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Can the IRS go after my husbands salary or income tax return money because I owe back sales taxes to the state from my business?

Dana's answer | Answered on August 04, 2013

Sales taxes are not a matter the IRS governs or collects. The Georgia, or appropriate state sales tax authority, however will aggressively seek to...

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CAN THE IRS GO AFTER MY HUSBANDS SALARY OR HIS INCOME TAX MONEY FOR STATE & FED TAX LIENS FILED AGAINST MY CLOSED BUSINESS?

Dana's answer | Answered on August 04, 2013

If your husband was not an officer in your business or other responsible person, then your husband does not acquire liability for your tax debts...

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Can an heir who is in France sign and notarize the Acknowl'ment of Service and Assent to Probate Instanter while she is abroad?

Dana's answer | Answered on August 02, 2013

France, as a Civil Law country, has officials called "notaires" who can perform the authenication service required for the acknowledgement of...

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When a home goes to foreclosure and there is a tax lien on it, does the tax lien get paid before the primary mortgage holder?

Dana's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

When foreclosure occurs, the foreclosing creditor cuts off the rights of any other secured creditor who's security is junior to them. Therefore, if...

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A friend paid our daughter's house loan off. It was in our daughter's name. Can he get his money back?

Dana's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

I am a little confused. The title to your question says "a friend", the paragraph doesn't really say who paid off the loan on the house. But, be...

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I received a final notice of intent to levy from the IRS. How do I find out what property they intend to levy?

Dana's answer | Answered on July 07, 2013

Attorney Curcuru is absolutely right. The notice you received represents the culmination of a series of notices that started with an assessment of...

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I just want to make sure im understanding, i live in Louisiana which doesn't allow gay marriage, if i go to say Vermont

Dana's answer | Answered on July 04, 2013

All over the country we are all asking the same question. All that has been resolved is the part of DOMA that defines Marriage as between a man and...

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What are the possibilities of reducing penalties and interest from back taxes owed with personal taxes.

Dana's answer | Answered on July 03, 2013

Strictly speaking, the IRS will abate penalties only for good cause shown, and they a very limited ability to waive interest, so limited it almost...

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Hello Can you recommed a Tax Attorney. A tax Attorney specializing in back taxes.

Dana's answer | Answered on July 03, 2013

You did not ask a question, which is the purpose of this format. There are many fine tax attorneys in Atlanta, you can probably find a few on...

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I have an s-corp and have a corp-to-corp contract with a company. I wasn't able to collect my last 3 invoices. What should I do?

Dana's answer | Answered on July 01, 2013

I am sorry have to deal with this. Your contract is with TAS. That is the Company you look to for payment and the company you may sue. Since you...

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Can the IRS go after my husbands salary or income tax return money because I owe back sales taxes to the state from my business?

CAN THE IRS GO AFTER MY HUSBANDS SALARY OR HIS INCOME TAX MONEY FOR STATE & FED TAX LIENS FILED AGAINST MY CLOSED BUSINESS?

Can an heir who is in France sign and notarize the Acknowl'ment of Service and Assent to Probate Instanter while she is abroad?

When a home goes to foreclosure and there is a tax lien on it, does the tax lien get paid before the primary mortgage holder?

A friend paid our daughter's house loan off. It was in our daughter's name. Can he get his money back?

I received a final notice of intent to levy from the IRS. How do I find out what property they intend to levy?

I just want to make sure im understanding, i live in Louisiana which doesn't allow gay marriage, if i go to say Vermont

What are the possibilities of reducing penalties and interest from back taxes owed with personal taxes.

Hello Can you recommed a Tax Attorney. A tax Attorney specializing in back taxes.

I have an s-corp and have a corp-to-corp contract with a company. I wasn't able to collect my last 3 invoices. What should I do?