Can a trust or other vehicle be used to shield income from inclusion on a personal tax return?

No. First the income tax brackets for trusts are much smaller meaning that the top rate is reached very quickly. So if you want to pay higher...

Do I need to file my spouses 1099-c student loan cancellation due to death on my tax return he passed away in June 2013

You should hire a tax attorney. Don't file a joint return. You don't say when your spouse died or when the debt was cancelled. These facts might...

If i claim my mother on my taxes am i responible for the back taxes she owes

She alone is responsible for her tax debt. Claiming her as a dependent will not make you responsible for her debt.

You should be raisi8ng these questions with the attorney who represents you on the charge. If you don't have one, hire one asap. If you cannot...

Can NY state take my tax return if we file jointly if they say my husband now owes back sales tax from 1996, we married in 2005

If you are talking about the federal income tax return, there is an irs form that you can file with your return (8379?)the purpose of which is to...

Cited for talking on the phone meanwhile driving in Washington State

You 1) fight the ticket (plead not guilty) 2) listen to the officer's testimony; and 3) if his testimony differs from what you recall happening...

Is it considered harassment and getting ambushed if someone keeps asking you to do something?

You have no legal recourse for dormmates asking you to do your part of the cleaning.

How do I get more information from the IRS about a tax levy? I do not know why the amount is what it is & how long it will last.

See a tax attorney. You can get a tax transcript from the IRS which may shed some light on the problem.

How to claim a dependent? Is there any preliminary paperwork ?

I believe that before he can be a qualifying relative so you can claim your father as a dependent, he has to reside with you. Check the...

Looking for a Tax Attorney CPA, reasonable pricing, experience with late or filing several years back taxes, negotiating w/IRS.

Use the find a lawyer section of this website. It is inappropriate to use the question and answer sectinn to look for a lawyer. Good luck in your...