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Under what circumstances (if any) must a court motion be filed to amend, revoke or decant an irrevocable trust in New York?
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Answered on July 20, 2017
New York’s amended statute abolished the court filing requirement for inter vivos trusts that have not been the subject of a proceeding in the...
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Can i deduct my traditional IRA contributions on tax?
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Answered on July 10, 2017
Yes, IRA contributions lower your AGI by the full amount of the contribution up to the annual limit. Currently, that limit is $5,500 or $6,500 for...
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How to add a person to a deed?
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Answered on July 10, 2017
To add anyone to the deed, the current owner(s) need to sign a new deed. Accordingly, if your husband's name is on the deed, he would have to sign...
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Do I have to pay capital gains on my dads house when I am on the deed transfer when we sell house ?
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Answered on June 26, 2017
If the house has not been your primary residence for 2/5 last years, and you did not pay any consideration for the deed transfer, then yes, you...
If my parents India send me (H1b holder) $20k to my US account, would it be taxable?
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Answered on June 22, 2017
Nether gifts nor loans are taxable per US code. If you are applying for a mortgage, the bank will require you to disclose whether it is a gift or a...
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Do I need to have my accountant sign the paper copy of my tax return if he e-filed my return?
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Answered on June 22, 2017
The e-fling takes place of the signature requirement. No need for your accountant to sign.
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Cab my husband sign a quick claim deed to get his name off the deed if there is still a mortgage in both names?
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Answered on May 24, 2017
Most modern mortgage contracts provide that in the event of a transfer by one or more of the owners, the entire outstanding mortgage amount becomes...
Can I put up a single section of fence to block a neighbors gate into my yard?
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Answered on May 23, 2017
If you are working with an attorney, who is "getting him to remove the extension and garbage", you ought to pose this question to your attorney,...
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Do I need to have my sponsors 2016 tax return ready at the interview for green card now if they got 2015 tax return when filing?
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Answered on May 22, 2017
Yes, the USCIS will want to see the current tax returns in addition to the ones you already submitted last year.
Filing I-485. Should I file my taxes married and jointly or separately? If I file jointly I'll miss i485 deadline
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Answered on May 22, 2017
If you have other sufficient proof of the bona fides of your marriage, you should not risk blowing the deadline by asking for an extension, which...
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