http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/tax.html Avvo.com - Tax Legal Guides http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/so-you-owe-money-to-uncle-sam You 've already been contacted by the IRS and you know you owe money, but you haven't paid it. Ready to panic? You might still have a way out. Just maybe. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:51:56 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/what-do-you-do-when-the-irs-contacts-you The Internal Revenue Service, or the IRS is one of the scariest words to the American. Indeed, nothing is certain but death and taxes, right? So what, exactly, do you do if the IRS contacts you? When should you worry? Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:50:05 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/so-you-married-a-tax-cheat So, Romeo wasn't the one, eh? Whether your spouse (or former spouse) was negligent or downright criminal, you will be jointly and severally liable for the liabilities on your return. Relax, though. You might still have an out. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:57:35 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-obtain-an-employer-identifcation-number-aka-ein-or-tax-id-etc Upon the formation of an entity, be it a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, etc., many businesses desire to have a tax identification number separate from their personal social security number or different between entities to use for banking, employment, etc. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:01:11 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/what-gifts-may-i-make-tax-free-in-2009 In 2009, $13,000 may be given away to as many individuals as you want, without gift tax, gift tax filing or an effect on your estate tax exemption. If you are married, $26,000, may be given away to as many individuals as you want, without effecting your taxes. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:06:02 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-file-a-tax-return-for-someone-who-has-died Even if a taxpayer has passed away, a federal income tax return may be required or recommended. This guide gives some general guidance on who can file and how to file a federal income tax return for a decedent. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:09:07 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-do-i-correct-a-service-prepared-tax-return This guide addresses the step to take to correct a tax return that was filed for you by the IRS, otherwise known as a "Service Prepared" return. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:30:42 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-save-taxes-before-this-year-is-over This guide describes how to save on your taxes before the end of the year Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:13:59 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-avoid-an-irs-audit This guide describes how to avoid an IRS audit in this aggressive audit environment that we are now in. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:47:50 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-administer-a-simple-trust-no-estate-tax-considerations Even administering a very simple trust estate can be complicated. Obtaining assistance from an experienced estates and trust attorney familiar with trust adminstration is the best action to take. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:29:30 PST