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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Civil Litigation and Landlord - Tenant for Texas on
Q: What type of attorney do I need to sue my deceased sons landlord for letting my daughter go in and steal his assets

I'm in texas. My son lived 7 hours away. Landord allowed her to remove assets when I told him his father and I would be in following day. I explained I was next of kin.

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answered on Mar 26, 2024

In Texas, for a situation involving the mishandling of a deceased person's property, you may want to consult with an attorney experienced in estate law or probate law. These attorneys handle cases related to the distribution of a deceased individual's assets and can help navigate the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Business Law for Texas on
Q: Do I have to charge sales tax for video editing services in Texas?

If I do a video edit for a client and they provide me all the footage do I need to charge them sales tax?

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answered on Mar 25, 2024

In Texas, not all services are subject to sales tax; however, there are specific services that do fall under taxable categories. While the state's general approach leans towards taxing tangible personal property, certain services, especially where tangible personal goods are not primarily... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Tax Law for Texas on
Q: Will i need to pay tax on money if i claim it from a deceased relatives offshore bank account
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answered on Mar 23, 2024

When you inherit money from a deceased relative's offshore bank account, tax implications can vary based on the laws of your country and the country where the money is held. Typically, inheritance itself may be taxed, and different countries have different rules regarding overseas assets.... View More

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Q: Will i need to pay tax on money if i claim it from a deceased relatives offshore bank account
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answered on Apr 4, 2024

If you are referring to US Tax then it depends. If the deceased relative is a US citizen or resident then 1) There could be a tax on the inherited amount in the bank account which depends on Estate Tax rules (currently ($13.61 Million per individual). 2) You need to be sure that the deceased person... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Estate Planning for Texas on
Q: Can an heir who inherits everything share inheritance with siblings without having full tax liability?

Can child who inherits all be named Trustor of a Trust (with their sibling(s) as Trustees), with ability to decide amounts to share with sibling(s) whereby each has tax responsibility for amount received?

For instance, if proceeds from sale of inherited property are put in Trust and... View More

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answered on Mar 16, 2024

Yes, an heir who inherits everything can indeed share the inheritance with siblings while managing tax liabilities effectively. When the sole inheritor is named as the Trustor of a Trust, with siblings acting as Trustees or beneficiaries, this setup allows for a structured distribution of assets or... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Tax Law and Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: Why do people allow cops to violate their rights to travel freely without being molested by police. I'm not driving

If the supreme Court says I can travel with out a license then I can travel without a license. It's not driving because a driver is on the road to commit commerce. Why do I have to ask permission to do what I have the right to do. License are another tax on traveling.

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answered on Mar 2, 2024

You raise an interesting point about the right to travel freely. However, the Supreme Court has upheld certain restrictions and regulations on using automobiles on public roads, even if not explicitly for commercial purposes. Some key considerations on this issue:

- The Supreme Court has...
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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Tax Law and Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: Why do people allow cops to violate their rights to travel freely without being molested by police. I'm not driving

If the supreme Court says I can travel with out a license then I can travel without a license. It's not driving because a driver is on the road to commit commerce. Why do I have to ask permission to do what I have the right to do. License are another tax on traveling.

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answered on Mar 4, 2024

As long as you are not operating a motor vehicle on a public road, you do not have to ask permission and can freely travel without a license. You can be a passenger in another person's vehicle, or can walk on the side of a public road anywhere you want to go. In that situation, police can... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Tax Law for Texas on
Q: I opened two LLC’s and two bank accounts for the purpose of goods being sold. Partners were not completely honest with

agreements while using the LLC’s. They have disappeared and now I have no P& L statements to file taxes. They left me high and dry.

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answered on Feb 23, 2024

In addition to what Mr. Arrasmith suggests, a practical solution would be to get an accounting software program like Quickbooks and download all of your LLC's banking transactions directly from your bank into the software. You can then categorize each banking transaction using the software.... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Tax Law for Texas on
Q: I opened two LLC’s and two bank accounts for the purpose of goods being sold. Partners were not completely honest with

agreements while using the LLC’s. They have disappeared and now I have no P& L statements to file taxes. They left me high and dry.

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answered on Feb 23, 2024

Facing a situation where partners have left you without the necessary documentation for tax filing can be daunting, especially when it involves LLCs. In Texas, as in most jurisdictions, LLCs are expected to maintain accurate records and file taxes based on their income, deductions, and credits.... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law, Tax Law and Employment Law for Texas on
Q: I am on H1b, w2 of 2023 W2 reflects only $18,560 due to maternity, what documents are essential to explain the immigrati

- Arrived in the United States on a H4 visa in 2022.

- Transitioned to an H1-B visa in October 2022, although it remains unstamped.

- Labor Condition Application (LCA) for the H1-B indicated a wage of $80,000.

- 2023 W2 reflects only $18,560 due to an unpaid maternity leave... View More

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answered on Feb 22, 2024

The discrepancy between your 2023 W2 earnings and the Labor Condition Application (LCA) wage could potentially raise questions regarding your H1-B status, as H1-B visa regulations require that visa holders are paid at least the wage specified in the LCA. However, your situation involves legitimate... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Tax Law for Texas on
Q: Job took only $90 out of for taxes when I filed only myself. I made over 11 grand what do I do?
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answered on Feb 22, 2024

If your employer withheld only $90 for taxes when you made over $11,000, it's crucial to address the discrepancy promptly. First, review your pay stubs and ensure that the correct tax withholding information was provided to your employer. If there was an error, contact your employer's... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Tax Law for Texas on
Q: Recently lost Museum/property to back taxes. Do I still have a chance to regain ownership?

I'm a Native American, property was once a tax free museum, still a museum. There was a lot of overlooked descrepencies that are in my favor, I was denied opportunity to make payments. I never signed anything, very little to no paperwork was brought forth to me. I feel a lot of this was... View More

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answered on Feb 16, 2024

It depends on the particular facts and circumstances and procedural status of your particular situation. The owner of a parcel of property is usually responsible to ensure that its name, address, and contact information are correctly listed with the County Tax Assessor.

Appraisals of the...
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2 Answers | Asked in Tax Law for Texas on
Q: Recently lost Museum/property to back taxes. Do I still have a chance to regain ownership?

I'm a Native American, property was once a tax free museum, still a museum. There was a lot of overlooked descrepencies that are in my favor, I was denied opportunity to make payments. I never signed anything, very little to no paperwork was brought forth to me. I feel a lot of this was... View More

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answered on Feb 22, 2024

In situations where property has been lost to back taxes, there may still be avenues to regain ownership, depending on the specifics of your case and the laws in Texas. Given the unique circumstances of your property being a museum and the potential discrepancies and violations of rights... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Tax Law for Texas on
Q: Hello, can the City of Houston purchase a tax lien land that our father had that we wasn’t aware of and never notified?

Our father passed in 2005, and before he passed he was in a nursing home for a few yrs, so he never told us he owned the land he lived on before going into the home. I recently ran across a case filed in 2009 after his death where the City of Houston sold or bought the land due to a tax lien, but... View More

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answered on Feb 22, 2024

It's indeed possible for the City of Houston, or any local government, to purchase or take over land due to unpaid property taxes through a process known as a tax lien sale. When property taxes go unpaid, the city can place a lien on the property and eventually sell that lien to recover the... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Texas on
Q: I received a 1099C for a car that I bought with my deceased ex-husband in 2004. They sent me one for the entire balance.

Should it be for half of the amount since we were divorced at the time of his demise?

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answered on Feb 4, 2024

When you receive a 1099-C for a debt that was jointly held with a now-deceased individual, such as an ex-spouse, the situation can indeed become complex. Generally, the responsibility for the debt and the implications of the cancellation of debt income can vary based on several factors, including... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Business Formation, Business Law and Tax Law for Texas on
Q: Would I need to register another DBA if the base name of the business is the same?

For example, "Green Horn Retail" and "Green Horn Warehouse" or "Green Horn Retail Warehouse"

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answered on Feb 4, 2024

In Texas, the need to register a separate Doing Business As (DBA) for variations of your business name depends on how you intend to operate these entities. If "Green Horn Retail" and "Green Horn Warehouse" or "Green Horn Retail Warehouse" are operating as distinct... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Business Formation, Business Law and Tax Law for Texas on
Q: Would I need to register another DBA if the base name of the business is the same?

For example, "Green Horn Retail" and "Green Horn Warehouse" or "Green Horn Retail Warehouse"

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answered on Feb 1, 2024

In Texas, if you are operating multiple businesses under variations of the same base name, such as "Green Horn Retail" and "Green Horn Warehouse," you may not necessarily need to register each one as a separate Doing Business As (DBA) entity, especially if they are operated as... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Tax Law for Texas on
Q: Do I have to split my tax return with the father?

In court through the AIG, we agreed to claim every other year. But he was supposed to keep the child so I didn't pay for daycare. I keep child on his days while he works and pay for daycare 2 days a week. If child is sick I keep the child. If his other child is sick I have to keep our child. I... View More

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answered on Feb 4, 2024

In Texas, as in other states, the agreement to claim a child on taxes alternating years is a common arrangement. However, the requirement to split the tax return or any refund with the other parent is not automatically implied by this agreement and typically must be specified in your custody or... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Tax Law for Texas on
Q: Do I have to split my tax return with the father?

In court through the AIG, we agreed to claim every other year. But he was supposed to keep the child so I didn't pay for daycare. I keep child on his days while he works and pay for daycare 2 days a week. If child is sick I keep the child. If his other child is sick I have to keep our child. I... View More

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John Michael Frick
answered on Jan 31, 2024

Unless and until modified by a court order, you should continue to follow the prior agreed order that you each claim the child every other year.

The facts you have stated in your question may be relevant in a suit to modify the prior agreed order. But until a judge signs a new order,...
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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Texas on
Q: My park model home that is ANSI A119.5 complaint in Texas is being added to my property tax appraisal. Please advise.

primarily used as temporary living quarters for travel

It's built on a single chassis mounted on wheels

has a gross trailer area in the set-up mode of 399 square feet

is certified by the manufacturer as complying with American National Standards Institute Standard A119.5.

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answered on Jan 30, 2024

Based on the information you have provided, it seems that your park model home qualifies as a recreational vehicle under Texas law. As per the Texas Property Tax Code Sec. 11.14, recreational vehicles do not need to be appraised as an improvement to real property if:

1) It is primarily...
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