I have inherited business property. Several years of back taxes are due. Should I hire a tax attorney or a real estate attorney?

This will depend on the nature of the tax that is due. If this is payroll, sales or income taxes go with the tax attorney. If this is real estate...

You are not directly responsible for these taxes unless you file jointly in the coming year. Filing as married filing jointly or married filing...

My wife will be a sole owner of a tax buss & I get unemployment. Can she hire me for the season and lay me off to keep unemplmt?

You will lose your unemployment benefits while you are employed and have to reapply when you are again laid off.

Will creating an S corp benefit me if my AGI is more than 150k?

It is hard to say without more facts. An S-Corporation is typically a tax neutral entity. However, it is not subject to SE tax which can...

How can I claim depreciation on a vacant residence?

I agree with Mr. Fromm's response. There are numerous things that you must consider to convert this unit to a rental unit and then their are...

Just discovered that my now ex-husband signed my name on our tax returns for two years w/o my concent; can I prosecute?

Inform your family law attorney of this situation. This could show breech of the fiduciary duty to the marriage. It is doubtful that a prosecutor...

2011 tax law capital gains

The sale of your home is a taxable event and will generate a capital gain if your sales price exceeds your tax basis and commissions and closing...

2011 tax law capital gains

The sale of your home is a taxable event and will generate a capital gain if your sales price exceeds your tax basis and commissions and closing...

My fiance provides more than fifty percent care for my daughter, who is not his biological daughter Can he claim her on his tax

I agree with Mr. Fromn, she may be qualified if she meets the specific tests. From your facts it looks like a good possibility. You should review...

Ex does not meet the fed. guidelines for qualifying dependent. Does Fed trump Marital Settlement Agreement? is it contempt then?

Yes, you can be held in contempt for violating the MSA. You also need to provide him with a signed Form 8332 to comply with the order. If you are...