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Andrew J Wyman's Answers
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If I'm divorcing, does Married Filing Separately for my taxes make more sense?
The tax rate is generally lower for married filing joint, but your total tax will also depend on other aspects such as your ex's income, as well as available credits and other deductions. You should run the numbers both ways before making a decision. Best of luck, Andrew J Wyman
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Is there any indication on a 30-day letter whether or not the IRS made a substitute for return?
As Attorney Smith indicated, it is best to order the transcripts. If you call the IRS and ask, the agents seem to look very hard and will often change their answer if you start asking questions.
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Options for correspondence audit?
These issues can easily be messier than they should be, making it necessary to speak with a real person at the IRS. As Attorney Smith indicated, you should speak with an attorney to negotiate IRS and/or Tax Court procedures, to understand the legal requirements for the deduction, to obtain and prepare the evidence, and to present your case. If you decide to forego legal representation, your first step is determining how to take your case to the next level, either by filing an Appeal with the...
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II did not file for taxes for 2008 and 2009. Is this a problem?
For individuals, the IRS assesses penalties if you are required to file a tax return, and such penalties are generally based on the percentage of tax owed. Andrew Wyman, LLM (taxation)
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Is $10000 dollars for an attorney to high to spend on tax litigation?
It depends on the complexity of your case and what is at stake. Andrew J Wyman
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Adding tips at the end of the night
If you are in an industry where others get cash tips, your employer knows you have received cash tips. Otherwise, I have to agree with Attorney Whitbeck that you have made it obvious that you are not reporting your cash tips by reporting $0.00. This can cause you problems if you are audited.
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Will the irs take money from my current return to pay off a debt?
The IRS should use such portion of your refund to cover the earlier year. As Attorney Smith indicated, you can call the IRS and ask them to apply the refund to your old balance. If you do receive a check refund, you may want to resubmit such to the IRS, as doing so stops the interest and penalties on the date the check was issued. Andrew J Wyman www.wymanlegal.com
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Should we establish our business in WA or CA and what is the best form of business?
'Choice of entity' and 'state of formation' are complicated issues. It is in your best interest to hire a tax professional to go over all of the relevant facts and to help you decide. Andrew J. Wyman www.wymanlegal.com
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For a single member LLC, can I leave money in the company to reduce my individual tax?
Only if you elected to have the LLC treated as a corporation. Andrew J Wyman www.wymanlegal.com
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I got married in July, 2011. Normally I file my taxes as Single. can I continue to do so?
You generally file based on your status on December 31.
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