Dependent College student, his stipend, and student work taxes.

Always consider filing a tax return even if you don't need to. As a general rule, the IRS only has 3 years (from the date the return is filed) to...

The first question that should be answered is "what does the $22,000 represent to your daughter?" If you paid the $22,000 to your daughter as true...

Can my parents claim my child and I on their taxes?

Yes, your parents can claim you and your daughter on their taxes as a "qualifying relative." See further explanation in IRS Publication 501 (link...

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It is a good idea to submit a change of address form with the US Postal Service so you can have all your mail from your previous address forwarded...

Will i be taxed by state and federal govt if i make just 500$ a month or 6000$ a year?

You may incur some tax, but it will be very little. As a self-employed driver you should deduct the cost of gasoline, auto maintenance, and...

Do i need to file my taxes as non resident alien?

First, questions on Avvo can be submitted anonymously, so I would not recommend that you state your name when you post a question on this site...

I had a "associate" ask me to invest into a real estate transaction...i front 12k and get paid 22k. Payment due on 12-20.

Your remedies depend on what is contained within the promissory note. If the note was secured with collateral and the note allows you to foreclose...

Do I have to give a 1099 to a foreign student who only gets 200 a month for spending money?

In your comment to an answer by one of my colleagues you indicated that these students do not work for you. Consider characterizing the $200...

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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?

You should really seek the assistance of a tax attorney for your pending tax matters. Without having filed a tax return the statute of limitations...

Does my decree refer to "tax year" or "calendar year" when referring to exemptions?

Unlike entities, individuals do not follow fiscal years (years that begin and end on dates other than January 1/December 31) for tax purposes. ...