Are there any tax deductions available for homeowners association dues?

The IRS provides that you cannot deduct homeowners association assessments because the homeowners association imposes them, not the State.

Which tax deductions are available for new homeowners?

There are certain itemized deductions associated with home buying and ownership. The big deductions are the home mortgage interest deduction,...

Live in calif. brother died in wa. need info on affidative of small estate. This one person is stealing all his property.

Contact the State Bar in Washington and it may have a program or directory of attorneys to assist you. Other than that you could lookup pro bono...

Unless you have some expenses that can reduce your income, you will owe some self-employment tax. Even if you believe no tax is due for a certain...

If I claim my immigrant boyfriend as a dependent on my taxes, can he use that to later sue me for palimony?

On what grounds are you going to claim him as a dependent? He is not a qualifying child or qualifying relative.

How long can a city collect a debt in CA?

The statute of limitations on collections actions in California is 20 years. The clock begins on the date of assessment. Certain acts can suspend...

There are penalties for late filing and late payment. For late filing it is how you described, 5% each month with a max of 25% of the unpaid tax. ...

If my father is in a nursing home and i have power of attorney over him ,can he get out of the nursing home anyway?

Do you have an advanced health care directive for him? If you only have a power of attorney it is possible you have no say in terms of his medical...

Can the State of California take my 18 year old vehicle that is not worth much to satisfy unpaid income taxes?

The FTB would inform you if it seized your vehicle to satisfy a tax debt. If you want to make sure it was not the one who took your car, you could...

What are my options if I feel the trustee and trust lawyer are not acting in the best interest of the beneficiaries?

You need to find a probate attorney as soon as possible to protect your interest. A trustee owes you a fiduciary duty as a beneficiary and is held...