Questions answered by Jeffrey L. Cohen

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If I am being sued, there is already a judgment against me (lost the case), can they put a lien on my business/business account.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on July 17, 2015

You should consider consulting with an attorney, because the HOA can indeed reach your interest in your business, should they feel the money is...

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Employer protection under a signed NDA from being exposed for illegal business acts? Ie: fraud, falsifying docs,etc

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on July 16, 2015

Just because you were terminated does not mean that you did indeed violate the Agreement. Just because the company is fighting the unemployment...

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I signed a common form giving someone the right to secure assets, but I know now that the will was not executed properly .

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on July 15, 2015

If you are talking about your own will, you can and should destroy it. Next time, I recommend using a lawyer to prepare the will.

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Can I press charges if my ex used a revoked power of attorney to file taxes

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on July 15, 2015

No, you cannot press charges. You should first consider if and how this has hurt you. Once you have made this calculation, and still are unhappy,...

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How are capital gains treated for tax purposes on the sale of grantor/beneficiary's primary residence in an irrevocable trust?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on July 14, 2015

I have no idea why your mother did such a complicated thing, but the answer is it is complicated, and you need to consult with an attorney who will...

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Do I have to file a form 3520 on properties inherited from overseas if my mother was an American citizen and I was born here ?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on July 14, 2015

Please contact a good CPA on this issue. There is likely another form that you will have to submit with your tax return disclosing such assets.

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Do I have I have to file a form 3520 on bank accounts (cd"s) inherited from overseas as a BENEFICIARY from an American citizen?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on July 14, 2015

You should definitely read the instructions to that form. Depending on the amounts and the donor's identity, you may have to file. Now that you...

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What do I do when my landlord filed a false 1099 for my husband for 4000.00?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on July 13, 2015

It is indeed against the law to knowingly file a false information return. First of all, contact the IRS (be prepared to wait a long time on hold,...

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My monthly income is $ 2800 gross and i am paying almost 800 dollar tax every month ..

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on July 13, 2015

Is this tax amount being withheld from your paycheck? If so, tell your employer immediately that you believe that it is withholding at too high a...

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Reported a tax fraud to irs no action taken

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on July 10, 2015

Retaining a tax attorney to prepare the referral form, and follow up on your behalf, would be a good idea. My experience is that these matters...

Jeffrey L. Cohen's Answers (2581)

If I am being sued, there is already a judgment against me (lost the case), can they put a lien on my business/business account.

Employer protection under a signed NDA from being exposed for illegal business acts? Ie: fraud, falsifying docs,etc

I signed a common form giving someone the right to secure assets, but I know now that the will was not executed properly .

Can I press charges if my ex used a revoked power of attorney to file taxes

How are capital gains treated for tax purposes on the sale of grantor/beneficiary's primary residence in an irrevocable trust?

Do I have to file a form 3520 on properties inherited from overseas if my mother was an American citizen and I was born here ?

Do I have I have to file a form 3520 on bank accounts (cd"s) inherited from overseas as a BENEFICIARY from an American citizen?

What do I do when my landlord filed a false 1099 for my husband for 4000.00?

My monthly income is $ 2800 gross and i am paying almost 800 dollar tax every month ..

Reported a tax fraud to irs no action taken