I want to deed a second home to my two sons. I need to avoid gift tax and I need to do this properly so there are no questions

Please consult with a tax attorney or tax CPA. There is a very good chance that no gift tax will be due on this transaction.

Do I qualify as a "real estate professional" for tax purposes?

Very likely yes. Provided it is indeed full time, and, if and when you are audited in the future, you have a log book detailing the hours you...

Paid my ex a cash settlement per our divorce agreement, can I deduct this on my income tax?

Based on what you told us, the answer is likely not. What does the decree say about alimony?

Tax Fraud?

Filing a correct and accurate return would not increase the chances of an audit.

Tax Fraud anf Forgery

What was the result of his income tax filings? If the two of you owe tax, you would be a prime candidate for the innocent spouse program. In any...

Who did you return the vehicle to???? I doubt you can be charged with possession of stolen property, so what would the crime be? If anyone...

Great question, but my guess is the answer is no. Although I have not researched this for you, the tax is based on the value of the property on...

If my husbands wages are attached (for a civil judgement against us) can they take our taxes too?

No. Only a government authority can intercept a tax refund, and even they would have to notify you.

I havent filed taxes in the last 3 years.

A bigger issue than the IRS coming after you for money is the possibility that they will investigate you for failing to file (which is a criminal...

Deductibility of a legal settlement payment as a FORMER employee

Without doing any research yet on this, I would have to say that my impression is you could indeed justify this deduction. Be prepared, however,...