The IRS considers several factors in determining whether an organization qualifies as a "church" for purposes of tax-exempt status including whether the organization has an established place of worship. That does not necessarily mean a permanent building of its own.

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First, run a copy of your child support payment record and review it to determine why the AG thinks you owe child support if you think you have been making all of your payments. Make sure that the record is accurate.

Second, if the amount of your tax refund exceeded the amount that your... View More

First, you can hire an attorney to file an answer on your behalf in the delinquent tax suit. Your attorney may be able to negotiate with the taxing authorities to set up a payment plan for you to tax your delinquent taxes on the land you inherited. There are companies who will extend land loans... View More

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answered on May 1, 2025

Title searching now and a few minutes before executing this sale will be critical here. If no lien filed, then you can convey without fear of being sued by the grantee for breach of warranties. But even then the IRS may go after you then and look at the conveyance as justifying jeopardy levies... View More

Too much time has passed to address this situation that occurred way back in April 2020. The "COVID shutdown" back then has been lifted for some time. The Supreme Court of Texas issued numerous COVID orders temporarily addressing legal issues like tolling the statute of limitations,... View More

You may be including an enclosed garage in your own calculation of square footage. I'm just making an educated guess because a standard size two-car garage is 400 sq. feet. For appraisal purposes, "living area" only includes an enclosed garage if it has been converted into a room.

No this is not a RESPA violation. Property taxes are the legal responsibility of the owner (YOU). Lenders almost always require a borrower-owner to timely pay their property taxes. Sometimes, lenders require the borrower-lender to escrow money by paying an additional sum each month with the loan... View More

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answered on Apr 2, 2025

Generally, anything that passes upon the death gets an adjusted basis. So, as the executor, your legal requirement is to distribute the decedent's property pursuant to his/her will. For anything substantial, I would recommend that you provide a detailed inventory with as much detail as... View More

Most non-US citizens can buy and sell land and otherwise speculate on the same. However, if you are a Chinese National, or are from a "Terrorist State" country, that type of business is NOT available for you in Texas.

The key is to manage your properties and taxes correctly. Get... View More

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answered on Apr 1, 2025

I understand your frustration. It sounds like your verbal agreement with your ex-wife regarding claiming the children on taxes wasn’t honored, which can be incredibly frustrating.

Since your court order doesn’t specify who can claim the children, it’s best to consult with a tax... View More

Legally, only one parent can claim a child as a dependent on that parent's individual federal income tax return. The IRS has Publication 504 which discussed this issue in depth: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-504

On a more practical note, I am familiar with... View More

It depends. Everything is presumed to be community property unless there is clear and convincing evidence that the property is separate. If she alleges it's her SP, then she has to prove it. Your spouse would have to prove that the gift was only to her and not to you both. If the judge... View More

It is likely that the IRS simply filed a tax lien because your cousin used that address as her mailing address on communications with the IRS. the lien only attached to your cousin's interest and she doesn't have any interest.

Your mother can probably file a proceeding to have the lien released.

Generally, a limited liability company (LLC) or other business entities may conduct any lawful business, unless the type of business operations were restricted at the time of formation with the secretary of state. Normally, broad and generalized language is used when forming a business entity... View More

If you would like to keep the property, you will need to make arrangements to buy out your two other siblings interest in the property. Once you have done that, you can force the sibling living there to leave. You will then solely be responsible for the payment of taxes, maintenance, upkeep, etc.... View More

No. Only property EXCLUSIVELY used for the burial of human remains is exempt from property tax. You can replat your land to plat off a small family cemetery, and that family cemetery will be exempt from property tax. But not the rest of your land.

My understanding of the Bill you mentioned, is an additional part of the Tax Exemption law in Texas. The Bill allows the Tax Appraiser in each county to verify the property owner's exemption status every 5 years. That verification may be done in portions, and broken up into multiple years of... View More

Well, how do propose to avoid legal problems by inititiating a lawsuit against your sister? I am not trying to demean you or make fun of your situation, but the idea of suing someone in order to avoid legal difficulties in the future is one of the worst ideas I have heard of in a good, long while.... View More

You can transfer 100% of your interest in the business to your father. You will be legally responsible for all taxes incurred by the business prior to the effective date of your transfer of your ownership interest.

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answered on Jul 23, 2024

If your credit score was damaged due to your employer's mistakes, it's important to address this issue directly. Start by gathering all relevant documentation, including pay stubs, child support payment records, and any communication with your employer. Contact the credit bureaus... View More