Will the IRA still be distributed according to how she wanted the 401k distributed in the will?

The answer depends on whether you aunt designated beneficiaries in her 401k. If she did those designations would generally control the distribution...

I want to grow this business to eventually be an international brand, should I start small with an LLC or go with the S-corp?

From your question it appears you have read a lot on s-corps. Both offer limited liability but there are significant tax differences. You should...

Any gift over 14,000 will require the filing of a gift tax return.

Can we give $20k to each of our parents ($40k total), tax exempt in 2016?

You can each donate 14,000 to each of your parents without any tax consequences. This means in total you and your wife can give 28,000 to each...

You can try to file an offer on compromise. Generally, these are not easy and it would help to have a tax attorney or CPA who know how to deal with...

I believe you can get an ein so that you don't have to give out your social security number for schedule c (1099) income. You can do this online at...

Would donee pay the gift tax ?

The donor is responsible for the filing of gift tax returns. They may or may not have to pay a gift tax depending on their prior use of the...

Can I file a joint tax return next year for 2015? My divorce was final October 21, 2015.

No once the divorce is final you are no longer married

Where would I find an attorney to assist me in finalizing my Mothers assets while living out of state?

Use avvo. Call local bar association. Ask a local lawyer where you are if they know a Massachusetts attorney.

Power of Attorney question...

Without advise from someone who does a lot of these how would you know if you are missing something important.