How does my decision to leave the U.S. affect my mum's status? Can my brother claim her as a dependent and file taxes jointly?

I think you need to discuss this with your immigration attorney.

I am not clear on whether your mother is currently in bankruptcy. If she is, the stay arises automatically upon the filing. You would need to get...

Why doesnt Cash count towards Affidavit of Support?

I think this is best answered by your immigration attorney as it is not really a tax question.

I am sorry to hear about the difficulties you are facing. If the credit cards were only in your husband's name, then you do not have to pay off...

Offer in Compromise and Tax refund?

The IRS can only collect what is owed to them. Once that is paid you will be refunded the balance

I have not had a job since 2010 and have not filed taxes what should I do?

If you had no filing requirement because you had no reportable transactions then you are not required to file a return. You will not incur a...

Can a creditor still garnish my pay check after I've filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy?

The automatic stay arose on October 16. Collection of pre-petition debts are generally prohibited once the automatic stay arises. There are limited...

Can I pay taxes from my personal account while avoiding fraudulent transfer?

Payment of the taxes is not a fraudulent transfer. It is a legitimate debt and not an attempt to divest yourself of property for the purpose of...

Can i rent my house for a short term lease in the process of Chapter 7 bankruptcy ?

You need to be very careful and should discuss this with your bankruptcy attorney. The two main issues: Any rental income would have to be...

I want to give $100,000.00 to each of my two children, incurring as little as possible in taxes, both for them and for me.

Yes, you ca do that. You will not incur a gift tax.However, because the gift is over $14,000 you will be required to file a gift tax return.