Does my daughter who lives in WA state have to pay a sales tax on a gifted car when transferring ownership at the DMV?

Generally speaking, a gift with no consideration given in return for the gift is not subject to sales tax. You would have to document the gift and...

Can California garnish or place leins, etc. on Florida bank accounts/property, etc. for unpaid CA state income taxes?

Many states have agreements with other states to allow for cross border bank liens. CA & Florida both do. Almost all banks do business in both...

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Is it legal practice to charge the leaseholder general excise tax on Real Estate tax?

I believe HI is the only other state in the US to charge a tax on commercial rent. I doubt practice in HI, but that is my understanding. My...

If a dealership doesn't include extra taxes on a contract, am i responsible for paying for those taxes or should it be them ?

In most states, taxes are due from the purchaser of the vehicle. In many states, the state places the collection burden on the car dealer, but...

In Ohio, if you owe sales tax, can they attach your bank account when your only income is social security.

Usually Sale Tax liens are placed on the business entity and it is the business's liability. Unless you were operating in a sole proprietorship...

Do i need a tax lawyer?

Absolutely you need a good state and local tax lawyer. I suggest contacting Richard Litwin, who I have worked with before. He is very experienced...

Both prior answers are right on point. I would also like to point out that purchasing "inventory" for your business without paying sales tax on...

Can I rent a house that I am short selling? If I keep the money will I have to pay taxes on it?

To reiterate the prior answer - you can rent out a house you own as long as the bank doesn't restrict that right. There are federdal income tax...

The city of Scottsdale says they can levy sales taxes on short term out of state rentals initiated out of state and occurred.

Was the item ever brought into the city limits? If not, then you have a good argument against tax.

What can NY State Tax do for unpaid business taxes (10-years+) and the taxpayer lives out of state?

The situation, as my colleagues point out, is serious when taxes are collected but not remitted. However, I must disagree that this is something...