CA ask for back taxes on non-resident Vets who buys a house in CA years earlier, then decides to stay in CA upon retirement

Your state of residence is the state where you legally reside. If that's CA then the state is properly claiming residence and any income earned...

Wife passed away and wasnt filing taxes. Am I liable for her debt.?

You need to sit down with a tax attorney asap. As noted, you may be able to invoke innocent spouse status (IRS guidelines for this were just...

Does a husband have a legal right to see his wife's income tax files for prior years since they have been married.

Unfortunately, the answer to your question is very fact intensive and the IRS has recently become much more cautious in releasing spouses...

Who is responsible for unpaid taxes when an emplyee is wrongfully hired as an Independent Contractor?

You're asking a tricky question and the answer depends on a number of factors. In many cases, you're goiing to need good counsel on this. Unless...

How to do post petition contract with bank on my mortgage after discharge on Chap 7 bankruptcy?

Agree with my colleagues here - keep making the payments but don't reaffirm unless there are specific circumstances requiring it. That way you've...

We are renting a sfr in Orange, CA and loan modification documents came in the mail. Anything to worry about???

Yes. Talk to both the Realtor and the landlord. And if things don't make sense very quickly, talk to an attorney. You have rights but you'll want...

I have a cancellation of debt for a mortgage, does the property revert back to the lender or does it stay in my name?

Until the bank actually takes the property via some form of transfer (deed in lieu, foreclosure, etc.) it still belongs to you. However, it is...

Filing NYS taxes

Doesn't sound like it to me - Sounds like you've had no income produced in New York so shouldn't have to file taxes there. Good luck.

What is the bankruptcy reform act and how does it work?

You're asking a VERY broad question here. The reform act makes sweeping changes in the bankruptcy law and touches most of the prior provisions of...

Late filling for 2011 income taxes IRS, want to apply now

Your wife should file form 1040 or 1040EZ depending on her circumstances along with any other forms and schedulies called for by her income and...

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