Questions answered by Henry Daniel Lively

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Should a K-1 Tax schedule show how much you've earned from a trust fund, for the particular tax year?

Henry's answer | Answered on March 20, 2012

The K-1 that you received is the document that shows how much money you have earned from the trust. A copy was also provided to the IRS and they...

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Didnt know dependents had to file

Henry's answer | Answered on March 20, 2012

It does not sound like your friend had a filing requirement since he had no income. Check with a local accountant to be sure there was no filing...

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What is the correct venue for appeal of a Tax Court case?

Henry's answer | Answered on March 20, 2012

I agree with attorney Richman. Also, please note If you chose, and the Tax Court granted you, small tax case status, there is no appeal from the...

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Can my attorney take a tax deduction for the services that he renders for my non-profit. 501(c).

Henry's answer | Answered on March 20, 2012

No, the attorneys time is not tax deductible as a charitable deduction. If he has out of pocket expenses or travel this would be deductible.

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If my wife is not available to sign the tax return do I have to file separate or can I use head of household? State is Nevada

Henry's answer | Answered on March 11, 2012

You cannot file jointly unless she agrees. If you have been separated for six months, then you can file as head of household.

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Is my divorcing wife entitled to half of my 2011 federal tax refund?

Henry's answer | Answered on March 11, 2012

This is a family law matter and best answered by a Florida family law attorney. Repost your question in the family law area for a better response.

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Finding a tax preparer for audit support who works with limited income people

Henry's answer | Answered on March 11, 2012

I am not sure why you are so worried about getting audited since you are filing amended returns and correcting the error in your return. ...

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If someone claims someone elses kids on their taxes, can the parent of the kids get into any trouble?

Henry's answer | Answered on March 11, 2012

This is not something you should be discussing on an open forum. This sounds like tax fraud which is a crime. Taking the money makes this even...

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I bought 140 cartons of cigarettes in the span of 2008 thru 2009 about one year, the state board of equilazation says I owe taxe

Henry's answer | Answered on March 10, 2012

You owe use tax in California since you did not pay a sales tax when you purchased the Cigarettes out of state. California is hot on the use tax...

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IRS Garnished My Wages and Took my Refund

Henry's answer | Answered on March 10, 2012

I agree with both attorney Larson and Wymann. Seek your remedy in the family law court as well as with the IRS.

Henry Daniel Lively's Answers (4728)

Should a K-1 Tax schedule show how much you've earned from a trust fund, for the particular tax year?

Didnt know dependents had to file

What is the correct venue for appeal of a Tax Court case?

Can my attorney take a tax deduction for the services that he renders for my non-profit. 501(c).

If my wife is not available to sign the tax return do I have to file separate or can I use head of household? State is Nevada

Is my divorcing wife entitled to half of my 2011 federal tax refund?

Finding a tax preparer for audit support who works with limited income people

If someone claims someone elses kids on their taxes, can the parent of the kids get into any trouble?

I bought 140 cartons of cigarettes in the span of 2008 thru 2009 about one year, the state board of equilazation says I owe taxe

IRS Garnished My Wages and Took my Refund