How do I reply back to a writ for garnishment ( income tax return ) . They say I have 14 days.

It sounds like now is the time to discuss with a lawyer. Depending on the amount involved, bankruptcy might be a viable option. It's also...

If i loan someone money and send a moneygram so i have proof that i lent it to them and i have text messages telling me they

Generally speaking, yes. No guarantee that you would win, but what you've described could certainly be evidence of a loan. The bigger problem...

Can your partners in a business with an LLC, can your partners sell or close the company without all partners agreeing to do so?

That depends first and foremost on the terms of the operating agreement for the LLC. That document generally controls the relationships between...

I have switched to a new CPA to handle tax returns. I do not want old to have anything? Can I require he gets rid of my file?

Generally speaking, no. The old CPA has the right to retain copies of his working files for himself - if for no other reason than to protect...

Being Audit for deductions that I did not know my tax preparer filed

You need to speak with a tax attorney as soon as possible. If that deduction is disallowed in its entirety, the result might be at least $18k in...

Does it really matter? What gets destroyed are paper records; the information itself can be maintained indefinitely in electronic form. For...

I have questions about the Americans with Disabilities act, and who is covered.

Technically speaking, an addict who is no longer using can qualify under the ADA. From the USDOJ's website on ADA: "In order for an individual's...

How do I find a good lawyer to help me set up an S Corporation or an LLC?

Use a search tool such as Avvo's "Find a Lawyer" feature and then interview some of the lawyers you find to determine if they have experience with...

Changing from partnership business to LLC. Do I need to file any new forms with IRS? Also, do I need a new EIN?

The new entity will have to have its own EIN. You should consult with a business attorney near you to make sure the change is done properly and...

What legal considerations does an Italian based company need to know before hiring a US based sales force or starting a JV in US

This site is primarily for attorneys to respond with general legal information to people with specific facts and discrete questions; it isn't...