Can we hold a wedding ceremony but just not file the marriage license afterward?

Unless there are children involved, there shouldn't be much difference between filing single and filing married filing separately.

I made a mistake of writing "Exempt" for federal taxes. I filed & paid 14K as taxes..Will there be any other penalty/arrest?

You should change your w4 with your employer to have some withholding. You may have failure to pay estimated tax penalties but those are minor. ...

That sounds like a gift to me so you and her should be fine in that regard. But your friend really should consult with a tax attorney because...

I live in Florida and my mom live in Puerto rico

It depends on how much of her support she provides herself. The rule is her gross income must be less than $4,050 for the year and you must have...

I agree with Thomas. It is taxable both for federal and state purposes.

I live on ss disability, also I work part time. I am selling property and need estate planning and also tax advise as I owe alot

the sale of the house may complicate the IRS matter, especially if you have a tax lien outstanding in your name. You DO have options but I would...

I am a self employed individual going to start selling goods online

Hire a good accountant to assist you. I am not familiar with Amazon's platform but there may be state sales tax compliance issues you need to...

What form if any do I need to report inheritance monies I received in 2016

Inheritance is not considered income for federal tax purposes. If the size of the estate is more than 5.45 Million, then there may be tax...

What is my best option for avoiding as many taxes as possible?

There really isn't anything to add to Rob's answer. But get a good tax attorney who will be able to set you up with a good accountant to properly...

Can I file an IRS whistleblower claim against a company that pays their employees partially under the table?

Yes, you can but you would not want to do this alone. You will want the assistance of a tax attorney to review the claim and file it. If it is a...