I received a letter from my coop's accountant with real estate taxes and interest paid but it's not a 1098. How do I file it?

These amounts are included on your schedule A of Form 1040. Since this is not a 1098, the interest is included on the line for interest that is...

How can I avoid tax liability on husbands wages that aren't shared with me? We physically, but not legally separated Dec. 2009

I agree with attorney Sullivan. You should seriously consider a divorce if you want to avoid this situation, especially since you do not...

Do I need to hire a tax attorney ofr failing to file local taxes?

Of course it is possible to do this on your own. The question is whether this is something you are competent to handle and if it is a good idea to...

"I paid a collection agency for my daughters medical expenses in Jan. 2010. Can I claim this on 2009 taxes?

No. If you are able to deduct this at all it would be deductible in 2010 when you actually paid the amount. If the amount you paid is over...

If I am legally married can I file my taxes as not "married but separate" but "single"?

If you are married on December 31 you normally only have two filing choices, either married filing separately or married filing jointly. Single is...

My wife filed a divorce petition at Dec 2009, and we seperated at Aug 2009. Can we both file tax as Single?

You file your taxes based on your status at 12/31 of each year. At 12/31/09 you were still married. When married you only have two choices in...

My soon to be ex husband hasn't filed a tax return for years. i filed married filing separately. will i be held responsible?

If you filed married filing separately you will not be responsible for his taxes in those years. You will need to amend your returns that were...

If you are married you cannot file as single. Your only choices are Married Filing Separately and Married Filing Jointly. I am assuming you did...

Can you claim your dependent child if she turned 24 in March of 2009 and is a full time college student?

No, a dependent can only be claimed on one tax return. If she claims herself you cannot claim her. Any individual seeking legal advice for...

If my husband and i file jointly on our taxes, can child support take all our return?

Yes your refund can be taken. It is a good idea to file separately when you are in a situation such as yours, especially when you normally receive...