I receive 1099 from my client, so why is my client asking for W9s from my sub-contractors?

If they have actual knowledge that you are subcontracting to a foreign person, then they are required to follow the IRS international withholding...

The IRS has asses penalties on my taxes due from the sale of RE. Can I get the penalty removed?

Depends on your tax history and what the penalties are. You should visit an EA, CPA, or tax attorney to discuss with more specifics and see if they...

Is it extortion when a renter threatens to send banking information to the IRS for a refund claiming they're not paying taxes?

The IRS won't care if someone calls them out of the blue who claims to "sense" fraud. It's a non-threat that will just do damage to the person...

Mistake in tax return filing due to 1099

Have an EA, CPA or tax attorney go over your transactions and file an amended return.

Need urgent second opinion: if/how can I withdraw down payment from trust, and what are the tax consequences, if any?

One would need to review the trust and the specific assets you are talking about before rendering any kind of advice. Hire an estates and trusts...

A Retired U.S. Army Veteran cannot obtain a vendor License because he has not filed taxes in over 10 years. I thought Pensions

Pensions are taxable. You will need to speak with a tax attorney in regard to filing the past returns and working things out with the IRS if you...

Can I file for FICA tax refund to IRS after April every year?

I am assuming that you made the claim on your 1040/1040NR. You would need to get a copy of the tax transcript to see what the IRS entered for you...

Exactly why you should never let one of the bargain basement/big box tax prep companies handle your taxes. I get tonnes of complaints like this...

Do I have to pay SSN tax and Medicare tax while working on I-765 (student OPT)

You should discuss your status with the employer and have them stop withholding the taxes while you qualify under the F1 OPT. Some employers...

How do I get tax preparer to pay taxes it did not include in the return?

You are responsible for paying the tax amount, not the preparer. The "guarantee" given by H&R Block should cover penalties, interest, and other...