First Time Home buyer Tax Credit. To Owe or not to owe, that is the question.

It is unclear from your question why the IRS reversed it postion. Were you informed of the nature of the revision in the notice you received from...

BRIBE OR LEGAL?

There is probably nothing wrong with this situation. Most jurisdictions provide for "witness fees." The purpose of the fees is to reimbursement...

Can you file joint tax even if only one of the couple worked for that year?

Yes, and you should file a joint tax return. There is no legal requirement that both spouses are employed to file a joint return. Calilfornia is a...

How can I word a letter indicating my new company to my previous clients while avoiding illegalities from my former employer?

Covenants not compete are not valid in California. Your "agreement of confidentiality" may be binding. The question is what did you agree to keep...

How do I answer a Civil Court summons from a plaintiff I don't even know but is using info from my former landlord?

You need to have an attorney review the complaint and determine your options. Some of the allegations against you may involve punitive damages. It...

My wife will be a sole owner of a tax buss & I get unemployment. Can she hire me for the season and lay me off to keep unemplmt?

If your wife can hire you for tax season, you will lose your unemployment benefits. You can re-apply when tax season ends. EDD will determine if...

Will creating an S corp benefit me if my AGI is more than 150k?

Your 250K salary will in all likelyhood subject you to alternative minimum tax. In addition, your rental losses (if any) will also me dissallowed...

Can I get any of my retainer back?

Dismiss your attorney in writing and request an accounting all fees you paid him/her. Ask or a refund of the fees that were not earned.

I recently obtained a copy of my file from my attorney (my case is dismissed), and discovered tons of docs that weren't shared!

You need to have an ethics attorney review your entire file. You can get a referral from the State Bar. Diane Karpman Esq. is one of the best...

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How long is a reason amount of time for an attorney to call their client back?

I agree with the prior attorney. In addition, call your attorney and schedule an appointment. At the appointment, review your retainer agreement...