Where you form an entity has no bearing on where you need to file or pay taxes. You pay taxes in every state in which the state has "nexus" to your...

Taxes and a pain and suffering lawsuit

You should not have your lawyer or you sign a settlement agreement until it's been reviewed by a tax lawyer. There are issues that need to be...

This is not a tax question but a criminal act and should be reported to the police.

Do I have to pay gift taxes if I open an account under my name abroad (~$50K) and give access to my mother to use for expenses?

Not unless she uses more than $14,000 Ina year. Then you won't "pay" taxes but will file a gift return if it's over that amount. But you can give...

MA estate tax on property in that State-- At owners death, no cap gains due, but will the state tax on that total amount.

There are two things going on at the same time. If your taxable estate (gross estate less debts including mortgages) and expenses are under...

How do I answer a complaint to for close rights of redemption?

The tax title means the town or city "owns" the property now BUT it's subject to redemption by you until they "close" out that right which is what...

The "unvested" stock is yours and although it's subject to forfeiture in the future under certain circumstances, it may not count unless the stock...

Estate tax exclusions, Maine 5,000,000. vs Massachusetts 1,000,000. If I sell my residence in MA and change my residence to ME

If you truly change your state residence to Maine then you are taxed in Maine but if you still retain assets in MA you will have to probate here in...

Yes they can and would if they know about it. It's not an item they would normally know about so while they can may not as a practical matter.

Should I submit the W8BEN form, or ask for a W9 / other form ?

First, the prize is income. Yes, submit the form. You can have tax withheld and still file a US return as a non-resident and you might get a refund...