How does the IRS calculate mortgage deductions? As a whole or according to one's tax bracket?

It's a little complicated. It is a full deduction on Schedule A (& limited if the loan is over $1 million) and if you make large income itemized...

The DOR does have a right to review every deposit into all your accounts. Gifts must be substantiated so you need copies of all checks from them to...

Vivian is quite correct. However, I will add that such a situation you are working within is very complex & can involve the US-India tax treaty,...

Are state courts allowed to award child dependency exemption without adhering to federal tax law?

The IRS will respect a state court's order in who may take the exemption.

MA Non-Resident deduction ratio

If you file separately, then you do not need to attribute any of your income (MA or non-MA) to your wife's MA return.

Can they really keep our money and say we forfeited it because the information wasnt received in time?

Generally the answer is no, they cannot tell you your correct filed income tax returns are not refundable due to someone else filing a fraudulent...

Married filing jointly - Spouses having different residency tax implication

You can file jointly federally but separate for MA. You don't need to file in MA if you had no income & she can file as a part year resident...

How many time have I to declare my divorce to IRS? Is there any trouble if I don't so?how can I do it?

You don't "declare" your divorce to the IRS. You file a tax return each year and your filing status (married or single, etc) is based upon your...

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Tax situation between two states - Texas and MA

Yes, you can file separately in MA even if you file jointly for US return.

Do i qualify as a US citizen residing abroad for filing taxes of the year 2015 and hence does the automatic 2 month extension on

No, you do not get an automatic extension but you can file one (paper or online) using Form 4868 for federal & M-4868 for MA.