I told the wife I was filing income taxes with our child .She filed using her last year and did not say anything about it to me

The first to file has the advantage in claiming head of household with the dependent child. The second to file's claim would be denied, however, if...

I would like some general information about the income tax consequence of legal settlements.

Generally, under Section 61 income from all sources is taxable unless specifically exempted. Proceeds from lawsuits are generally taxable income,...

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Filing taxes, will they take my refund?

If you owe IRS taxes for prior years and the returns for those prior years were married filing joint returns, then the IRS can take your refund for...

I've never been to the US before but I'm now considering moving there. Do I have to file back taxes and how many years back?

Generally, for nonfilers, the IRS requires filing of the last 6 years tax returns. Demanding filing of more than 6 years requires national office...

Income tax

It appears from the information you have provided that your mother may be able to claim both as dependents, because you both meet the relationship...

Can Missouri put a lien on my car/property or garnish wages for state taxes while living in Texas?

State tax collection authorities can domesticate their tax liens and collect on the tax debt in Texas. California is notorious for this, Missouri...

Can my parents claim me in there taxes even though I've been gone for 10 months?

Dear Anna: I agree with Davidoff's answer. From you information, it appears your parents do not qualify to claim you as a dependent because you...

How to add names to house title.

From the information you provide, this appears to be a problematical situation. In order to claim a homestead exemption for property taxes, you...

If you live and work in Texas, and do not have a residence in Georgia, then it appears you may not be liable for Georgia state income tax. You may...

Received Final Notice of Intent to Levy, 3 days left to respond, extreme limitation on ability to pay, what should i do?

You definitely ought to file your collection due process appeal by the due date by certified mail so you can prove you filed on time, because you...