Questions answered by Thomas J. Wagner

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How can we revoke our sibling as Dad's POA?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

If your father is not incapacitated he can revoke the power of attorney and sign one appointing someone else if that's what he wants to do. It...

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Is insufficient evidence the same as saying the police was bias at trial for giving two different version of a story

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

No its not the same. Insufficient evidence argues that even accepting the evidence in the light most favorable to the Commonwealth, (meaning...

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If I do not receive a 1099, does that mean the payment was not reported to the IRS?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

You have a legal obligation to honestly report all of your income to the IRS on your tax return regardless of whether the you received 1099's for...

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My wife died in 2013 do i claim her on my taxes

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

Yes you can file married filing jointly 9or married filing separately and claim her as a dependent) and include the out of pocket medical expenses...

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Renter in Hawaii has pastdue rent wants to pay with income tax return promisary note legal?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

I am not sure how a promissory note gives you any additional protection. It will not give you the ability to force the IRS to deliver the refund...

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If a warrant for a prior arrest has been served can it be lifted?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

Yes he should have a lawyer in NJ. He probably should waive extradition to NJ and return there to deal with those charges. It's impossible to...

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I'm going to file my own taxes for the first time who claims the SSI (supplemental security income) check me or my mom?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

As far as I can tell from the IRS website, Supplemental Security income is not taxable. Your income from your job must be reported to determine...

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Does an individual have to send a yearly statement to IRS if you hold the mortgage on a property taxes and interest paid etc.

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

The holder of a mortgage should issue a 1099 for interest paid on the mortgage and include property taxes if paid by the mortgagee. If the...

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Is lump-sum settlement amount in lieu of income loss in the future taxed in USA? Thank you.

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

Such a settlement is taxable income under federal tax law

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Do I pay taxes on service fees assessed via online freelance sites that are taken directly from the wages I earn?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

My assumption is that you are self employed (you do not receive a paycheck or w-2 from oDesk. As self employed, you file schedule C and report...

Thomas J. Wagner's Answers (3763)

How can we revoke our sibling as Dad's POA?

Is insufficient evidence the same as saying the police was bias at trial for giving two different version of a story

If I do not receive a 1099, does that mean the payment was not reported to the IRS?

My wife died in 2013 do i claim her on my taxes

Renter in Hawaii has pastdue rent wants to pay with income tax return promisary note legal?

If a warrant for a prior arrest has been served can it be lifted?

I'm going to file my own taxes for the first time who claims the SSI (supplemental security income) check me or my mom?

Does an individual have to send a yearly statement to IRS if you hold the mortgage on a property taxes and interest paid etc.

Is lump-sum settlement amount in lieu of income loss in the future taxed in USA? Thank you.

Do I pay taxes on service fees assessed via online freelance sites that are taken directly from the wages I earn?