E. Michael Paturis's Answers (246)

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How much can a small business owner write off for their leased vehicle?

E.'s answer | Answered on March 30, 2015

I suggest you employ a CPA to determine your deduction.. There are a number of factors to consider; for example, how much is the car used for...

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Tax payment

E.'s answer | Answered on March 28, 2015

As the other attorneys said, the IRS permits installment payments, but you need to consult a tax attorney before you seek to enter into an...

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Do I need a tax lawyer or just an accountant ? I am self employed and need to start an llc.

E.'s answer | Answered on March 27, 2015

I agree with the suggestion by other attorneys that you need to pay any taxes which may be owing. For this step, I suggest you first employ a tax ...

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Tax refund question

E.'s answer | Answered on March 24, 2015

I suspect the problem is that the IRS is short of competent personnel-I have waited on the telephone for more than an hour to talk to anyone at the...

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I live in Michigan for the last two years and just had a voice mail from a law office who works for IRS that i have to call back

E.'s answer | Answered on March 24, 2015

I also suspect this is a scam. I read recently that a high official with Treasury got such a call. I agree with the other attorneys that you should...

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When to consult tax attorney?

E.'s answer | Answered on March 24, 2015

It is my belief that you should first employ a tax attorney first. The number of years involved may prompt a fraud investigation (I realize the...

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My wife had jewelry bought in another country. She recently sold the jewelry there and brought money here. Is that taxable?

E.'s answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

Assuming your wife is a U.S. citizen, I believe her gain is taxable although sold in a foreign country. If you cannot establish a tax basis, I...

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What should I do if my wife owes 8k in back income tax to IRS?

E.'s answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

I am not sure I understand your question. Are you stating that your wife's tax bill of 8k is more than 3 years old since she has not had income...

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Can an h&r block employee remove my tax information from the office?

E.'s answer | Answered on March 21, 2015

I don't believe a tax preparer is prohibited from taking client information home-thus, he may have a home office. If he has lost some of your...

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Sorrybut there are several questions . My step father had a massive stroke. I am his POA. He owes the IRS about 190,000.00

E.'s answer | Answered on March 21, 2015

I don't believe anything can be done to you unless you participated in a scheme to defraud the Government. If the life insurance is payable to...

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