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Is a business license required if I am working from home?

You certainly need a business license. You need to visit the Department of Licensing website and look at your license category. If you are in Seattle, you will also need a city business license. If you work or practice a profession without a license you could be subject to monetary penalties and even criminal charges. Disclaimer: This answer does not create an attorney-client relationship and is for informational purposes only. It is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You...

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Borrowing money from a foreigner relative

Hi Ted, You cannot imagine how complicated your question is (although it may seem simple and straightforward). It's not surprising that no one has answered it because very few attorneys deal with inbound international taxation. It sounds like you have read something about below-market loans. This is a good start but you're aiming in the wrong direction. If the amount you wish to borrow is a low amount, then you may want to go to the UW library and do some research on inbound international...

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I filed a complaint with the BBB about an attorney. The attorney responded and disclosed confidential information

Was this a Washington attorney? If so, you can contact the Office of the Disciplinary Counsel (http://www.wsba.org/info/operations/odc/default.htm) and call (206) 727-8207 to file a complaint against your lawyer. Thanks, Fabio Ambrosio

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Can I do anything about the time we have to wait to hear from immigration on aproval or not?

A Senator or Representative is a good option but there are three faster and better options: 1. Formal Letter Inquiry by an attorney 2. USCIS Ombudsman in Washington, D.C. 3. AILA Liason inquiry Feel free to give me a call if you'd like to discuss this further. Fabio Ambrosio Attorney at Law (206)801-0985 www.ambrosiolawfirm.com Disclaimer: This answer does not create an attorney-client relationship and is for informational purposes only. It is not, nor is it intended to...

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Resident or non-resident taxes?

If you got your green card in 2010, you were still a nonresident in 2009. This means that you should file as a nonresident in 2009 (1040NR). However, sometimes you may have to file as a resident even if you have a nonresident visa. This depends on how long you were on your F-1 visa and whether you have violated any terms of your F-1 visa. For example, if you were on your F-1 visa for 10 years (and provided other conditions are met), you will file as a resident even if you are on a nonresident...

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Does being under section 212(a)(9)(B)(i)(ii) on a i-601 waiver have a better chance on getting approved?

First of all, where is your husband now? If he is abroad, in which country is he? If he is in Mexico, did he have his visa interview in Ciudad Juarez? The processing times vary greatly, but I can tell you this much. An I-601 waiver is no joke. It takes a lot of work to put together a successul petition. If all you sent was a letter, it will be almost certainly denied. You may even wait another year, but eventually it will be denied. I-601 waivers are very complex and USCIS is very picky....

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My employer is trying to railroad me into quitting. I want to quit and think I will win my unemployment benefits too.

Watch your steps! Employers love to play this game. I have seen this over and over. Employers will knit a web to slowly catch you so that they will be able to say that you either quit or were fired for misconduct. This will disqualify you for unemployment benefits. You need to plan ahead and be careful. Consult an attorney or do your own detailed research on unemployment benefits and how you qualify for them. I have a short description of the process on my website: http://ambrosiolawfirm....

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Can federal income taxes be discharged in a Chapter 7 Case? I have read conflicting articles on this issue.

Yes, taxes can be discharged in bankruptcy but they must be three years old. You wouldn't be able to discharge last year's taxes but you could discharge your 2006 taxes, for example. I have written a whole page on this subject on my website: http://ambrosiolawfirm.com/federaltax.aspx Fabio Ambrosio, JD, MBA, CFE Attorney at Law (253)719-7174 www.ambrosiolawfirm.com Disclaimer: This answer does not create an attorney-client relationship and is for informational purposes only. It is...

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Is there any way I can get my tax refund after an offer in compromise has been accepted?

This is standard procedure. I am even surprised that the IRS accepted your OIC in December. They normally accept them in January. The reason is because the IRS is allowed to keep any refund up to the year in which your OIC is accepted. If your OIC is accepted in 2009, they can keep your 2009 refund. If the OIC is accepted in 2010, they can keep your 2010 refund. You should county your lucky stars that the IRS did not accept your offer in January 2010. Also, consider yourself lucky because...

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Offer in compromise accepted, is there any way I can get my refund?

This is standard procedure. I am even surprised that the IRS accepted your OIC in December. They normally accept them in January. The reason is because the IRS is allowed to keep any refund up to the year in which your OIC is accepted. If your OIC is accepted in 2009, they can keep your 2009 refund. If the OIC is accepted in 2010, they can keep your 2010 refund. You should county your lucky stars that the IRS did not accept your offer in January 2010. Also, consider yourself lucky because...

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