What do they mean when they say the word "cumulative" re: the FBAR

The FBAR requires that you add together the balances for all of your foreign accounts, accounts you own as well as accounts you have authority...

The answer is very simple: under the facts as you've described them, no, you wouldn't be allowed to file a joint return with your estranged wife. ...

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I'm french american and work for a foreign government in NYC who doesn't withhold taxes from my paycheck do I have to file?

You absolutely have to file! And you have to make sure you pay your taxes. Since they are not withholding any taxes from your pay, you are going...

Income tax

I do not practice law in Minnesota, so please do not rely solely on my answer; however, as a general matter, since you and your husband were living...

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I am afraid that I have to disagree with the other answers. A W-9 may be completed by an individual who is a "resident alien" even if that person...

Will there be any unexpected side effects to adding my girlfriend to the title of my house?

There could be all sorts of side-effects, most of them negative. Without knowing more facts than you could fit into a question on this forum...

What happens if I file a tax return for 2011? I cashed in my last $57,000 of a total of $200,000 of 401k money in 2011.

Based on the facts as you've described them, and depending on how old you are, you may be able to get an offer in compromise from the IRS for the...

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What do I need to do if I am being paid/taxed as an independent contractor but I am legally an employee?

Based on your description of your work duties, you are very likely an "employee" for income and payroll tax purposes and not an independent...

Who is liable for sales tax?

If you believe that the car dealership is correct, then the simplest solution is to pay the sales tax to them. They will have to pay the sales tax...

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I am a self employed; with a single owner S Corporation will I be able to deduct Health Insurance costs with IRS?

As Mr. Davidoff said, the corporation will have to acquire the health insurance plan for you and then the premiums for the health insurance will...