Questions answered by James H Sutton Jr.

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If a person is running a farm and selling the produce and other products (wheat, soybeans.) and not paying taxes is that legal?

James's answer | Answered on January 06, 2012

I completely agree with the whistle blower idea. If you don't want to be known as the person that turned him in, then you can have a tax attorney...

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My tax refund and bankruptcy

James's answer | Answered on January 06, 2012

The prior answer is very good advice. Take this issue to your bankruptcy attorney. This is what you are paying him for.

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Can the IRS circumvent your right to a Tax Court trial?

James's answer | Answered on January 06, 2012

I believe you asked this question already (or reworded the same question). I agree with the prior attorney's response. I'll also add that you...

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Will it help to change the type of Tax Court petition?

James's answer | Answered on January 06, 2012

I agree whole heartedly with my prior colleague's answer. Please be aware that you are in very turbulent tax waters and the consequences could...

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Can the IRS arbitrarily assign income to one spouse?

James's answer | Answered on January 06, 2012

On a joint return, the income is allocated 100% to both spouses and both spouses are jointly, and severally liable for the amount. The IRS can go...

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Can the IRS use inadmissable evidence to determine unreported income?

James's answer | Answered on January 06, 2012

The most simple answer I can give you is yes, the IRS can use evidence that might not be admissible in court to estimate your income. What the IRS...

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Can I paint to sell the original painting & prints of Lobster boats in a Maine harbor?

James's answer | Answered on January 05, 2012

The most simple answer is no, you do not need permission. If you'd feel more comfortable altering the numbers or names on the boats, then that...

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Overdue tax bill went to attorney and he won't accept payments for his fee, we can pay the tax bill outright though

James's answer | Answered on January 05, 2012

This sounds like a combination of a tax lien purchase and an inside agreement between the city and an attorney. Each state's tax lien laws are...

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H and R Block has just told me that they are not responsible for filing incorrect forms with the IRS. Can I sue them for tax owe

James's answer | Answered on January 05, 2012

I agree with Mr. Larson's response. You might find an attorney aggressive enough to want to take this on, but I would not suggested it. I...

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How can I be denied licensure when the law says you can't.

James's answer | Answered on January 05, 2012

For the convenience of any attorney reading this question - Florida Statute Sec. 456.0635â€ƒMedicaid fraud; disqualification for license,...

James H Sutton Jr.'s Answers (323)

If a person is running a farm and selling the produce and other products (wheat, soybeans.) and not paying taxes is that legal?

My tax refund and bankruptcy

Can the IRS circumvent your right to a Tax Court trial?

Will it help to change the type of Tax Court petition?

Can the IRS arbitrarily assign income to one spouse?

Can the IRS use inadmissable evidence to determine unreported income?

Can I paint to sell the original painting & prints of Lobster boats in a Maine harbor?

Overdue tax bill went to attorney and he won't accept payments for his fee, we can pay the tax bill outright though

H and R Block has just told me that they are not responsible for filing incorrect forms with the IRS. Can I sue them for tax owe

How can I be denied licensure when the law says you can't.