You have not provide enough information about the circumstances surrounding the signing of the agreement. What was the nature of the contract? What...

I want to start a small business. The name I am interested in is taken but not trademarked or incorporated.

If you have a business name that another business is using, get their permission to use the business name. Some businesses will allow you to do...

Can I sue a non-profit Association if they did not protect me while serving on the BOD?

Check the corporations bylaws to see if it had a duty to defend you because the indemnification provision would be in the bylaws. Have your...

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If you do not want you mother to have any legal problems don't involve her because your creditors could allege that you are engaged in fraudulent...

Is it required to add income of dependent (earned by dependent outside US) with my US tax return?

In America your wife is not your dependent, she is your spouse. You can either file married filing joint or married filing separate. If you file...

I have paid interest on a contract for deed. Do the receipients need to give me their SSN's so I can deduct this from my taxes?

Have your accountant send the payees a copy of form W-9 - Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification. If they do not respond,...

Am I obligated to split a joint income tax refund with my ex-wife?

Mississippi is an equitable distribution state, with the added twist that each spouse retains his or her property for which he or she has title,...

Where is interest received from a land contract reported on Form 1040?

Interest income is reported on schedule B Part I of form 1040. Good luck! Phillip M. Smith Jr. Los Angeles Tax & Business Attorney Call: 855...

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Can my state and federal return be kept from me by the student loan people in the state of kentucky??

Your federal refund will likely be taken by the IRS to offset your student loan liablity. because congress has authorized this. Check your student...

I'd like to know if the fact that i haven't worked and file joint tax return with my wife would increase her refund

The tax rates for married filing joint are generally lower than marred filing separate.Most computer tax preparation progams will run the numbers...