Primary residence purchased prior to marriage going through a short-sale. Should we file taxes jointly?

Both of you should file for an extension of time which can be until 10-15-2011. I would calculate the taxes both ways and make sure you pay in...

I'm being harassed by my own managers at work.

Do you have any witnesses to the manager grabbing you. This is an assault and battery. Record it in a log. Maintain a log of all inappropriate...

It is a trespass to property but the damages are nominal. There would have to be major damages to justify legal action. In a lawsuit the judge...

6 employees were laid off, all employees were over 50 years old. Is this discrimination?

I would say probably yes but it depends on the demograhics and the facts. I think you should consult a Labor Lawyer. Disclaimer Although the...

The way I read your explanation is the half-sister is a half-sibling and a sibling qualifies as a qualifying child. So get the letter form her mom...

My soon to be ex filed joint taxes but left my info blank and says I owe 2200 what do I do?

Assuming you did not sign the return, and can prove it, I would file my own return and file as married filing separately or single if you qualify...

Can custodial parent claim 2 kids as tax exemptions?

The prior answer answers the question

Can I be held liable for a spouse's tax debt if I filed married filing separate for those years?

Although the safe alternate is MFS, I would strongly consider filing as married. You live in Michigan which is a common law state. Income earned...

Generally No. If the account is a normal bank account or brokerage account then the answer is no. If the POD is on a retirement account then you...

For capital gains purpose, does basis begin at 1996, 2000 or 2010?

The legal fees are for contesting the will and not for the acquisition of the house so in my opinion not part of the basis. The big question is...