Agree with Mr. Ertle. The language in the custody agreement controls, regardless of how long she actually had custody of the child.

It is unnecessary for your tennant to make separate payments in order to claim a home office deduction. He can just claim the home office...

That's exactly what he meant! But if you want to make sure, then consult the attorney who handled your divorce.

Are you selling the used motorcycle to the VA? I wasn't aware that the VA was in the business of buying/selling used motorcycles. I can't...

When you lie on an income tax return, you are committing perjury. If your spouse has no SS#, he should apply with IRS for a taxpayer ID #.

You're haggling over a $128 difference? A one-hour consultation with any attorney would cost you more than that. Just pay the amount they say...

It's not at all clear when you are trying to accomplish here. But before making any transfers like this, the parent should consult an expert...

If there is a valid Power of Attorney document executed by your mother (when she was still legally competent) naming your sister as her agent, then...

In theory, if you can show that the CPA was at fault, then you might be able to recover the amount of the penalty. However, you would have to do...

Your father-in-law should consult an expert elder law attorney before making this kind of transfer, as it may make him ineligible for various forms...