Who is obligated to pay the utilities company's bill, me or my tenant?

Generally, if the tenant put the electric services in his name and there was no contingency in the agreement/contract with the electric company...

Can my ex claim a child on income tax return even if paying child support?

The test is generally which parent the children lives the majority of the year with. However, a divorce settlement or custody arrangement may...

Can a husband/wife limit one's interest in the other's business. In CA. Have been married for a few years now w/o a prenup

The most important thing is that you and your husband have completely separate businesses (LLC, etc) that are in no way co-mingled - financially or...

Husband & business partner (LLC) gave "business loan" to his family member, now he REFUSES TO EVEN ask for the $ to be repaid!

Depends. 1) Was there a signed contract by G and you an your husband stating the term of the "loan?" 2) Do you and your husband have an...

Generally, you can claim someone as a "dependent" on your Federal tax return if the qualifying relative or child lives with you for the majority of...

Who gets to claim the kids on taxes for 2011 if the divorce decree states you get to claim them on even years?

Depends of whether the divorce decree's reference to "even" years is pertaining to the tax year you are filing or the year in which the return is...

As a college instructor, can I write-off an Ipad I was required to buy in order to participate in a grant?

Yes. If the Ipad is used strictly for the benefit of your employer, you can expense (deduct) it. For 2011, you can elect to expense the full...

How can I save my parents's home from being taken away by the government?

I'm wondering if you are referring to a tax lien that has been placed on the house for not paying property taxes?? But like the other attorney...

What is a trustee for a foundation?

Technically speaking, a Trustee is a person (or entity) that holds property, authority, or a position of trust or responsibility for the benefit of...

I want to live in florida full time and keep my nj home. alimony is my source of income, do fl. residents pay tax on alimony?

Alimony payments are considered income that is taxable for the Federal Income Tax. However, Florida does not have a STATE INCOME tax. Meaning,...