Do I have to pay taxes.?

There are a lot of facts missing in your description. As a general matter, the federal government doesn't impose an inheritance tax on heirs, only...

Divorce isn't filed yet, we have 50/50 custody who gets to claim the taxes? I claimed our kids last year.

The worst that might happen in your situation is that the IRS would disallow the dependent claims on your return and would assess additional tax,...

Can a judge order my sons father to claim him on taxes?

Yes, a court can order that you relinquish the exemption to your son's father. To comply you will need to provide him with a signed Form 8332...

You definitely aren't required to let him claim the dependent exemption until and unless he gets a court order that orders you to relinquish that...

Can one earn Social Security credits by paying social security tax by himself?

One could create such a structure, but one would have to be able to show actual business receipts - payments from third parties - in order to show...

I do not owe a gym they represent, can Collection attorney sue me in Tennessee if they don't have my social security number?

Not having your social security number is not going to prevent anyone from suing you.

Do I need to get a lawyer for my tax debt? Can I negotiate with them so they at least wave the penalty and interest?

Your question is confusing. Are you asking about federal tax debt - owed to IRS - or about New York State tax debt - owed to NY? You refer to...

Claim child as dependent in tax filing after divorce

If it's otherwise your turn under the divorce agreement, then you can; otherwise, under the divorce agreement you cannot, unless the agreement...

Can my tax refund be taken if my wages are being garnished for a repossession?

Generally speaking, a private creditor cannot take your tax refund from the tax agency (IRS or state agency) - Michigan is the one exception that I...

Can my parents claim my son for income taxes ?

Based solely on your description it sounds like under the normal rules for claiming the dependent exemption that your parents should be able to...