Can I deposit an $80 refund check into my deceased moms checking account ?

Sorry about Mom. Her executor (per her will) or administrator (assigned by court) can take money out. Contact that person.

I need a lawyer to handle my rental insurance claim for allstate?

That's attorney Lassen' specialty. Consult him directly. Good luck.

If I issue a 1099 to a contractor is it associated with my own tax return?

The 1099 forms are not attached to your tax returns, but the total of the amounts are included in your returns as "contractors or outside...

Do I need to give a number for allowances still, if I'm going exempt?

Please follow the instructions on the new W4 fully. Good luck.

Can the Franchise Tax Board empty out my checking and savings for back taxes without notifying me??

Yes, FTB can empty your account, and you may implement attorney Halverson's advice. Good luck.

Do I have to fill out a 1041 if the Trust is not making money, such as rental property etc?

1041 is for trust and estate, and is required regardless of income. You should consult a tax attorney.

You can file and argue reasonable cause for waiver of potential penalties, if any.

Can I get my money back from the IRS if I could not file tax return because my tax I'd is not valid and not in the system ?

This is serious enough to consult a tax attorney for . Good luck.

Is payment of a judgment for conversion of attorney fees tax deductible?

If the underlying case wasn't business but personal, the fee may be deductible only as an itemized deduction, which is repealed under the new tax...

My husbands late father owed a million dollars to the IRS. Can they go after life insurance?

The life insurance beneficiaries and not the estate own the proceeds. Generally, the decedent's creditors should not be entitled to access the...