Question on what is considered income in an offer in compromise

Unfortunately, since you and your wife live in the same home they will consider her income, because she covers a portion of the household expenses...

I live in California and owe back taxes. Will my soon to be spouse be responsible? How do I protect him and his assets?

Your husband will not be responsible for your tax debt prior to marriage. You should maintain your assets separately and not file joint returns...

If I signed my wife's tax return for her, what is my liability

This is not a wise practice for this very reason. I doubt anything will happen from it since no one appears to have been damaged. Any...

The property you have in CA is California source income and Ca is entitled to tax this income. You are required to file a CA non-resident return...

My step son is 14 and lives with his mother and I 100% of the time but from the divorce he claims him on taxes can I change that

I agree with attorney Tomas. Since your wife is the custodial parent, under the new IRS rules her ex will have to obtain a release of the...

Tax lawyer

Your fellow member owes you a fiduciary duty. If he took funds that he was not entitled to you may be able to seek reimbursement. If it is...

Pa State Inheritance tax liability

If the farm was transferred to you during your parents life it was a completed gift at the time of the transfer and a gift tax return was due. ...

Can An Estate Return Be Amended

The regulations do not permit “amending” a 706 after the due date (including extensions), but “Supplemental Information” may be filed. Reg....

What step do I take next to get my 1099-R corrected?

You can file your 2009 return and indicate on the return that it was a "Rollover" and show the amount of taxes that were withheld. Keep your...

IRS Tax Refund

This is income of your son's estate. It should be deposited into the administrative account for your son's estate if you have one. Any...