I believe that gun trusts are a popular vehicle for this but I am not...

My friend is trying to start a company but owes taxes

I don't know what owing back taxes has to do this. If he can't afford to fund a business and support himself then he shouldn't be going into...

How is the IRS able to continually delay our 2018 refund?

The IRS has been burned in the past by quickly refunding money and then later determining the tax return was incorrect. Now there are returns that...

This is not really at a tax question. I believe you will have to deal with this through the family court. The IRS has done its job. Because it is a...

Can a late tax filing by an individual LLC shareholder put the overall LLC at risk with the IRS…or just the late filer?

No, the IRS will not penalize the LLC for a member's late filing of their return.

Am I an independent contractor or an employee?

It sounds like you are an employee. There are tax implication as well as labor implications. The agreement doesn't have any validity. You can't...

Yes it is cancellation of debt and needs to be included in income, but there could be exceptions that make the debt cancellation nontaxable.

What is likelihood NYS Tax will issue warrant for 6k with someone with only SSDI income, but with a 10k secured CD in bank?

NYS has an offer in compromise program. If you only have SSDI income and only $2,000 of Equity in your CD you may qualify.

What can I do to get my half of the money?

This is really an issue between you and your spouse. IRS won't get involved. Preparer will claim she used the most recent account number given to her.

The IRS left a card on my door but it shows lists the wrong person/business

Revenue Officers (IRS Collectors) make surprise filed visits to taxpayers that owe money. I don't know how long you have been at that address but...