We just got a letter to garnish MI state tax returns from private debt from >8yrs ago .Last letter recieved was in 2002.

A private creditor cannot garnish your tax refund. They can possible go after the refund once you receive it and deposit the check in your...

Inheritance taxes

The executor is responsible for filing and paying any estate or inheritance taxes prior to distribution to the heirs. Any individual seeking...

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What happens if my mother in law, and step father in law try to claim my child on there taxes for 6 months with out consent

Only one taxpayer can take the deduction each year. Splitting the deduction is not allowed. If they do not meet the requirements of taking the...

It is always a good idea to clear up your audit issue before filing this year. Otherwise, the IRS may audit your current filing. If you owe them...

I agree with attorney Rossmeissel. On the death of the first spouse if the property is held as community property the property steps up in basis...

What does my sister need to do. Her husband filed taxes without her consent. He won't give her the papers or the total $$$.

She should ask him for a copy of the tax return and whether it was a joint income tax return. If he does not comply, she should file her own...

Since we won a reassessment is there any way we can have it applied retroactively to the delinquent taxes?

If the county has agreed that they owe you money it is possible to have a credit that can be applied to the current taxes due. Another trip to the...

My mother is 65 tears old and is classified as disabled. She owns her house outright (paid in full) i cant seem to fiend any org

She will need to pay her property taxes or face eventual foreclosure. You may want to consider a reverse mortgage that would allow your mother to...

If my husband gives me a large sum of money as a gift, what are the ramifications, if any?

None, spouses can make unlimited gifts to each other. Any individual seeking legal advice for their own situation should retain their own legal...

SEP-IRA distribution before reaching age 591/2 but greater than age 55

I agree with attorney Martin. Your plan (SEP-IRA) does not qualify under the exception. Any individual seeking legal advice for their own...