When do people pay estate tax?

Recipients of assets from an inheritance are not subject to taxes. As a resident alien, you are taxed as if you are a US citizen. Thus, you are...

Can my state and federal taxes that i owe 3yrs or older in Massachusetts be dismissed?

The answer requires very precise knowledge of the return you filed, when the DOR & IRS assessed you and the circumstances of why you did not pay...

Home owner sells home, capital gains tax applies, Home owner passes away, home goes up to fair mkt. value--0 capital tax.

The home's basis goes up the the FMV on date of death only if the decedent owned it 100% & it was included in his/hers estate. You certainly need...

There are different pathways to resolving this & no one path will put you in any jeopardy. However, until you get good legal advice to advise you...

May be late on property taxes

The interest rate for unpaid RE Taxes is 14% in MA. That presumes the mortgage company doesn't escrow tax and pay them. Under the current condition...

Massachusetts exempts sales tax, regardless of whether it's a gift or not, from certain family members only. So if the donor is not one of those...

Can a person withhold a 2 week overdue payment to me, refusing to pay until I fill out the W9 they just gave me today?

They may have delayed 2 weeks to find out that they never asked you for a W-9, but it's a reasonable request. On the other hand, they could do the...

Bank Account-Tax Lexy Question-no notification of action

The State must send you notification of intent to levy. These notices only need to be sent once and thereafter they can levy at any time. You then...

What can I do to get my 2010 tax refund check of $800.00 that I never receive in the mail?

You should contact the Taxpayer Advocates Office at 617-316-2650. They can advocate for your case. Hopefully you are protected in documentinh your...

I recently received a summon from an IRS representative. What I need to do?

You need to hire a lawyer to advise you of all your options of which there are many. You can go on a payment plan. You can make an offer in...