My church is being challenged with a large property tax bill after a new purchase. Can you help?

Please see a local tax lawyer. Each State has different rules. You may be too late for a tax appeal for 2012. Make sure you speak to a tax lawyer...

Can i travel using a US passport if i owe the IRS back taxes (less than 2,000.00), or have a lien / garnishment?

Yes. Presently, there is no prohibition against leaving the country if you owe taxes. The President and some members of Congress are pushing for a...

Is there a way to take advantage of the 2012 Gift Tax exclusion after January 1, 2013 before the tax hike?

Yes, but it requires the help of a good tax and estate planning lawyer. It is possible to give a promissory note using assets as security. It is...

What percent in estate tax do you pay in NJ if assets are over $675K, going to class A beneficiaries?

You need to distinguish Inheritance Tax from NJ Estate Tax. Inheritance tax is based on the relationship of the beneficiaries to the decedent. If...

I am engaged to be married, fiance has not filed federal taxes for about 10 years. can the irs come after my wages and/or assets

First, you should encourage your fiance' to go to a tax lawyer right away and start working on the tax returns. Secondly, when you get married, you...

I need help. I havent filed taxes in 5-7 years. Im not sure what to do. Should I get a tax lawyer or an accountant to help me?

Sorry, but you should definitely meet with a tax lawyer. Lawyers have attorney/client confidentiality. Accountants do not and can be forced to...

Can we file a joint tax return with my ex-wife for 2012, given that we got divorced back in 2003 and none of us remaried?

If you get legally married by December 31, 2012, then you can file a joint return. If not you are both single and should file as single. If you...

What is my tax implication when someone transfers ownership of the house to you?

First, you should have your mother-in-law transfer the property this year. Even though it is a gift, she can use up to $5 million of her estate...

First, do not set-up a corporation. Probably a Limited Liability Company is a better choice. But, transferring the business to the LLC might cause...

Why wouldn't the web site be responsible for paying the sales tax?

Buyers are responsible for "Use" tax; Sellers are responsible for "Sales" tax. If an item is taxable in your State of residence, if you buy it...