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Is ex-husband considered current and entitled to tax deduction?

Don's answer | Answered on November 24, 2016

You've got a mixed question here. This touches on tax and family law. I will only answer the tax question. The IRS does not care when the...

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Boyfriend agreed to allow me to claim his kids as dependants. I paid for everything. He filed taxes and claimed them. Can I sue

Don's answer | Answered on November 24, 2016

Can youYou sue? Yes, BUT.... You can sue anybody for anything...you can sue your ex boyfried because he promised you the sky would be blue on...

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Do i need to turn in my claim from surplus funds from a foreclosure in to taxes?

Don's answer | Answered on November 24, 2016

This is a complex question,,, In general, it would depend on whether he had a loss or gain when all was said and done. Forgiveness of debt does...

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I AM TRYING TO SPONSOR MY IN LAWS AND I HAVE BEEN DOING JOINT TAX RETURNS AND OUR JOINT INCOME FOR THE YEAR IS 25000.

Don's answer | Answered on November 24, 2016

To begin with see: https://www.uscis.gov/greYou willen-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/affidavit-support Then google on 8 CFR...

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Do I need a divorce from common law marriage?

Don's answer | Answered on November 24, 2016

You are asking multiple questions... The first question is, are you married? You may be able to determine the answer from the following Montana...

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Will the IRS intercept federal refund for state restitution?

Don's answer | Answered on November 24, 2016

If you look at: https://www.irs.gov/uac/tax-refunds-may-be-applied-to-offset-certain-debts/ you will see the IRS answer . But it gets more...

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Can a surviving wife get a copy of the prior year tax return of deceased husband that was filed by the dead husband's executor?

Don's answer | Answered on November 20, 2016

The IRS only releases returns dsto the filer, and anyone wuthorized by the filer. If the widow was not a filer on the return, the IRS will not...

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Can this debt affect my credit score again?

Don's answer | Answered on November 20, 2016

check out https://www.thebalance.com/removing-old-debts-960491 A warning -- that site recommends using the dispute process,...

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If you rent a property that was previously your residence, can you consider it a rental property for tax purposes?

Don's answer | Answered on November 16, 2016

Yes, your former residencwe can be a rental. However, the tax consequences can be complicted (well, no not "can be") ARE complicated... You...

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Will it affect the person I co sign with if I file chapeter 7?

Don's answer | Answered on November 14, 2016

Will he have to return the vehicle? Not likely. The one that is affected is the lender, because now they only havew one person to go after, the...

Don W. Bell's Answers (59)

Is ex-husband considered current and entitled to tax deduction?

Boyfriend agreed to allow me to claim his kids as dependants. I paid for everything. He filed taxes and claimed them. Can I sue

Do i need to turn in my claim from surplus funds from a foreclosure in to taxes?

I AM TRYING TO SPONSOR MY IN LAWS AND I HAVE BEEN DOING JOINT TAX RETURNS AND OUR JOINT INCOME FOR THE YEAR IS 25000.

Do I need a divorce from common law marriage?

Will the IRS intercept federal refund for state restitution?

Can a surviving wife get a copy of the prior year tax return of deceased husband that was filed by the dead husband's executor?

Can this debt affect my credit score again?

If you rent a property that was previously your residence, can you consider it a rental property for tax purposes?

Will it affect the person I co sign with if I file chapeter 7?