Unless you hide assets from the IRS, or lie to them, you are not going to go to jail because you owe $24,000 in back taxes. Of course without...

Tax Evasion

Make sure you get an attorney who has experience in Criminal TAX cases. Not all attorneys are familiar with the ins and outs of the tax crimes.

I received gift money from abroad. Did I need to file report with IRS or FBAR?

If you were on her account in Russia, as a joint signer, or had an account in Russia in your own name then you were required to file a foreign bank...

How do i change the dependent status of filed taxes?

You need to dispute the IRS finding that you are not entitled to claim yourself as a dependent, by VERY CAREFULLY following the instructions in the...

Can the ftb lien my ss income for back taxes

You should call the FTB, and work something out. With your income the FTB should agreed to put your account on hold, and not collect anything from...

If a spouse signs a tax return fraudulently while legally married is it a crime?? and what is the penalty?

You need to provide more information. Without that it is difficult for a tax lawyer to answer your question.

My former employer (my brother) is falsely reporting income I was not paid. Now I am getting letters stating I am liable for tax

You can report it to the IRS as outlined on their website. Here is the info: If you suspect or know of an individual or company that is not...

Can I be taxed on money that's been put forth as a down payment for a house in the past?

The facts are somewhat confusing, and you should consult with a tax lawyer for details, but gifts are not taxed to the recipient. The "giver" only...

Have worked in the state of michigan for 15 years and never filed a return - averaged 450,000.00 -will i go to jail ?

You may or may not go to jail. However, you can substantially reduce that possibility if you make a voluntary disclosure to the IRS before they get...

If the State buys a portion of my property for road improvements am I still liable for capital gains taxes on that property?

Generally, you will pay tax unless you purchase similar property within two years. The basic rule is contained in Internal Revenue Code Section...