What kind of costs should I expect when hiring someone to handle my 1031 exchange?

It varies from attorney to attorney to an extreme extent. That being said, the workload is not considerable. The hourly rate should largely...

If you are the sole owner of a C-Corp earning less than seven figures, you need to speak to a tax attorney to resolve that itself. Consider an LLC...

Scottrade reported to IRS only my cashing out stock, not first purchase! IRS says I owe $1400 but "income" was always my money

This isn't Scottrade's fault, it's the Clinton Congress. Bill Clinton and his genius Congress signed into law a regulation requiring brokers to...

Tax Garnishment

Your mother may wish to speak to a tax attorney to eliminate or reduce the wage garnishment. The Alabama Department of Revenue is not always...

Regarding dependent tax filing during divorce

If you were married in 2014 (and you were), you should file Married Filing Separately for 2014. You can file Single or Head of Household (if you...

No. A car note is a civil issue. They can sue you.

Need to add addendum to will. Would a signed letter be enough? Does it need to be notarized? does a witness need to sign also?

No. In order to be upheld by the probate court, you need a codicil. This is a pretty simple instrument, and can be drawn up rather inexpensively.

Biting nails! Should I file amended FBARs, federal return and state return each for 6 years? Will there be any penalties?

There will be penalties ranging from 5 - 50% of the highest balance of the account. I would hire an experienced tax attorney to make an amnesty...

I'm in need of a TOP tax atty as a result of an inept IRS audit. What experience/questions should I look for/ask in a tax atty?

Your experience with the IRS is par for the course. They are incompetent and lazy. Appeals tends to be a little better. If it goes to court,...

I filed my taxes with Liberty Tax, the guy that prepared them messed them up. Now I'm trying to get it fixed what can I do?

You may want to speak to a tax attorney. Better, speak to a competent CPA. Thompson & Associates at (678) 382-0899 does a great job.