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Can you sell a house with back taxes on it

Zaher's answer | Answered on April 17, 2016

Yes. Most likely the escrow will hold the owed taxes from the net proceeds. The information presented herein is for general purposes only. It is...

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Do I have a strong case to sue the company? If so, I am looking for representation.

Zaher's answer | Answered on April 17, 2016

Attorneys in this forum are not allowed to offer to serve you. You can select one form. They may require additional information to ascertain its...

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My Mom received $20,000 as gift in 2015 - can I still claim her as dependent? (She has no other income)

Zaher's answer | Answered on April 17, 2016

Yes, you can, if she still meets the “income and other requirement”. Having asses is not a requirement. The information presented herein is for...

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Can I just send in regular copies of birth certificates and passport for an ITIN number application?

Zaher's answer | Answered on April 17, 2016

Many years ago, we sent only copies with the form W-7 and they accepted it, despite requiring originals. Give them a call at the Austin campus. The...

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Is there a tax implication about the money I received? Since he died (October 2015) I haven't find a job.

Zaher's answer | Answered on April 17, 2016

If the payment was a gift, it is not taxable to you. If you received it as compensation, then it is taxable. Ask the lawyer what was the purpose of...

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Can I amend 2015 tax return after due date.it says I have three years from the filing date to do so?

Zaher's answer | Answered on April 17, 2016

You can always amend the returns if the originals were wrong. You can only get refund if do it within three years from the due date of the original...

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Is it bad to amend tax return simply because you didn't claim certain deduction?

Zaher's answer | Answered on April 17, 2016

There is nothing wrong with amending your return because you left out some deductions or tax credits. The information presented herein is for...

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Do I have to pay tax on the proceeds from sale of mobile home from deceased parent?

Zaher's answer | Answered on April 17, 2016

Any appreciation since the decedent’s death will be subject to taxes, and it is not limited to RE. The information presented herein is for general...

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What is the best way to altogether avoid paying the capital gains taxes in this situation?

Zaher's answer | Answered on April 17, 2016

Inheritance is one way of avoiding capital gains tax. If one acquires the land as an heir, the property will be stepped up to the Fair Market value...

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What tax return forms should I use under F-2 with only tax refund and interest income

Zaher's answer | Answered on April 17, 2016

If you remain within the requirements of the visa F-2, you file 1040-NR and the form 8843. I believe, there was something new in 2015 regard FBAR...

Zaher Fallahi's Answers (3508)

Can you sell a house with back taxes on it

Do I have a strong case to sue the company? If so, I am looking for representation.

My Mom received $20,000 as gift in 2015 - can I still claim her as dependent? (She has no other income)

Can I just send in regular copies of birth certificates and passport for an ITIN number application?

Is there a tax implication about the money I received? Since he died (October 2015) I haven't find a job.

Can I amend 2015 tax return after due date.it says I have three years from the filing date to do so?

Is it bad to amend tax return simply because you didn't claim certain deduction?

Do I have to pay tax on the proceeds from sale of mobile home from deceased parent?

What is the best way to altogether avoid paying the capital gains taxes in this situation?

What tax return forms should I use under F-2 with only tax refund and interest income