Fred works as a builder and wants his boss to pay some of his wages in cash so he can then pay less tax. Is his contract valid?

Contracts to perform illegal acts are void. THESE COMMENTS ARE NOT LEGAL ADVICE. They are provided for informational purposes only. Actual...

Can I claim my domestic partner on my taxes?

If your partner lived with you the entire year and you paid the bills, then this person would qualify as the IRS definition of a "qualified...

If I filed a tax return wih my then boyfriend as married filing jointly but we are no longer together, do we have to divorce?

If you weren't married at the time, you shouldn't have filed as married. If you are currently married, your only options for 2010 are...

My divorce papers say "tax exemptions remain to the father" So do I get to claim them on my tax return and during the year?

It sounds like the order says the father gets to claim them both. If the mother is the primary custodian, then she needs to fill out an IRS Form...

When you sell the mobile home, you will have to pay tax on your gain. Whether or not it is treated as a house or a vehicle is determine by the...

How would i go about reporting a marriage fraud?

Contact your nearest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office. THESE COMMENTS ARE NOT LEGAL ADVICE. They are provided for informational...

What are the tax implications of property held Joint Tenants?

You will receive a partial step up in basis for your sister's share of the property. This will come into play if and when you ever sell the...

Can i file a married filing seperately tax return when i marry someone who owes child support?

Yes, you have the option of filing married/separate. Doing so will insulate you from liabilities that your future husband has pending (tax, child...

My mother in law passed and left my wife with $125k in an account oversea, where she was from. Do we need to pay tax on it?

Although there is not likely to be any federal tax on this money for your wife, there is a disclosure and filing requirement for all US taxpayers...

I was falsely charged and arrested of a crime I did not commit.

If you want your record cleared, expungement is likely your only option. You can't blame the police for arresting you when they had a "victim" who...