I am 72 have a house in duarte am paying over $5000.00 yearly property tax ,how can i get this lowered?

You can, of course, challenge the valuation of the property being used by the Assessor. Otherwise, you do not have good choices. Messrs. Sayed...

Can my Social Security retirement benefits be garnished for failure to pay state sales tax?

I do not know the rules in Nashville. But in California the answer would be "no."

The DOT wanting to buy 38 foot of my front yard. They are offering $24,000. Tax assessment on my property is $138,000.

Messrs. Sayed and Crecelius have given you the correct advice. You should take up Mr. Crecelius's offer and call him.

Do I need to file taxes for a non-profit group, if we have not got all set up yet?

As long as you file an IRS Form 1023 in a timely fashion (Google IRS Form 1023 instructions and examine the paragraphs under "When To File,"), then...

How can I, as successor trustee of my brother's estate, take equity out of his former home to pay his tax debt to the IRS?

You have a personal obligation to pay the IRS. If the debt is not paid, the IRS can come after your personal assets. That is a situation you do...

What year does tax liability occur for lawsuit settlement?

That's a good question. I am not 100% positive but here is my best guess. Your attorney is your agent. Once your attorney receives the funds as...

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I have an interest ( as a distributee ) in 2 or 3 properties in nyc BUT there is a IRS tax LIEN on my residence - estate apt

There is a lien - even though it is not filed - on all of your assets when you owe money to the IRS. So if one of your assets is sold, you want to...

USC living abroad filling tax even if never worked in US

A U.S. citizen is taxed on his or her worldwide income. If you have had no income, then there was no return to file.

Elderly mother has 2 CDs levied by Franchise Tax Board due to one son. Can second son get details? All 3 are listed on the CDs.

If the 95 year old mother gives a power of attorney to the person who wants the details, the bank should honor the power of attorney. If there is...

Inactive and suspended LLC back tax request.

With only one exception, the FTB has not gone after the former owners of an LLC for the unpaid minimum franchise tax. So most people ignore the...