E. Michael Paturis

E. Michael Paturis's Answers (246)

Alexandria, VA

Tax Lawyer at Alexandria, VA

Practice Areas: Tax, Estate Planning ... +3 more

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Will my fiance be responsible for my child support arrears once we get married?

E.'s answer | Answered on August 06, 2015

I agree with the other attorneys who advised you to keep your finances separate from your spouse after you marry and who further advised you to...

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Do you have to pay taxes on a life insurance payout when named as the beneficiary?

E.'s answer | Answered on August 05, 2015

Unless the decedent had a large Federal taxable estate but without sufficient assets to pay the taxes which may be owing, life insurance is...

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Taxes from a business I didn't own

E.'s answer | Answered on August 04, 2015

As the other attorneys advised, you should seek the advice of a local tax attorney as soon as possible. As another attorney correctly noted, if...

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What local, state and federal taxes are applicable for a dba and it going to be a sole proprietor bussines

E.'s answer | Answered on July 16, 2015

I believe the other attorneys have given you good advice. A local CPA could probably provide good advice with respect to the local taxes, rules...

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Re: Taxes. Sold a house: purchase @ $27500, sold @ $75000 - Ex paid $45000 (1/2 value) divorce sett. Capital Gain on what $?

E.'s answer | Answered on July 16, 2015

I also agree with the other attorneys. As the other attorneys advised, you should employ a local CPA to prepare your return since you may be able...

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Do I need respond the SS-8 form from IRS?

E.'s answer | Answered on July 15, 2015

I agree with the other attorneys who advise against ignoring the form from the IRS. It is advisable to respond to IRS notices as soon as possible....

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Co-Owner owes money to the IRS

E.'s answer | Answered on July 15, 2015

I agree with the other attorneys-in fact, i think it would be advisable not to have any business relationship with your friend (to illustrate the...

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Do I need a tax attorney?

E.'s answer | Answered on July 14, 2015

You should be taxed only on the share of the income you actually receive and only that share should be on your 1099. If your 1099 is erroneous and...

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Can you gift a maintenance settlement to avoid paying the taxes?

E.'s answer | Answered on July 14, 2015

I agree with the other attorneys. Once a recipient receives "income," it is taxable to the recipient, irrespective of what the recipient later...

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Is setting up a 501(c)(3) in Washington, DC governed by federal or local (Washington, DC) law?

E.'s answer | Answered on July 13, 2015

As the other attorney correctly stated, the new entity will have to comply with both Federal and D.C. laws. A tax attorney should be employed to...

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