Why haven't I heard from the IRS?

Rather than wait for the IRS why not file the returns. If you need wage and income information the IRS can provide this to you if you call them...

Do I have to report money transfers to/from abroad to the IRS? How do those affect my tax situation, e.g. owing taxes, etc.?

If you are gifting over $14,000 you need to file a gift tax return. If you are receiving a gift from oversees of over $100,000 you need to report...

How to we protect ourselves from this landlord and his lies? Can we pursue him for fraud or harassment? should we do anything?

I would recommend sitting down with an attorney to review the facts. I will say the fact that the city found the violations and cited the landlord...

What are the tax consequences, if any, if my Sub-S corporation conveys my home to me personally? Quit claim/gift deed?

You better sit down with someone to help with some tax planning. Generally, a liquidating distribution from an S-corporation is a taxable event at...

Is Non-Resident Alien’s estate eligible to $5.4M Generation Skipping Transfer tax exemption on US asset?

The gift/estate tax is on the person giving, not the person receiving the gift. Non-residents do not get the same exemption amount as US...

You can use a limited power of attorney giving your friend the ability to address issues related to the auto.

Do I owe tax to NM, a state I left five years ago?

The three year rule applies for most cases. Many states have extended statute of limitations for substantial understatement of income or fraud. I...

Should we set up a joint venture or LLP for a vacation rental property partnership?

A joint venture can be lots of different things. Without an entity it's a general partnership and no lawyer would recommend this because of...

What are the pros and cons of "drop and swap" and "swap and drop"? Which one is less vulnerable to challenge by tax authorities?

This can be done but work with someone who has done this before.

You cannot stop them from suing you but it sounds like you disclosed the flood zone and this is a very good defense. You can either get a lawyer...