My brother is 37 he cannot read so he is not working but living with my mom can my mom file for his child , her grandchild.

I am presuming your question is whether or not your mom can claim her grandchild (and, possibly your brother) as dependents. This is a factual...

They are a household employee and should be treated as such. No 1099, issue a form W-2, pay your state unemployment taxes and properly handle the...

Need to file estate tax return after I've already filed the final return

If you received the income in 2013, just file a return for 2013. Mark it, again, final. Add a footnote indicating why you are filing a return...

It is rare that the IRS will seize real estate. You really need to be totally ignoring them and owe a lot of money (at least $100,000). But, in...

My spouse died in 2012. Who is responsible for taxes owed if there is no more money in his estate?

You did not clarify whether you are talking about 2012 taxes or previous year taxes. If previous years, you would not be responsible unless you...

I agree with Mr. Wetenkamp. Let me add some additional perspective. The IRS has a fresh start program. You qualify if you owe less than $25,000...

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Which state tax should I file? Need I pay Pennsylvania State Tax?

It appears that you lived and worked in New Jersey for 8 months. In such case, you would file in New Jersey as a part-year resident and report...

What is my responsibility if my employer fails to withhold Federal income taxes and my portion of FICA taxes?

The answer by the previous attorney is probably the correct practical answer. But, technically, if you are an employee, you could show your wages,...

Bought house $160000/$30000 down $1530 mo paymts for 3 yrs. Couldn't finance balloon so lost home. May I deduct loss.

It appears that the home was held for personal purposes rather than investment. A personal loss on the sale of real estate, such as a residence,...

I had a divorce stipulation to forego my right to alimony if my ex paid marital debt. can he claim that debt as alimony on taxes

I suspect that the payments on the credit card will not be alimony. However, you need to have the specific facts reviewed by a tax attorney or...