Is there federal gift tax on transfers between legally married gay couples?

I heartily agree with my colleagues. I would like to add that you all really should consult an estate planner familiar with LGBT issues. There may...

Small company needs assistance in change of ownership and preparing a prenuptial agreement for one of the owners.

As my colleagues suggest, this isn't as simple as it appears. Ownership of a corporation isn't determined by recitations in the Articles of...

I agree with Ms. Koslyn. You mention "scam".. it strikes me that the greatest scam in all this is the possibility for an inflated valuation of the...

My parents had a deed of gift with life estate; both died in recent months. Will I owe capital gains if I sell property?

My condolences on the loss of your parents. An accurate answer to your question is only possible after a review of the deed you are talking about....

The only income I have is from a 1099-Miscellaneous form - Its only for approx 4500.00 - do I still have to file a tax return?

You do have to file and you will owe tax. >

Must permanent residents file tax return even if they earn very little?

I am a tax attorney and I want to second the suggestion of my colleague Mr. Cappucio. File the returns ! There is no harm in filing a return that...

Is my organization legal if I'm not keeping any money for myself?

Since the opposite of the term "legal" is "illegal", I will not use that term as what you are doing certainly doesn't violate any law. However, if...

My rights as controlling shareholder in a s corporation

I would strongly suggest you do buy him out. You created a S-corporation for a reason, most usually for the ability to withdrawal earnings without...

Despite the incredible emphasis in contemporary culture of being disrespected or not, the law does't really regulate this. No contract can guaranty...

My step mother and my father have not been together in over 25yrs does "HER" daughter have the rights to any of his belongings?

You need to go West. Your father's estate is covered by the law of the state of California. You didn't say whether or not he had a will. That is...