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My ex wife (separated at the time) agreed to file a joint return for 2011 with no claim to the refund. can she sue for it now?
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Answered on February 07, 2013
The answer to your question will basically depend on the terms of your separation, and now divorce, decree. Under federal tax law she wouldn't be...
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Do I have to pay State taxes in every State that internet business is conducted?
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Answered on February 07, 2013
First, and foremost, if you're planning to expand your business you should be talking with your own competent tax professional to help you...
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My tax return is being stripped because I didn't file my taxes 7 years ago, what can I do?
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Answered on February 07, 2013
Unfortunately, your description is a little unclear. First, do you mean that the IRS is using your refund to pay for other unpaid taxes they say...
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My father died in april 2012 my name was added to the deed in jan 2012 i am selling the house am i liable for capital gains 400k
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Answered on February 07, 2013
Unfortunately it's not possible to give you much of an answer based just on the facts you've described. At a minimum we would need to know (1)...
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If I owe money to a power company that may be a government agency can they take my tax refund?
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Answered on February 07, 2013
LIPA is an agency/instrumentality of New York State, so your NYS refund could be used to offset your debt to LIPA. However, you would get notice...
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Filing OIC and own a defunct corporation with no assets, expenses or income in over 2 years. How to categorize on form?
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Answered on February 06, 2013
The answer to your question is in the question itself: you are no longer self-employed. Since the IRS will most likely be able to tie the...
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Can a non-resident alien who worked in the US >10Yrs paid all taxes, including Social Security, but never lived in the US get SS
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Answered on February 06, 2013
You should be able to qualify for benefits either under the US social security system or the Canadian system, depending on a variety of facts;...
What is the cost basis for a house if the current owners got it deeded to them years ago from their mother?
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Answered on February 06, 2013
I believe the case Mr. Wittlin is referring to is Gallenstein v. United States, 975 F.2d 286 (6th Cir. 1992). He is correct that the Gallenstein...
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Am I personally liable to the IRS for a 1099-C issued in 2012 against a corporation I owned in 2009 that closed?
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Answered on February 06, 2013
Unless the corporation was an s-corporation, you shouldn't be liable to the IRS for any tax on the discharged debt income for the simple reason...
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Dependency Filing for Income Tax Return
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Answered on February 06, 2013
Your best bet is to consult with a competent local tax return preparer, such as an accountant or a CPA (please avoid the tax return preparation...
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