Can I be held accountable if a CPA defrauds the IRS on my behalf without my knowing?

Tax fraud requires intent, so it doesn't sound like you have to worry about that. If you are worried about your return I would have another cpa...

How to evict my roommate out of my house is the right way?

The next step would be filing an unlawful detainer complaint if the tenant doesn't vacate by April 1st. However, it sounds like your service of the...

Can I sue a real estate broker for damages?

If the damage happened before you purchased the lot, the purchase price of the lot most likely would have accounted for the damage. Even if you...

Where do I send a penalty abatement request for the Franchise Tax Board?

There should be an address on the penalty notice you are trying to abate. Otherwise you can look for FTB contact information at their website, ...

Tax question about claiming my husband as a dependent?

You can't claim your husband as a dependent. All you can do is file your taxes as married filing jointly.

The lawyer can draft a document and then notarize your signature on the document. A notary can't notarize his or her own signature on a document.

On medical debt when is breach of contract considered? Most of the bill was paid by insurance, I didn't know About a copayment

There could be a breach of contract issue. There is also the issue of whether the hospital and/or collection company wrongfully reported you to...

Can we force a "tenant" (one of the owner's children) to pay rent on a property owned by multiple owners (sis and bros)?

Have you discussed this with the other 2 siblings about this? You have a right to concurrent possession of the property at issue unless there is a...

My constr co is inc. and is partnering up with another inc. Constr Co. to form a j.v. For a bldg project. Do we need a new EIN?

The short answer is no, a dba doesn't require an EIN since it is simply a fictitious name. Although you say that you are forming a joint venture,...

What do I do as a landlord when my tenant ignores the letter sent by registered mail, informing his lease will not be renewed?

If the lease has covenants stating that tenant will keep common areas clean, not disturb other tenants and such, you could send the tenant a...