Why has my perpetrator of federal identity theft not been charged, or arrested?

I echo my colleague's sentiments. With the IRS CID unit (Criminal Investigations), it often is a question of resources, severity of the crime and...

If an Estate amends a incorrect tax return of the decedent is it common to close the estate but withhold all funds 5yrs for SOL?

There are many implicit issues in your fact pattern - too many to address here. You should definitely consult with an attorney. While I...

Can one parent report the other parent to the IRS for tax fraud to ensure they themselves maintain custody of the children?

Generally, the IRS has to have very specific information in a whistleblower claim because they don't have the resources to address every report of...

Am wondering if I can write off my initial investment for 2016 taxes? And, if so what letters I need to include to the IRS?

There is precedent for writing off abandoned partnership interests (which is how your LLC interest would be treated), but it is a very...

By hiring a US-based employee, does a foreign company become subject to corporate income taxes in the US?

The first question I would ask is whether the country of the employer has entered into a Tax Treaty with the United States. Normally, merely paying...

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Bad debts are above-the-line items and deductible whether or not they are business related. You must prove that the obligation has become...

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Do I need to file taxes for my registered LLC business even if there were no employees nor revenues made since registration?

If the LLC is solely owned by you, then it is a disregarded entity for tax purposes and any financial activity would be reflected on Schedule C of...

Poll Worker and Taxes

I agree with the prior two responses, but just want to add that you may be entitled to a refundable earned income credit based on your income...

Are both institutions allowed to garnish my social security 15% at the same time totaling 30%

Among the government creditors that can grab a piece of your Social Security check, the strongest arm belongs to the IRS. Via the Federal Payment...

US tax rules on international inheritance?

Please understand that an "inheritance tax", (which Sweden has) is imposed on the fair market value of property received by the beneficiaries while...