Tax Question - My daughter is getting a settlement through mediation for a sexual harassment claim. Is this taxable?

It is possible that the claim might be excluded from taxable income since it involves discrimination. However, that will require careful analysis...

Foreigner transfers large amount to own account in US and then pays U.S. citizens - gift tax?

Donees do not pay gift tax. Only the donor pays gift tax. The donees however have to file an IRS Form 3520 depending upon the amount of the gift...

Can i still claim my ex as a dependant on my taxes?

It sounds like the answer is "no." You can read the rules at http://www.irs.gov/publications/p501/ar02.html.

Can I gift a $370,000. house to my son and his wife as part of my lifetime $1,000.000. exemption?

You are referring to the $1,000,000 exemption from property tax reassessment. That is if the property is not your principal residence. If it is...

How to plan our move to avoid California State Income Tax in 2016?

If you want to avoid California resident status for 2016, don't move to California until 2017.

Should my mother in law add my wife and I to the title using a Quit Claim Deed? Will we have to pay federal gift taxes?

First, there will be no gift tax due unless the gift from your mother-in-law is greater than $5,430,000 (including her prior taxable gifts). In...

U was let go of my job in Feb 2015 filed for unemployment and I guess my boss was not paying taxes. I had photocopys of my

You should contact the Legal Aid Society of San Diego at 877-534-2524.

Yes. You can always file an appeal with the assessment appeals board on a prospective basis. You may simply have lost the ability to argue about...

Can we dispute EDD's penalties for our Payroll Provider's negligence?

Mr. Halverson, an extremely bright tax lawyer, has given you an excellent answer. Why don't you hire him?

Are taxable benefits funded by a third party considered taxable?

Mr. Souza, an extremely bright man, has given you an excellent answer. If you are receiving $60 of benefit then you have $60 of income.