I have rented this house for ten years the land lord has paid the water bill until last year.The house is now in forcloser

If you cannot locate the owner, or the owner simply will not pay, you have three options, as I see it. First, you can move and find a home before...

Please explain, strategic default or short sale which would be a better option in florida? or bankruptsy ?

A strategic default in a Recourse State (like Florida) can be dangerous, because it may leave you liable for a deficiency. Often, a short-sale is...

If my landlord goes into forclosure and the property is auctioned do i have to reapply to live in my apartment?

If you have an existing lease, that lease will survive the foreclosure. Once a new owner takes possession, the new owner can renew your lease, or...

If only one spouse files chapter 7 or 13 Bankruptcy is the filing spouse required to pay the debts of the nonfiling spouse?

A bankruptcy discharge, discharges the Debtor from Dischargeable Debt. If there is a Co-Debtor, the co-debtor is NOT discharged - their obligation...

Generally, once a debt is not collectible because of the statute of limitations a Debtor filing for Chapter 13 will not resurrect the viability of...

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I filed and received an income tax check for working in prison, is this legal?

The IRS requires taxpayers to report income from whatever source. Therefore, you followed the law. Just what you are supposed to do. I hope...

May I marry my girlfriend without it affecting either ability to settle MY prior IRS debt or OUR net income if/when she earns

First, resolve your IRS problem right away. The IRS will not sit idle and wait for things to get better for you. If your name is on your...

Do I need to answer "yes" to "Have you ever failed to file a required tax return" when I filed tax returns years late?

Often, it isn't what we say that creates problems. It is what we do not say. Having said that, I would recommend that you see an experienced...

Best way to handle not having filed tax return for last two years?

Yes. You can get transcripts from the IRS. I suggest you get those transcripts and file your tax returns at the earliest possible date. If you...

How do I supply a Chapter 7 Trustee with a tax return for a year i was not legally required to file as per IRS regs.?

You can provide an affidavit that states you did not have sufficient income to require a tax return. Make sure you have the affidavit notarized. ...