Joseph Y Balisok

Joseph Y Balisok's Answers (5)

Brooklyn, NY

Tax Lawyer at Brooklyn, NY

Practice Areas: Tax, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy ... +2 more

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Is unemployment treated as a taxable income?

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 07, 2013

Yes, it is definitively taxable income.

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I'm interested in filing bankruptcy. I'm about 2 to 6 months overdue on some accounts. If I file, can they take my tax refund?

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 07, 2013

Filing for a refund and spending it before you file can be a problem in and upon itself because it can create an asset that is not shielded in...

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How can you claim a child if there isnt custody established?

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 07, 2013

The facts of each case will control who is entitled to claim a child as a dependent on their tax return in instances where parents are estranged...

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Would it affect getting a 10 year green card next year, if I do not do a joint tax return ?

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 06, 2013

Yes, it can affect your ability to get the 10 year Green Card.

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Is it legal for a creditor to send a 1099-C for a discharged credit card debt? and is the amount taxable income?

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 06, 2013

Generally, cancellation of debt (COD) income is included in a taxpayers income unless it fits within one of the recognized exceptions spelled out...

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