Tax

You can't unilaterally change your filing status from Married Filing Jointly to separately or otherwise by amendment. Innocent Spouse is a process...

The party who is claiming a marriage exist bears the burden of proof. So, either the IRS or the ex would be making the claim in some forum. All...

Can my husband(soon to be ex) claim our son on tax return while my son was with me the entire year?

There may be other considerations regarding gov't benefits, but from an IRS point of view, since you didn't earn anything, you may not owe taxes &...

What if my daughter's dad claimed her on his taxes?

It's a two-step approach: 1) ask for a state court order re: custody & tax issues and 2) file your tax return and let the IRS investigate. Then,...

How do I file my 1099...everything is 0 except box 18

Although the IRS tends to follow whatever characterization of income is placed on a 1099-MISC or other document by the issuer (even over your...

There two forces at work here: 1) the state divorce court and 2) the IRS. The state divorce court likely has the power to equitably distribute...

It's not clear why this would be "considered a reimbursement" nor what "sources" led to this conclusion. It is also unclear the source of the funds...

Who is responsible for tax on benefit employer provides

The amount ($1500) seems excessive. There may be more on the W-2 than just meals. As mentioned, since the employer typically gets the deduction...

Can my estranged husband keep our federal and state tax refund?

It's not clear the filing status nor if dependents are involved. If these are joint returns, the return & check must be signed by her. If it's...

IRS agreed to extend notice CP15B and then filed a lien anyway - need help quick

The IRS may put a hold on active enforced collection but, if a tax bill has been legally assessed & is due, they can file a lien. They will not...