I meet the "Substantial Residency Test" for 2012. Should I fill my taxes as a US resident alien or non resident alien?

Salvatore Curcuru gave an excellent answer. Additionally, you may also be able to benefit from an income tax treaty. In addition to a broader...

What does it mean; tax return receipted by IRS? Thank you!

You can order a transcript of your return online at http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Order-a-Transcript.

Gifting money for a mortgage, potential tax ramifications

This is not really a gift tax issue - where the donor (i.e. you) and the donee (i.e. your parents) prearrange to give the money back to the donor...

If u temporaliy rent out your main home do you have to report the income if it just equals the mortgage due?

Tyler makes a very good point - you’re going to be treated as having depreciated the property even if you don’t claim the deduction on your tax...

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I am a Canadian living in Europe. I have rental property in the US. Do I have to file a US tax return?

I am not entirely clear on what you are asking. If you own the property and rent it out as a non resident alien you must file a Form 1040NR and...

Am I taxed abroad for living expenses?

In general living expenses are included in your income unless they are for the sole benefit of your employer. However, foreign earned income up to...

Unfortunately, for Medicare purposes, when one or more persons jointly own a financial account, the benefit recipient (your mother) is presumed to...

If you and your wife each have a Social Security Number you do not need an ITIN. An ITIN is only for individuals that do not qualify for a Social...

How do you compel an executrix to turn over documents

As the beneficiary you can request an accounting from the executor. Typically there is no need for the Surrogate’s Court to be involved and the...

Can a bank call my mortgage ?

There is a Federal law (Garn St Germain Act) that prohibits a bank from calling a mortgage when property is transferred by devise, descent, or...