The tax firm I used for my 2001 taxes made a mistake and I ended up owing the gov't $1000 .

While I agree with Mr. Rothenberg, I will point out to you that ultimately you are one that signed the return under penalty of perjury and at the...

My mother in law died she didnt leave a will house is in foreclosure she has 6 kids what do we need to do to keep house

Mr. Zelinger is correct. Before a mortgage company will talk to any heir someone needs to be appointed as administrator of your mother in law's...

Do I need to continue a conservatorship in court if my parent is deceased?

Once a person is deceased, there Is no need to continue an open conservatorship proceeding. Have your lawyer dismiss it.

If a relative is incarcerated can I file his taxes for him with his permission?

You need his written permission and an IRS Form 2848 filled out and signed by him in order to sign his return.

Tax filing during separation

As long as you are married you will both pay more taxes if you file "Married filing separately". Being separated does not mean you are not...

Help with uncontested divorce with children texas

IT would be far easier for your wife to file since she is the one in Texas. I whole heartedly recommend that she hires a lawyer. There are too...

Can taxes be based on land value alone, when you are obviously living in the house? This was done for two years.

As Mr. Lautin points out, it is well within the rights of the mortgage company to increase the escrow amount to cover increases in taxes assessed...

What is a irrevocable trust ?

The simple answer is that an irrevocable trust can NOT be changes whereas a revocable trust can. The real question is why are you asking. The...

Can I receive a gift of $14,000 from someone and then, in turn, gift $14,000 to that person's special needs trust?

I think the real question is whether or not your relative who is handicapped has the mental capacity to make a gift. In addition to that the...

To remodel my kitchen with new cabinets, conutertop and floors will increase my property taxes?

At some point these improvements will add to the value of your home. Whether or not the taxing authority knows about them or not depends on...

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