My parents have taking care of the lot on side of them for 38 years, now the owner is deceased and the children just found out

Your parents' rights, if any, would stem from a claim for acquisitive prescription (Louisiana's version of adverse possession). If your parents...

Can i deduct my same sex significant other whom is disabled on s.s .with no other income. i support him an pay all the bills.

Unfortunately, no. In order to claim a person on your return, there are 2 main tests. The first is the support test, which is clearly met here. ...

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State tax lien......

This really depends on the local laws and how much deference your local court gives out of state judgments. But, the general answer is yes. You...

Can I file tax as Married Filing Jointly even if I lived apart?

Yes, you can file a joint return, however, you still need her permission and consent to do so. You cannot file a joint return without her...

Div. decree doesn't address who claims our child on tax return. I, mom, have been claiming him for past 10 yr. Can I continue?

The IRS has stated numerous times that it cannot and will not seek to enforce state judgments - it would be overwhelmingly burdensome. Rather, the...

I plan to transfer a house I owe that is paid off to my two children. Will they have to pay any Federal tax now?

There should not be any income tax consequences from the gift itself. Gifts are not taxable to the recipient(s). However, there are some minor...

Can I file taxes for 2012 if I was incarcerated all of 2012 ?

Yes, you can file 2012 taxes, though you likely do not have enough income to warrant doing so.

I suspect that a family member is fraudulently claiming me as a dependent on his federal income tax return.

If someone is claiming you or using your SSN without your permission, you should contact the IRS and inform them. You will need to file a paper...

Age is not a factor, but income is. If your father's income is below certain levels, then there is no need to file.

Paid under the table and non tax filing?

The road to prison for failure to file tax returns is generally a long one. The IRS prefers to go after high profile targets in order to ensure...