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Bankruptcy

Magda's answer | Answered on July 03, 2015

Credit cards on which there is a zero balance are not creditors and do not have to be listed in your bankruptcy. I assume that when you ask...

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After a bankruptcy is discharged am I responsible for the upkeep on a house that was part of the bankruptcy if the foreclosure

Magda's answer | Answered on July 03, 2015

I agree with my colleagues. Title on the home is not transferred until the foreclosure goes through and the property is purchased by a third party...

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What is the best option at the end of a car lease if i recently filed a bankruptcy chapter 7.

Magda's answer | Answered on July 03, 2015

It never hurts to ask if they are willing to enter into another lease with you. The problem my clients have experienced in the past is that the...

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How do I get a tax lien removed from my credit report?

Magda's answer | Answered on June 26, 2015

Under the Credit Reporting Act a federal tax lien may appear on your credit report for 7 years after it has been paid. I am unable to determine...

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Is it illegal to claim your child on your taxes if they do not live with the child in a different state?

Magda's answer | Answered on June 26, 2015

The information you have provided is insufficient to answer your question. There are many variables. Is the child away at school? Does she provide...

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Chapter 7? my name is on all of my sisters bank accounts. she is the only one who puts money in the accounts.

Magda's answer | Answered on June 26, 2015

I agree with Mr. Solomon but would want to know exactly how your name appears on your sister's accounts. If you are merely the beneficiary of the...

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I filled taxes with my niece and nephew as dependents. I live with my father. Can I be the one to file if he makes more?

Magda's answer | Answered on June 23, 2015

It all depends on why the IRS says you owe them money and how this determination was made. If it was a mathematical error then the IRS can make the...

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What is the simplest and easiest way to eliminate income tax debt owed to the IRS?

Magda's answer | Answered on June 20, 2015

Unfortunately there are no easy answers when it comes to dealing with IRS debt and, especially filed federal tax liens. Although you say the tax...

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Who should I speak with that could remove a paid state tax lein on my credit report?

Magda's answer | Answered on June 20, 2015

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act a credit bureau may continue to report the lien for a period of 7 years after it has been paid. Therefore, you...

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Can I make a FOIA request to see if my judgment debtor filed taxes for past couple of years?

Magda's answer | Answered on June 20, 2015

You may not obtain the tax returns of another individual under a FOIA request unless the individual grants you a power of attorney (2848) . A Form...

Magda Abdo-Gomez's Answers (1527)

Bankruptcy

After a bankruptcy is discharged am I responsible for the upkeep on a house that was part of the bankruptcy if the foreclosure

What is the best option at the end of a car lease if i recently filed a bankruptcy chapter 7.

How do I get a tax lien removed from my credit report?

Is it illegal to claim your child on your taxes if they do not live with the child in a different state?

Chapter 7? my name is on all of my sisters bank accounts. she is the only one who puts money in the accounts.

I filled taxes with my niece and nephew as dependents. I live with my father. Can I be the one to file if he makes more?

What is the simplest and easiest way to eliminate income tax debt owed to the IRS?

Who should I speak with that could remove a paid state tax lein on my credit report?

Can I make a FOIA request to see if my judgment debtor filed taxes for past couple of years?