We are planning on using our cash out refinance money to purchase the home next door for husband's parents to live in rent free.

You can consider this home a second home and be able to deduct the interest and property taxes, assuming that you have not exceeded the limits for...

California estate law

I agree with the other attorney. This can get technical and you should hire a local experienced probate attorney to investigate and determine what...

I have a house want to put short sale in Avondale AZ. Do I have to pay tax for the amount of deficiency, if yes then how much?

The amount of the debt you did not pay back to the bank is income from debt relief. If this is your principal residence this amount is not taxable...

Are both myself and my current wife responsible for past tax debts?

If you filed a joint return for 2007 you and your spouse are jointly and severally liable for this tax debt. Did you ask your spouse to contribute...

Do I need a tax lawyer

You probably do not need a tax lawyer. You need a business litigator since it sounds like you may have been defrauded. Hire a local attorney and...

My fiance just found out he will owe back taxes to the IRS. Can the IRS go after me and hold me liable for a debt he incurred?

Do not cancel the wedding over this situation. You are not responsible for your future husbands past tax debts. Since he is setting up a payment...

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Do I owe taxes on settlement money?

Yes. You should receive a W-2 for the compensation of wages. So do not double count this income. The other money you received from the...

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I agree with attorney Adams. If your brother does not comply you should hire a local attorney to compel him to provide it. Any individual...

My mom passed away and I need to know what to do.

If the estate is in probate you should receive notice of the probate proceedings. You can hire a lawyer to initiate the probate process if it has...

Do I need a will to sell my moms house?

This all depends on how the home was titled and what it is worth. If the home is titled only in your mom's name you will need to go through...