As the administrator of an estate do I need to file a federal tax return? Can a home equity loan of an estate be negotiated?

As Mr. Wagner, a fine lawyer has advised, you need to file an IRS Form 1041. Why don't you call and hire Mr. Wagner?

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Does getting an attorney fee award mean I have to pay taxes on it?

In most cases the attorney's fees awarded to you are included in your taxable income. Yes, it is an unfair result. However, that is the -...

Do I need to pay tax to IRS when a receive a gift from a foreign citizen?

No. You do not pay tax to the IRS when you receive a gift from a foreign person. But, depending upon the size you must file a 3520.

No. You should file a joint 3520. The penalty for being wrong is, as you can tell from the instructions, too high.

Under IRC Section 408(e)(2) your IRA has lost its tax exempt status because it has engaged in a prohibited transaction under Section 4975. You...

Claiming dependents for income tax.

If your relatives are here that long they are U.S. residents under the substantial presence test and are taxed on their worldwide income. It is...

Can I file a lawsuit against a tax practitioner for changing documents after I signed them.

Yes, anyone can file a lawsuit against anyone. One of the issues is always going to be: what are the damages? Both Messrs. Wagner and Katz have...

My ex said he needs my taxable income yet I never lived in AZ..filing seperate I live in IN is this true? do i have to give it?

Perhaps your ex means that he needs to know of your income for a prior year when you were married? I suggest you talk to a competent CPA in Phoenix.

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Substitute of return filed by IRS changed my marital filing status. Can I amend it to change it back to a joint return?

You can file your own return showing the proper status. Yes the IRS can file a return for you.