Is a legal judgment that I won subject to federal tax, even if the amount I was paid was offset by damages I sustained?

If you received it for property damages it is probably taxable, probably as capital gains. Discuss it with a CPA. The CPA will have to see the...

I am international student receiving a stipend from my university. Do I have to file state tax return?

You have to look at the IL-1040 to compute your "Illinois base income" to determine if you must file a state tax return. As to the tuition waiver,...

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Federal tax refund intercepted wrongly, refund re-intercepted, what can I do?

Sorry. As a California tax lawyer I do not know what CCU and MVA stand for. I suggest you hire a competent tax attorney from the AVVO list for...

Am I permitted to make a tax deduction if I do not have the receipt?

For some deductions the statute and/or regulations require contemporaneous written records (travel, entertainment, meals, gifts). For others, if...

Asylee with dual status and tax return, Non-resident or Resident?

It sounds like you are a resident under the substantial presence test, as a result of which you should file a 1040. The IRS provides a great deal...

Which form to send in?

Mr. Buck and Ms. Fraser have given you marvelous advice.

I am giving away a time share for "free" but the transferee is paying any fees I incur. Does this count as a bona fide gift?

If you are receiving no consideration, then it sounds like a gift.

Is it a good idea to audit tax during divorce?

It may make sense to hire your own independent CPA to review the tax returns filed during the preceding 3 years to see if there are any obvious,...

Can I donate and deduct (FMV) items I receive as a gift, on my federal tax return?

Generally you are entitled to deduct the fair market value of items that you give to public charities. However, you should check with a competent...

Filing taxes jointly, I worked as a babysitter getting paid cash but didn't declare income. What should I out as my occupation?

Mr. Behar gave you the immigration advice. As for the tax advice, the IRS does not much care what you list as your occupation as long as you...