Daughter died leaving only mother who is 99 years young. IRS Tax Refund came yesterday. Does mom now receive/keep this money?

Mr. Hoffman gave you an outstanding, detailed response. Under state law the refund may well belong to mom. If the bank lets you cash it and put...

Ex didn't file 3 of the yrs state taxes when married . Now I'm the only one paying on the penalties . What can I do ?

The Louisiana rules for innocent spouse relief appear to closely follow those established by the IRS. So review the IRS rules at...

My husband claim me and his son on his income taxes when we are separated and have been since august

Your husband can claim you as a dependent if he meets the tests. See the rules at IRS Publication 501 at...

My guess, and it is only that, is that the sales tax is owed by the buyer and you are the buyer so you are entitled to the refund. Hire yourself a...

We received money from my father's estate as a beneficiary to an annuity do we have to claim it on our Ohio state tax form ?

Yes.

I won a cruise from NBC last year and have been unable to take it - TAX issue

Interesting question. I would like to tell you that you do not have to pay income tax on the trip because you were unable to take it. The problem...

I am a senior citizen, property taxes are killing me. I just read that if the original land grant from the state

Nope. YOu have to pay the property taxes.

If a settlement agreement doesn't specify if your former employer has to pay taxes then they do not have to?

You have not provided enough information for us to give you a helpful response. So let me guess as to your facts: you former employer is paying...

Lost my job, cant pay taxes or assessment on camping lot. no one will buy it. can i just let county have it for not paying taxes

Yes you can let the county have it. Yes it will be noted by the credit rating agencies.

Common law marriage declaration and tax returns

If you are married as of the last day of the year then you can file jointly for that year.