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May I marry my girlfriend without it affecting either ability to settle MY prior IRS debt or OUR net income if/when she earns?
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Answered on August 21, 2012
Generally, when you marry your girlfriend, the property she had before the marriage is not subject to IRS claims for your separate taxes incurred...
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Can the IRS come after a spouces income if the tax liability was incurred befor the marriage?
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Answered on August 21, 2012
Relief from indebtedness is taxable. If the relief comes in the same year in which you are married and if you file a "married filing joint" tax...
Does the executor of an estate have to notify the beneficiaries & have them sign & review the will b4 entering it into probate?
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Answered on August 20, 2012
Probate does not require the permission of a beneficiary before it commences. Now that the will has been lodged, you can see a copy of it. If you...
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Can my younger sister who has been living in my parents' home for 43 years claim adverse possession of the home?
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Answered on August 20, 2012
Generally, adverse possession giving legal ownership of property to a trespasser occurs if his occupation of the property is hostile, actual, open...
How do I find out if my deceased father had a will or trust?
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Answered on August 19, 2012
File a petition to probate your father's estate and ask that the filing fee be waived by the court based on a finding of hardship. Once you are...
I want my siblings to buy me out of my share of the estate!!
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Answered on August 17, 2012
To be treated as a loan, there usually is a promissory note, a stated rate of interest, and evidence of periodic payments. It sounds like all...
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How do I report tax fraud for a farmer
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Answered on August 16, 2012
Whistleblowers can report tax cheats to the IRS. You may find this link helpful:...
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Newly married. Looking to change title from Father to Husband. What are the tax implications in CA?
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Answered on August 16, 2012
You need to consult an attorney to be sure each step is done in the proper order and manner so as to minimize or eliminate taxes. The transfer...
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Does an adult biological child have the right to know if her father has died?
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Answered on August 15, 2012
You should easily be able to get your father's death record. The California Department of Public Health provides on its website as follows:...
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Can I take a home office deduction while moving frequently?
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Answered on August 15, 2012
You may want to read IRS Publication 587 - "Business Use of Your Home" - to see whether you can deduct use of your home office under the...