Does "interest in a pension plan" refer to the total value of a pension plan or only the interest earned on the pension plan?

Interest "in" a pension plan refers to your vested interest in the plan. Any individual seeking legal advice for their own situation should...

Relative visited during summer (stayed 3 months in the country) & I paid for her hospitalization, can I claim on my taxes?

No, you do not meet the qualifications based on your facts. Any individual seeking legal advice for their own situation should retain their own...

Who determines Non Custodial Parent, DCSS or Court Order for eligibility of tax exemptions?

In your situation you must go to the IRS tie breaker rules: If the child lives with each parent for the same amount of time during the tax year,...

About IRA: my husband passed away10/12/2009, he left an IRA with $75,000, i don't want to withdraw the whole amt 'coz of taxes,

It is possible that you meet the exception for higher education expenses to eliminate the 10 percent penalty. If you are also over 59 1/2 you may...

Which NOL's belong to me to use for my taxes, and which belong to the trustee of the estate?

This can be a tricky issue. The right to a tax refund based on pre-petition earnings or losses, but not payable until after the petition is filed...

Tax debt

I am glad you found this site, but you are in the wrong section for your issues. You are asking questions regarding tax laws in countries other...

Is the value of a pension considered an asset if I did not contribute to the Pension Plan (for IRS Insolvency purposes)

Yes, if you are vested in the plan. Any individual seeking legal advice for their own situation should retain their own legal counsel as this...

You report the total value of the asset or the $550K. Any individual seeking legal advice for their own situation should retain their own legal...

Should I file 1041s for an estate even though my sister says she is going to file half of the estate on her personal return?

You should file the tax returns that are required. If the estate paid the expenses and collected the income, then the 1041 should be filed....

Can I pay back an income tax return after cashing it?

The check needs to go to the trustee. Do not cash it if you have not already done so. You risk your discharge by doing so. If you have already...