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What are the consequences, legal or otherwise, to have your property sold at a judicial tax sale?

Henry's answer | Answered on March 15, 2011

I agree with the previous attorney. So long as the property has sufficient equity to pay the taxes and costs there should not be an issue. If...

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Can a case go back from U.S. Tax Court to IRS' appeals divisIon without a formal order of the Tax Court?

Henry's answer | Answered on March 15, 2011

Yes, it can. The Tax Court wants to make sure that you have exhausted all of your administrative remedies before you go to trial. It is up to the...

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My ex and I alternate years claiming our son. He has not been paying child support since last May. I just happened to be

Henry's answer | Answered on March 15, 2011

You need to follow your divorce decree to avoid being in contempt of court. If it states that you can claim the deduction if he does not pay...

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Can the IRS make a substitute for return for joint filers?

Henry's answer | Answered on March 15, 2011

Filing a joint income tax return is an election made by a husband and wife on a year by year basis and makes the two spouses jointly liable for the...

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Apply for ITIN but there is no treaty between my country and US??

Henry's answer | Answered on March 15, 2011

You can apply for a ITIN and you should file a 1040NR. Whether there is a tax treaty does not change this requirement. Any individual seeking...

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Mother's assets were all held JTWROS with daughter who is executor. Is life insurance subject to PA Inheritance Tax?

Henry's answer | Answered on March 15, 2011

Assets that name a beneficiary or payable on death are not subject to probate and pass to the beneficiary(s) directly. I am not a PA attorney, but...

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My wife (seperated) Cashed our IRS check without me through a private party. I never saw the check nor signed it.

Henry's answer | Answered on March 15, 2011

This is not a tax question any more. It is a civil matter. First, ask her for your portion of the refund. Next, it depends on how much the...

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What can i do now? and how much i must pay for 16,000.00 Dollars?

Henry's answer | Answered on March 14, 2011

Lawful permanent residency is determined by your immigration status. See an immigration attorney for this matter. Not filing proper and timely...

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I had a short sell on a house in mid-construction and the IRS wants to tax me for the loan forgiveness. Is this valid?

Henry's answer | Answered on March 14, 2011

The amount of your Cancellation of Debt is the amount that you owed the bank when you closed the short sale, less the amount the property sold for....

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Just for duble check,If I form an LLC on march 2011 I have nothing to do with federal tax and CA state tax on April 2011.

Henry's answer | Answered on March 14, 2011

If you are the only member of the LLC it will be a disregarded entity for federal tax purposes and you will include the activity of the LLC on your...

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What are the consequences, legal or otherwise, to have your property sold at a judicial tax sale?

Can a case go back from U.S. Tax Court to IRS' appeals divisIon without a formal order of the Tax Court?

My ex and I alternate years claiming our son. He has not been paying child support since last May. I just happened to be

Can the IRS make a substitute for return for joint filers?

Apply for ITIN but there is no treaty between my country and US??

Mother's assets were all held JTWROS with daughter who is executor. Is life insurance subject to PA Inheritance Tax?

My wife (seperated) Cashed our IRS check without me through a private party. I never saw the check nor signed it.

What can i do now? and how much i must pay for 16,000.00 Dollars?

I had a short sell on a house in mid-construction and the IRS wants to tax me for the loan forgiveness. Is this valid?

Just for duble check,If I form an LLC on march 2011 I have nothing to do with federal tax and CA state tax on April 2011.