How do I claim research and development expenses for tax purposes for an iPhone app on Schedule C?

This is more of an accounting than a legal question. Typically, you capitalize the costs you are incurring in the development stages of your...

If I invest in my brother's LLC through a self-directed Roth IRA, will I have to pay taxes on the pass through profits?

No, just like any other investment by a Roth IRA the distributions are not taxed.

If I filed for bankruptcy an I incluced $3600.dollars of tax owed to Irs in my filing and the bankruptcy was granted .

I agree with attorney Roberts. Just because you included this in your bk and you received a discharge does not mean that the IRS taxes were...

Giving a gift of money to family members, without them having to pay tax on it?

Yes, you are allowed to give up to $13,000 to any individual on an annually without any gift tax consequences. This is the annual gift exclusion. ...

Why would a tax refund ck. made out to both us us be allowed to be direct deposited into his single acct?? (we are divorced)

If you did not sign the return you should file your own separate income tax return seeking your own refund if you have one coming. This return...

Is there a way to submit a 1040 income tax form without waiving your 5th amendment right?

We call these returns 5th Amendment Returns by declaring your 5th Amendment rights directly on the income tax return. You 5th Amendment rights do...

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Which IRS code applies to who can claim the child if one is responsible for 70% of the support?

IRS publication 501 deals with the dependency exemption. You can get a copy of this publication at www.irs.gov. If a state court has ruled that...

Where do I report this tax evasion to?

He may be liable for use taxes in the state of Virginia. It is not clear from your facts. He is entitled to form a company in any state -...

Can an employer deduct pay for a repay without the employees knowledge or signature?

This depends on what the repayment is for and whether the employee can be held liable in the first place for the "repay." If the employee is...

Is submitting a 1040 income tax form a voluntary act?

Our system is one of voluntary compliance. This means that you self report your taxes. The law requires that everyone that has a filing...