Months ago I filed for innocent spouse relief and today was granted. Does the IRS lawyer represent me and my separated spouse?

I agree - IRS does not represent you. If the IRS indeed granted you innocent spouse relief ask for it in writing. How does it help you? ...

Does a U.S. Citizen who has always lived abroad need to file a tax return when sponsoring an immigrant ?

Your brother is a good candidate for the Streamlined Offshore Voluntary Disclosure program and will be required to file 3 years of tax returns to...

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The Fed and many states tax on world wide income. If your in CA, CA taxes on WWI. The fed will give you a credit for the foreign taxes paid...

What kind of lawyer do I need?

It sounds like you could use a good business attorney, tax attorney and a CPA. Hmmm.... Wouldn't it be nice to find all those qualities in one...

I am about to file 2 returns: 1040 & 1065. Penalties will be imposed. Am I entitled to 2 separate First Time Abate relief?

Here is some helpful information on penalty abatement procedures. Yes penalty abatement is possible if you have a valid reasonable cause...

Found a great article by an author is respect and trust on the subject....

Do I need a tax attorney

Unfortunately I believe you may be on the hook for the extra taxes. There is lots of case law which basically holds that the IRS is not...

Official answer - yes your on the hook. Unofficial answer? See: ...

If i am giving my daughter a house as a gift, does any taxes apply in the transaction?

If you have not used up your lifetime gifting exemption, no gift tax will apply to the transaction. A gift tax return will need to be completed. ...

Lying spouse risks going to jail. http://klasing-associates.com/law-library/tax-law-faq/criminal-tax-representation-faq/ You should consider...