Did I do my LLC taxes the right way?

Messrs. Davidoff and Brecht have given you excellent advice. Please call and hire one of them right away. There are reasons to have a "C"...

The IRS currently has a lien filed on my credit report for taxes from the year 2000, but they have not started collections yet.

No. The IRS cannot take your mother's assets. However your mother should change her estate plan to leave her assets for you in trust, not...

My ex wife is not required, and is not going to file a tax return for 2012. Can I claim our child?

Read IRS Publication 501 to make sure you qualify to take the deduction. It is best to have an agreement in writing with your spouse allocating...

Conflict on marital status between my "tax return" and "application of citizenship by naturalization"

If you are married, then you should indicate that on your tax return. Yes, there will be a conflict between the two. But I doubt that that, by...

Divorced for 7 years and moved back together into her home! I pay the mortgage! Can I deduct that off my taxes?

You can only deduct the mortgage if you are responsible for it. Otherwise it is a gift from you to her. Or it constitutes the payment of rent...

Can I claim my child on my taxes? Divorced dad.

Ms. Campbell and Mr. Davidoff have given you superb answers. You should call and hire one of them if you have questions.

If you formed your company on Jan 2, 2013 when do you have to pay the FTB in California.

Mr. McHugh has given you a superb technical response. If you need help I suggest that you hire him.

IRS and I are both confused about how much home mortgage interest is deductible.

I doubt that the IRS is confused. In any event, only interest on the first $1.1 million of home mortgage is deductible. I strongly suggest that...

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Capital gains tax from sale of property in a trust. can I use MY PERSONAL loss carry forward to offset the gain in the trust???

I need to read the trust. It may well be a "grantor trust" for income tax purposes which means that it is disregarded for income tax purposes (it...

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What are my options on back penalties and interest on payroll taxes owed

It is difficult, if not impossible, to get out of paying a payroll tax liability. Perhaps someone else was a responsible person and should pay all...