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If my boyfriend and i get married will my old state and fed tax debt and penalties become his? can they levy his income and home

Henry's answer | Answered on January 15, 2010

You can keep your tax debt separate. Once you are married file as Married Filing Separately, and keep all of your and his assets as separate...

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Someone used my SS# on W2 and received 2009 income in CA, now IRS sends a tax collection to me, what should I do?

Henry's answer | Answered on January 15, 2010

Contact the IRS in writing and explain your situation and why the income is not yours. Then follow up the letter with a phone call. Any...

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My husband and file separte taxes ihave claimed my our son for 7yr and now he wants to claim him is this a problem

Henry's answer | Answered on January 15, 2010

No this should not be a problem. You are both custodial parents. See my legal guide "Claiming your Children as Deductions" for further...

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My employer hasnt been takin taxes out of my pay checks

Henry's answer | Answered on January 15, 2010

You need to report the income you earned on your tax return and then pay the resulting tax liability. Now, go discuss this with your employer and...

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Should I make an estimated tax payment on retroactive spousal support I expect to receive this year?

Henry's answer | Answered on January 15, 2010

The support is considered income when received. So this will be 2010 income. Any individual seeking legal advice for their own situation should...

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How to file taxes??

Henry's answer | Answered on January 15, 2010

You can file as head of household and claim you son and fiance as dependents. Any individual seeking legal advice for their own situation should...

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What is the tax on her inheritance?

Henry's answer | Answered on January 15, 2010

Typically, an inheritance received is not taxable under Section 102 of the Internal Revenue Code. Any individual seeking legal advice for...

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Father just passed away -(w/ me as Trustee) Does anyone need to file IRS tax return ?

Henry's answer | Answered on January 15, 2010

If your father had a filing requirement, then a tax return will have to be filed. If his estate is under $3.5 million, no estate tax will be due,...

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Father just passed away WHY does a dead man need to file a tax return ??

Henry's answer | Answered on January 15, 2010

You are required to file a final tax return for a decedent if they have a filing requirement. I assume you are the personal representative for the...

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What are my options to pay my IRS taxes If I don't have the money now.

Henry's answer | Answered on January 15, 2010

You have several options. First, you or a tax professional must start communicating with the IRS. If you do nothing or ignore their notices they...

Henry Daniel Lively's Answers (4728)

If my boyfriend and i get married will my old state and fed tax debt and penalties become his? can they levy his income and home

Someone used my SS# on W2 and received 2009 income in CA, now IRS sends a tax collection to me, what should I do?

My husband and file separte taxes ihave claimed my our son for 7yr and now he wants to claim him is this a problem

My employer hasnt been takin taxes out of my pay checks

Should I make an estimated tax payment on retroactive spousal support I expect to receive this year?

How to file taxes??

What is the tax on her inheritance?

Father just passed away -(w/ me as Trustee) Does anyone need to file IRS tax return ?

Father just passed away **WHY** does a dead man need to file a tax return ??

What are my options to pay my IRS taxes If I don't have the money now.

Father just passed away WHY does a dead man need to file a tax return ??