Buy from someone reputable, and preferably local.
There is no inheritance tax in Texas, and most estates are not large enough to require payment of any estate taxes. Find more information here:
https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/frequently-asked-questions-on-estate-taxes
The income tax code is not tied into voting. Think of childhood stars who had very large income (Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Shirley Temple, etc.) They all paid tax on their income even if they could not vote.
So if I upload a video from US but link it with my homecountry bank...which means I can't get the money in USA but only get money in my home country bank account..is that legal and fine? And what if I know someone who is working in USA and invested and have E2 visa(not green card), can I... Read more »
No! You are living and working in the U. S. in violation of your F-1 student status. There can be remedies to this mistake, but you need an appointment with a competent and experienced immigration attorney, who can take the time to provide legal advice.
The above is general information,... Read more »
If I donate to a 501(c)(3) silent auction one of my seminar's, what are the tax implications?
1) If I price the seminar at $500 and the winning bid is $600, then does the winner claim a $100 donation to the charity?
2) And do I claim a $500 donation to the charity in that case/... Read more »
Services are not an eligible deduction for the charitable contribution deduction. You would have to contribute cash or property.
If the winning bid is greater than the value of the item bid on, that person may receive a charitable deduction for the extra piece, BUT there are many many... Read more »
In 2015 my wife and I moved to Dallas from our primary residence in Austin for a new job opportunity. We rented the house out until 2019 when we then sold it. According to IRS publication 523 if you take a job over 50 miles from your primary residence, you should be eligible for some capital gains... Read more »
Your CPA is probably correct (at least in part). It depends on how long you used it as a rental property. I published a article in the Tax Adviser on this code section (section 121).
https://www.thetaxadviser.com/issues/2019/apr/involuntary-conversion-principal-residence.html
We were married for 20 years and now divorced for 3yrs.
I was a stay at home mom the entire time and my (ex)husband worked in IT- most of his work was contract so when we received his tax forms, they were 1099. Most times he pushed off the taxes to me to file (I had us go to HRBlock) but... Read more »
If neither of you filed for the years in question and the IRS filed for you then you can file married filing separately. This may result in you being able to get back some money if you would have been entitled to a refund. If a joint return was filed then you will likely need professional... Read more »
Eight years ago, my husband (now 80 years old) and I (71 years old) bought a second house for our adult daughter to live in. Her disabilities are getting worse and I now live with her to help. My husband lives in our original home a mile away. The increases in property taxes here in Tarrant... Read more »
A quit claim deed does not transfer title.
But a spouse can gift another spouse using either a General Warranty Deed or a Special Warranty Deed, depending on whether the underlying deed is a General Warranty Deed or a Special Warranty Deed.
You do need a lawyer to draft the deed... Read more »
She had 3 kids of her own that she has no right to that live with her mom. Also she spends 98% of time with my child
Probably yes but it depends on what your custody order says. There may be a "no shack up" clause that prevents overnight visits when your ex has not remarried.
If the new girlfriend is a danger to the child, you likely have grounds for a modification.
I have a friend whom helped pay for my car. He paid the last 1000 or so.
I brought him cash, he says no cash. I bring him card, says cash only.
This has happened twice each. Is there required form of legal tender that he can't decline.
There is no federal statute mandating that a private business, a person, or an organization must accept currency or coins as payment for goods or services. Private businesses are free to develop their own policies on whether to accept cash unless there is a state law that says otherwise. Texas does... Read more »
Say the furniture once in the home in Ark. has to be repaired by Tx. Store. Which sales tax is applied?
You would pay the sales tax to the State of Texas. There are a lot of complex rules with online sales, but it typically depends on the level of sales that store/person has in the state on whether the State of Ark. can also collect sales tax.
I had a company send me a w-2 for 2019. I never worked for them that year. I did work for them the year before. The w-2 said I was paid just under $900.00. I never got any money. I think the boss used my info to get the money for himself.
You really should be asking a Tax Law attorney or at least a CPA. This isn't my area of practice so I can't give you a legal answer. However, as a fellow taxpayer, it is my understanding that it is better to reach out to the IRS than to put your head in the sand so you might consider... Read more »
Any other legal advice about starting an online smoke shop
Based on what you have stated, you are probably a sole proprietorship.
There is a traffic light
1. Not sure why this is tagged as a tax question.
2. Yes, you still signal the turn.
I believe affidavit turned into be filled for records is different than the one the judge signed and kept for his records
If you mean affidavits of probable cause upon which is the basis to issue an arrest warrant or search warrant, in Texas the Judge is supposed to keep those or file them in a place that they are publicly available since they are matters of public record.
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