What must I do legally?
She wants me to continue on her brand and artwork selling.
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answered on Sep 14, 2023
To legally handle your mother's request, you should:
1. Ensure she has a valid and comprehensive will or trust that clearly outlines her wishes for the art business's succession.
2. Work with an attorney experienced in estate planning to facilitate the transfer of assets... View More 
Can I apply for Fed credit for buying a qualifying Hybrid Im retired on SS with small pension and dont have to file taxes - Thx
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answered on Sep 14, 2023
If you are retired, not required to file taxes, and have a qualifying hybrid vehicle, you may still be eligible for the federal tax credit for plug-in hybrid vehicles. The eligibility for this credit is not dependent on filing taxes, but you would need to meet other requirements, such as owning a... View More
Can I apply for Fed credit for buying a qualifying Hybrid Im retired on SS with small pension and dont have to file taxes - Thx
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answered on Aug 31, 2023
If you are retired on Social Security with a small pension and are not required to file taxes, you might still be eligible for the federal tax credit for buying a qualifying plug-in hybrid vehicle. The federal tax credit is often claimed when you file your federal income tax return. However, since... View More
So on over 40 w-2 forms to save time he reprinted all my w-2 to say the amounts without the change on the papers and kept the originals and gave me the copy he made.
answered on Feb 5, 2023
Rounding to the nearest whole dollar is standard practice. DIY forms automatically do this for you.
His ex is saying it’s whoever filed first gets to claim her but the divorce papers state she gets even years and he gets odd years
answered on Mar 6, 2022
You can bring them in for a contempt hearing for violating the child support order. In your declaration, I’d attach the email or text messages where your ex made these statements. Please reach out if you need representation!
I am the executor and sole beneficiary to my mother's estate. How do I transfer the deed to her house to my daughter?
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answered on Feb 26, 2022
Depending on the circumstances, probate may have to be initiated in order to properly transfer the property. A real estate lawyer can prepare a deed and tax affidavit which can then be executed and recorded. You may wish to contact an attorney who practices both real estate and probate to... View More
In previous order if child support was in arrears he couldn't claim. That was forgotten in new orders. It does state he claims oldest. I have paid all childcare and medical expenses while he refused to follow orders. Support enforcement is garnishing but I have to wait until next year to file... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2022
This all depends on what your child support order states. If the child support order places conditions on claiming the tax benefit, he must meet those conditions.
If there are no conditions, he can claim because the order says he can.
Now, if he owes money, all you need to do is... View More
All of us partners live abroad, not in the US and none of us has green card or citizenship. What do we need to register and start the business and what tax policies are we facing in WA state as non residents?
Thanks for any help!
answered on Nov 13, 2021
There are a few business visas you may qualify for. It sounds like investor visa's may be the avenue best suited for you. An investor visa requires a substantial investment provided you are from a treaty country . It would be wise to make your first investment into the retaining of an... View More
My brother wants to transfer multiple vehicle titles into my name to avoid them being seized for child support payments.
answered on Jul 21, 2021
As the owner of the vehicle, you are generally liable for the actions of persons you permit or allow to use the vehicle. You do not want your brother's legal and financial problems to become your legal and financial problems. Steve Dashiak's answer is spot on. There's an old... View More
The Casino told me I need to have a Power of Attorney but I was told by someone else that Power of Attorney's are only for the living. Will an Affidavit of a Small Estate work? If so, does it need to be filed with the court or just signed in front of a Notary? She, my mother, passed suddenly... View More
answered on Jun 3, 2021
If you opened probate and had "Letters Testamentary" the casino would likely honor that, but that is a hassle if there's no need to open probate. You may be able to obtain a "Wage and Income Transcript" from the IRS, which shows reported W2s, but it will take some time for... View More
My client is a fisherman and owner of a boat/company. He went on a temporary medical leave and transferred the name on his business permit to a long term employee. The employee subsequently filed an application for the seafood trade relief program. He obtained a near $18,000 check from the USDA,... View More
answered on May 14, 2021
I'm sorry your question remains open for three weeks. At this point, you could reach out to tax attorneys in Washington State. There's a link above (Find-a-Lawyer), or you could search online on your own. Maritime attorneys aren't likely to know about the issues you raise - a tax... View More
My position is being eliminated. I'm taking severance pay. Want to get it as pay not a gift with huge taxes taken. Can that be done?
answered on Nov 17, 2020
This seems strange. In a business context and where services are involved, it seems unlikely that any payment can be considered a gift. This sounds like taxable income to me. Regardless of how the employer treats it, you still have the responsibility to report all of your taxable income and if... View More
I have registered a WA state LLC just recently, and will be working with 1 other colleague. I have also obtained a federal tax ID.
However, we won't be making any money for a while. Is it necessary to get a state tax id if we will not have any gross income? I know washington has a... View More
answered on May 3, 2020
The State of Washington probably requires an annual report from your LLC and an annual fee of $71.00
You should consult a State of Washington Lawyer when you set up an entity such as an LLC.
The profits and losses of your LLC pass through your LLC to the owners of you LLC.
I am a recent immigrant to the US from the UK. I have a wife and two children here who are both American.
I've just found out that my family wont get a stimulus check because we filed 2019 joint tax return last month using my ITIN number (I was a non-resident at the time but still... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2020
You should consult with a CPA or a licensed tax accountant to assist you in amending your tax return. Hopefully, the amendment can put you in position for a stimulus check.
Good luck to you.
He has always handled taxes in past and I just found this out. Is this illegal? What could the ramifications be for me as a spouse? If I file separately, can I avoid being responsible for his decision? Legal seperation is in the works for marriage
answered on Apr 16, 2020
If you have or will file any joint tax returns with him you are both separately and jointly liable for any taxes due whether they are due when the return is filed or as the result of an audit. If you file separately you will not be liable for any of his tax debt for the years you have filed... View More
A couple days ago my husband was arrested and will most likely be doing prison time.
We are separated (not legally) and filed married filing jointly for 2019.
When the 1200 for him comes with the stimulus check, am I legally entitled to keeping it?
The reason I ask this... View More
answered on Apr 9, 2020
This is not a legal question. This is a serious family control question--the answer to which will be answered by the two people affected: you and your husband.
I will ask you a question to give you a large hint as to the answer: If your husband was awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery... View More
At this time. I was due a refund and was wondering if I am still eligible for it? I read somewhere that exceptions were made for such impairments. I haven't worked since till this year when I did file and will it effect this or the 1200 stimulus check I may receive?
answered on Mar 31, 2020
Sorry, but you are way too late to try to catch that gravy train--which left the station over 12 years ago. But who knows? If you did file a tax return for 2018 you might luck out and receive $1,200.
in 2005 we (My wife and I) bought a house and lived in it from 2005 till 2008 just after I went into the Army. We were outside the driving area for the base I was stationed at. We turned the property in to a rental and it remained a rental till we sold it in 2018. We used the tax exclusion for... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2020
There is an ability for military personal to suspend the personal residence exemption but you have to be deployed during the suspension period. There's nothing in your question that makes me think it would apply, but I don't have all the facts.
It's probably not going to... View More
On my husbands child support documents it states that in order for him to be able to claim his daughter (with his ex-wife) on his taxes “as long as he is current on his child support obligation. Current shall be defined as making all the monthly current support payments and making all the monthly... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2020
Without seeing the document I tend to agree with your interpretation, however, there may be something else within the document that could change my answer. That being said, your husband should call the attorney that handled his divorce to double check. If they are unavailable, he should call the... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2019
It would depend on what the basis of the lawsuit was, but an attorney in each of the categories you list could probably advise you on the downside of working off the books. Maybe one of the most pressing issues is workers' comp coverage for an on-the-job injury. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
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