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Can my fiancé claim my daughter for his taxes this year? Even if we’re not married yet?

Henry's answer | Answered on January 22, 2018

He may be able to claim both you and your daughter if he meets the IRS requirements. Go to the site recommended by the previous attorney. It is...

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I formed a California LLC in August 2017 but haven't made any revenue. What taxes do I need to pay this year?

Henry's answer | Answered on January 22, 2018

I agree with the previous attorneys response. Regardless of whether you have income or not, California requires the minimum $800 tax to be paid...

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If you negotiate a settlement for fed restitution, is difference between the ordered amount and the negotiated amount taxable?

Henry's answer | Answered on January 22, 2018

I agree with the previous attorney. This is a large amount of restitution and can be a complicated issue. You should take her up on her offer to...

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Do my son have to get permission from his wife to file his kids on his income tax?

Henry's answer | Answered on January 22, 2018

This looks like a duplicate question. Please see my answer to your original question.

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Do my son have to get permission from his wife to file his kids on his income tax?

Henry's answer | Answered on January 22, 2018

He will need to meet the requirements to claim them as a deduction. The custodial parent, who may be your son, may be entitled to the deductions. ...

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Interest paid on a loan to pay Local Property tax, is it tax deductible?

Henry's answer | Answered on January 22, 2018

This appears to be non-deductible personal interest if this is your principal residence. If this was for a rental property this may be deductible.

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Can i claim my mother in law as dependent for income tax returns?

Henry's answer | Answered on January 22, 2018

No, you are missing the requirement that the dependent be a U.S. Citizen.

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Taxes: My ex gets half of my partnership dist payments, does he have to report it as income and pay taxes?

Henry's answer | Answered on January 22, 2018

I agree with the two previous attorneys. This is just a matter of what the income is classified as on your ex's return, but it appears that either...

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How will i know if the IRS is going to seize part of my inheritance that i am receiving due to selling an estate?

Henry's answer | Answered on January 22, 2018

Not immediately. However, the IRS can quickly start enforced collections if you ignore their notices. You need to contact the IRS and work out a...

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Can I claim the mother of my child/girlfriend as a dependent on my taxes if I only worked from October to December?

Henry's answer | Answered on January 22, 2018

You can claim her as an exemption if you meet the requirements. That is, Did you provide more than half your own support for 2017? Did you...

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Can my fiancé claim my daughter for his taxes this year? Even if we’re not married yet?

I formed a California LLC in August 2017 but haven't made any revenue. What taxes do I need to pay this year?

If you negotiate a settlement for fed restitution, is difference between the ordered amount and the negotiated amount taxable?

Do my son have to get permission from his wife to file his kids on his income tax?

Do my son have to get permission from his wife to file his kids on his income tax?

Interest paid on a loan to pay Local Property tax, is it tax deductible?

Can i claim my mother in law as dependent for income tax returns?

Taxes: My ex gets half of my partnership dist payments, does he have to report it as income and pay taxes?

How will i know if the IRS is going to seize part of my inheritance that i am receiving due to selling an estate?

Can I claim the mother of my child/girlfriend as a dependent on my taxes if I only worked from October to December?