Questions answered by Jeffrey L. Cohen

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A business partner ignored the two signature on checks policy to write checks to himself and vendors is this theft?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on December 23, 2014

Only if he did it with bad intentions, and not in the normal course of business, would it possibly be theft.

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I am a new trucker and have a Income Tax Question about per deim

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on December 19, 2014

Please bear in mind that if you are a self-employed independent contractor you should deduct your actual travel expenses, and not a set per diem.

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How bad is tax fraud

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on December 17, 2014

It can be very serious, but the IRS and U.S. Attorney will not prosecute every case of evasion. You may, however, be eligible for a reward if you...

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I hired a tax attorney to help me with a tax appeal. He told me I needed to hire his expert a CPA and pay a retainer.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on December 16, 2014

Please make sure that you do not miss any important deadlines with your tax case. It appears that the attorney may not be adequately looking out...

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My soon to be x wife kept tens of thousands of dollars of customers cash invoices and never paid the sales tax to ca.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on December 15, 2014

Rather than embezzlement, I believe this sounds like tax fraud. You should consult with a California tax attorney and determine whether your state...

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Ex committed fraud under my #SS. Destroying credit. Fraudulent mortgages,credit lines, credit cards, tax returns. What can I do?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on December 15, 2014

Who agreed you are entitled to "innocent spouse?" Only the IRS can make that decision. A local tax attorney can assist you in determining whether...

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IRS Whistleblower. A case was open several years ago but closed. Now new information exist which proves tax fraud, what is....

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on December 12, 2014

I recommend you treat this as a new case, even though it might involve the same people or companies as before. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" tab...

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Capital Gains Tax on second home. How do we make the best of it.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on December 11, 2014

Please pose this question to your North Carolina CPA.

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Tax on contingent fee arrangement

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on December 11, 2014

Your attorney should attempt to have any resulting Form 1099 show his fees separately. If not, then the entire amount will be reported on your...

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My contract is terminating 12/31. Offered different pos, less $ under people terming contract.Can i collect if i refuse??

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on December 10, 2014

This series of questions is confusing. Why don't you take your contract to an attorney and sit down and discuss it for an hour. By the way, Aa...

Jeffrey L. Cohen's Answers (2581)

A business partner ignored the two signature on checks policy to write checks to himself and vendors is this theft?

I am a new trucker and have a Income Tax Question about per deim

How bad is tax fraud

I hired a tax attorney to help me with a tax appeal. He told me I needed to hire his expert a CPA and pay a retainer.

My soon to be x wife kept tens of thousands of dollars of customers cash invoices and never paid the sales tax to ca.

Ex committed fraud under my #SS. Destroying credit. Fraudulent mortgages,credit lines, credit cards, tax returns. What can I do?

IRS Whistleblower. A case was open several years ago but closed. Now new information exist which proves tax fraud, what is....

Capital Gains Tax on second home. How do we make the best of it.

Tax on contingent fee arrangement

My contract is terminating 12/31. Offered different pos, less $ under people terming contract.Can i collect if i refuse??