Am I responsible for standard taxes for a settlement and what am I responsible for if I can't find my half sister?

It appears that the settlement is some type of inheritance form a deceased relative. Based on the facts you provided, there shouldn’t be any tax...

Should I count that sponsored person as my dependent in my tax forms?

In addition to what my immigration colleagues stated, in general, to claim someone as a dependent (if qualified dependent), you must provide more...

I am insured under Medi-Cal (CenCal). I'm expecting to receive a gift of about $14,000... is this gift considered earned income?

Seems like, Medical is based on the recipient’s income and certain assets. Although, a gift is not considered income, it may play a role on your...

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I'm insured under Covered California, Obamacare. I'm expecting a gift of about $14,000... will this gift affect my insurance?

Affordable Care eligibility is based on adjusted gross income. Generally, a gift is not considered income. The information presented herein is for...

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What can be done to stop the sale of my property also who is liable for the lost of my home and the overlooking of the taxes

Your fact pattern is unclear to me, and, probably to other lawyers. That may be reason that no one has responded to your question. Have a clear set...

If the restitution is owed to a private person, not to the IRS, it is very unlikely, and the party would have a difficult case to cause the IRS to...

If I own a service business with no assets to sell, what happens if I sell the business after Chapter 7?

In general, any relief granted to you under the BK, will reduce the bases of assets involved in the BK filing, which may generate taxable gains for...

Can I add my sister as a dependent on my 2015 Federal and State taxes?

If you pay more than 50% of her expenses for a period of more than 6 months, you may be able to claim her ad your dependent. The SSI she is...

How to start my own consulting service and do I need a special license?

Generally, you may need a city license where you do business. The nature of the business activity you described doesn’t require a professional...

If I want to sue someone I can find out the officers from the statement of information from secretary of state, but if I want to

Go to Secretary of State's Website http://kepler.sos.ca.gov/ Put the corporate name, and you will find the name of agent of service on the...