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Can the NY department of state see my First Offender? Should i report it when applying for real estate license?

Dana's answer | Answered on August 15, 2014

The answer depends on whether you pled guilty to anything or not. A guilty plea is the same thing as a conviction, so if you pled guilty to a...

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When can I legally change the lock on my house?

Dana's answer | Answered on August 15, 2014

It's your apartment and not his. You can change the locks whenever you please.

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Are NDAs with foreign companies even possible or are they a waste of time?

Dana's answer | Answered on August 15, 2014

You need to consult with a good attorney in your area who has experience with both US law and the laws of the country (or countries) you intend to...

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Showing retired parents as dependents on tax returns

Dana's answer | Answered on August 15, 2014

Provided they otherwise satisfy the requirements to be "dependents" then yes, you can claim them. The determination is fact-specific so it's not...

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I participated in a real estate flipping seminar and was set up with an LLC and a S-Corp. We rehabbed 1 home with little profit.

Dana's answer | Answered on August 15, 2014

There really is no way to give you an accurate answer without knowing all of the facts, and that is not something that can be done online here. ...

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My husband and I do not have wills. Most of our property and bank are held jointly except for two vehicles and a corporation

Dana's answer | Answered on August 15, 2014

The stock of the corporation would become an asset of his estate and would be distributed under the intestacy laws of the state you reside in...

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In a single member LLC in Delaware. Can I transfer ownership and appoint managers freely? Do I need to tell the bank? IRS?

Dana's answer | Answered on August 15, 2014

What, exactly, are you trying to do? If you're just helping your brother get things set up so he can run the LLC and its business, then he should...

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Sales and use tax pending can i still sell

Dana's answer | Answered on August 15, 2014

You would be very unwise to start making sales without having your sales tax ID number. You can certainly start buying your inventory, but you...

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Hi there! How much is the capital gains tax for a stock I own for less than a yr? Do I have to pay income tax on that?

Dana's answer | Answered on August 15, 2014

There really isn't any way to give you an answer without discussing all of your tax issues and working up a basic return. There are any number of...

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JOWROS with my sister and uncle in NYS

Dana's answer | Answered on August 15, 2014

You will have to go to the surrogates court to start a proceeding against her for an accounting.

Dana Whitney Atchley's Answers (5853)

Can the NY department of state see my First Offender? Should i report it when applying for real estate license?

When can I legally change the lock on my house?

Are NDAs with foreign companies even possible or are they a waste of time?

Showing retired parents as dependents on tax returns

I participated in a real estate flipping seminar and was set up with an LLC and a S-Corp. We rehabbed 1 home with little profit.

My husband and I do not have wills. Most of our property and bank are held jointly except for two vehicles and a corporation

In a single member LLC in Delaware. Can I transfer ownership and appoint managers freely? Do I need to tell the bank? IRS?

Sales and use tax pending can i still sell

Hi there! How much is the capital gains tax for a stock I own for less than a yr? Do I have to pay income tax on that?

JOWROS with my sister and uncle in NYS