What does " a closely held business" mean? as in section 6166, used to defer estate taxes

I agree with Charlotte. I would add that if you are probating a taxable estate, or planning for your own taxable estate, you should really see an...

I am offered a job to process taxes for expats. The refund will be transferred to my own acct, I then wire it to cust. Legal?

This raises all kinds of red flags. Do not get involved in something like this. It is almost certainly a scam.

How to resolve problem filing taxes married but separately during divorce?

As Charlotte suggested, you may be able to get the information you need through the divorce court and you should file an extension so you avoid the...

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Is a 501 c 3 free to sell a building on open market, and use funds for activities not directly related to original purpose?

This depends on why the non profit is stopping the activities it was originally created for and where the money will go after the sale. A non...

Question about gift tax

I agree with Anthony. However, I would add that your mother likely has the obligation to file a gift tax return due to giving you an interest in...

I need the tax preparer name and a copy of last 2 years tax return my husband will not tell me, we are getting divorced

Do you have a divorce attorney? They may be able to help, or refer you to a tax attorney. If you don't have a divorce attorney, it sounds like you...

Buying a house with my girlfriend. We're both on title. Only she's on mortgage. Does this trigger gift tax?

This is a complicated situation, and yes I would be concerned about her making a gift via taking out the mortgage. However, you can avoid this if...

Should I go ahead and file on my own for 2015, instead of being late again? Need advice from Tax Attorney.

You may want to find another attorney. I don't know what your situation is so I can't say whether you should file on your own. It could be...

Can we claim child on taxes?

Is there an agreement between you and your ex as to who claims the child? If so, make sure you follow it or you may have state-law problems. If...

Do I file a gift tax return for cash in my fathers joint checking after he died and for life estate reserved property he left me

I'm sorry for your loss. Regarding the checking account, as well as any other property received after your father's death, a Gift tax return...