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Where should I be looking for answers about possible benefits and tax filing rules for our situation?
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Answered on May 11, 2016
Contact the social security administration or at least look at their website to see if it provides the answers you are looking for.
However, in my...
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When metals are held in trust, upon passing, is the "basis" amount for IRS the date of passing, or purchase-into-trust date?
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Answered on May 11, 2016
Even though the assets are in the trust I believe that the basis is computed based on a certain events. In this case the event would be the death...
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What are our options to prevent my dad's house from being foreclosed upon for property taxes?
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Answered on May 11, 2016
If you are in a position to buy the house, why not lend your dad the money needed to pay the taxes. If the house is owned free and clear it seems a...
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Is this tax fraud? How can I get my half? Does she get half as I was the primary earner?
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Answered on May 11, 2016
Signing your name on a return is a crime. I am not a criminal attorney, but the tacit consent you mention might have some implications.
Since you...
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Any attorney who has multiple experiences in working with intentional community, especially in California?
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Answered on May 11, 2016
You can use the find a lawyer feature of avvo to find attorneys in your community who would be able to help you.
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Does that mean the taxes go away or do they stay on the books and they just can't or don't try to collect them anymore?
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Answered on May 11, 2016
If the statute of limitations on collection has expired and there are no other avenues to collect then the tax liability is usually abated.
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How long does it take? ( in order for it not to qualify me as a married person )
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Answered on May 11, 2016
Once the case is filed the first meeting of creditors takes place about a month later. From the date of the first meeting there is a 60 day period...
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Can I sell it and pay the taxes first out of the sale?
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Answered on May 10, 2016
It is possible that the taxing authority has filed liens against the home for the outstanding taxes. If so, then at the closing the closing agent...
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What can I do?
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Answered on May 10, 2016
My recommendation would be to see if you could meet with someone who can actually look at your w-2 and do the computations to try to see what it is...
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Is there a fine if we have been filing as single, but are in fact married?
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Answered on May 10, 2016
You mean other than the fact that you committed perjury? And that the return is possibly fraudulent or at least negligent? Not sure why you chose...