Do capital gains count as income that can bump me up to a higher tax bracket?

No, but you will need the help of a tax lawyer. If you inherited the stock, then your basis is stepped up ...you acquire the stock at its fair...

What can I do if my lawyer is not following a consent order? Is pre-taking of funds held in trust considered theft?

This sounds like a misunderstanding. Attorneys maintain a trust account in which they are required to deposit all settlement funds of clients. If...

When does it make sense to form a start up and LLC in Nevada versus California?

The answer is the state in which you will be doing business. Nevada offers both tax and operating advantages over California and is a good choice...

What do you do when the d.a. and c.p. lies to the judge and now the judge wants you to lie to get it off his desk

I understand that you are upset. You question really does not offer any facts, only your conclusions. It seems that a major problem is that some...

After 4 years of litigation, the judge dismissed my case when he heard what my attorney had advised me to do 2 months before

Legal malpractice results when the attorney's performance falls below the standard of care in the community. In your question, there are no facts...

A lis pendens is notice that the there is a dispute about some interest in real property, such as title. It is not a device for suits for money. ...

I SOLD A USED BOAT AND THEY BUYER IS TRYING TO GET ME TO BUY IT BACK AFTER THE ENGINE WENT BAD AFTER 2 WEEKS

The court will hear evidence about whether you made any representations about the condition of the boat, such as the Craigslist ad. You will want...

If a Trust had committed tax evasion, does this make it an abusive trust agreement and therefore, the trust is illegal?

The trust acts through its trustee. Only the trustee's affirmative conduct can create an issue of tax evasion for which the trustee may result in...

Hello someone in my family mistakenly received a tax refund but sent it back to the IRS can the person sue if it was sent back

It was nice of you to let the other person know. The question of whether the other person is due a refund is between her and the IRS. On the...

I agree with the other attorneys. Let me add, that if audited, the IRS will ask for your tips print out from the house POS system. To show your...