Questions answered by Thomas J. Wagner

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My grandma is on section 8 we do not live together but I do help her with rent an all her bills can I claim her as a dependent?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 18, 2014

If her gross income is less than $3,900, then you can probably claim her but review the instructions for form 1040. I can't comment on whether...

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Is it legal for the judge to arrest me without offering a payment plan

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 18, 2014

The constitution prohibits incarcerating someone, who, despite his best efforts, is indigent and cannot pay his fines and costs. You don't say...

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Liens and Amended Tax Returns.

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 18, 2014

Since the taxes are still owed (you are not going to get a refund), I see no reason why you can't file an amended return If that will reduce the...

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Jail time vs house arrest

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 18, 2014

Do you know why you were removed from ARD? You might be able to be reinstated depending on why you were removed. Even if not, you might be...

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I am trying to help a friend. The friend wants to know if she can claim her mother but mother has a cancellation of debt for9500

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 18, 2014

If her mother's gross income is over $3,900, she is not a qualifying relative and cannot be claimed as a dependent. So the question becomes...

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My boyfriends in jail for something that's not his fault and there's nothing I can do? We have a newborn..

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 18, 2014

My suggestion is that you get a seasoned criminal defense attorney involved. An attorney will follow several avenues to get this in front of a...

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I am divorced but we owe taxes from a previous yr while married but only ex's Social is on the bill. will I get my refund?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 18, 2014

If you filed jointly in the year for which the taxes are owed, both of you are liable. In that case it is likely that they will take some or all...

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When does jail time start after someone goes for the sentencing trial in Lebanon county?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 18, 2014

You are not forced to plead guilty, You can have a trial. It would likely be reversible error to force you to go to trial without a public...

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What if a company stating that they are court people trying to stop to proceed taking me to court?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 18, 2014

This sounds like a scam or illegal collection activity to me. I would ignore it. If you end up getting served with papers then you should take...

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How can my Husband's niece's "legally" appoint themselves to handle all of his aunt's and uncle's burial, etc without a Will?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 18, 2014

You don't say how your husband's nieces are related to the two decedents (your husband's aunt and uncle. If they are decedent's descendants then...

Thomas J. Wagner's Answers (3763)

My grandma is on section 8 we do not live together but I do help her with rent an all her bills can I claim her as a dependent?

Is it legal for the judge to arrest me without offering a payment plan

Liens and Amended Tax Returns.

Jail time vs house arrest

I am trying to help a friend. The friend wants to know if she can claim her mother but mother has a cancellation of debt for9500

My boyfriends in jail for something that's not his fault and there's nothing I can do? We have a newborn..

I am divorced but we owe taxes from a previous yr while married but only ex's Social is on the bill. will I get my refund?

When does jail time start after someone goes for the sentencing trial in Lebanon county?

What if a company stating that they are court people trying to stop to proceed taking me to court?

How can my Husband's niece's "legally" appoint themselves to handle all of his aunt's and uncle's burial, etc without a Will?