What is W-9 form

It is a form prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for banks (and others) to collect taxpayer information in order to perform...

If a large amount of money is brought to the US as a gift, do they have to pay tax on it and whats the percentage?

Maybe yes and maybe no, it depends on what is being given, who is giving, and how it is structured. For US persons (tax residents) there is a...

Is my father (new green card holder) considered US domicile for estate and gift taxes purposes?

There are a few things going on here and I would suggest that you contact a tax attorney who is familiar with international tax planning to help...

What is the benefit to opening an LLC outside of the state you plan to conduct business in?

This is very specific to the business, what you will be doing, and where you are operating. You should speak with a DC business attorney to go over...

Can a company that is going out of business legally backdate their checks so they expire sooner, and then refuse to honor them?

Unfortunately, the answer is not much, unless it is a very large amount. The best solution would be to just contact the company and ask if they...

If i did not get the notice of deficiency can i still file in tax court?

Is this a state notice or are you asking about the IRS notice of deficiency. For IRS purposes, a notice of deficiency is properly served if sent...

How/When to file ITIN?

You generally file for an ITIN when submitting a tax return. You should find a Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) who can authenticate the documents...

Attorneys are generally licensed by the states, there is no such thing as a federal bar number. State licensing is usually controlled by the...

No, that's normal. Part of the settlement may be taxable and the employer will have to report the payment to the IRS on a 1099. They need to...

Payments to foreign contractors tax deduction question

You need to retain the invoices in case the IRS conducts an audit. Then you would use the invoices to substantiate the expenses you claim. If you...