The NYS statute of limitations for collecting on a tax return is 3 years from the date the return was filed. If the return was never filed, then...

Am I required to report a settlement of $1,000 to the IRS?

Attorney's typically request a W-9 to be completed. Payments over $600 are required to be reported on a 1099. Depending on what the settlement...

I used to be a MN resident. Now I live in Europe. Can I temporarily put a MN house in my name without triggering MN income tax?

A non-resident shareholder's S-Corporation income is subject to tax in Minnesota to the extent the activities were conducted within Minnesota. I...

What is the best course of action ?

I am assuming H&R Block efiled your tax return... If that is the case, they should have received a confirmation from the IRS that your return was...

Can I file back taxes and claim my children when there father has claimed them for the last 3 years fradulently?

When more than one person claims a dependant on a return, the IRS will apply the "tie-breaker rules". If the dependent child lived with one parent...

There is no dollar limit threshold for when the requestor can request a W-9. The IRS requires a payor to request a vendor's tax ID number if they...

What is the penalty for a prepares that has not returned my tax papers, she has had them since april, it's now June.

Send a written request to your tax preparer. In general, tax preparers must "promptly" return client records when requested to do so. If you do...

Can I take a foreign tax credit in US even though I was not required to pay taxes in Indonesia ?

A foreign tax credit cannot be claimed if it is reasonable certain that the taxes would be refunded if claimed. If you are correct in your...

Will I have to pay the IRS and added interest since year 2000?

Yes - interest does continue to accrue on a tax lien. You should contact a real estate attorney to help you with this transaction. There are...

I would recommend that you see the instructions for the W-8BEN in the section titled "Change in Circumstances". Since residency statuses can...