Is their anything illegal about mailing out a letter like this, asking people in invest in my company, and paying them interest?

What you want to do here could very well be considered general solicitation and advertising for investment, and may be required to register with...

I haven't filed my 2014 taxes. What forms should I use to file 2014 taxes (Federal, CA and NY)?

You U.S. tax residency status is not relevant when it comes to CA and NY tax returns. CA and NY - see link below for the definition of "resident"...

You gave a lot of information in your scenario, but it is unclear as to what type of trust it is (you refers to "estate" but since your grandfather...

What tax return forms should I use under F-2 with only tax refund and interest income

1040NR and 8843. State income tax refund is taxable income, so is interest income. Whether you actually need to file depends on the total income...

What is the best way for Dad to deal with the tax on this IRA distribution ? Gift ?

A person younger than 59 1/2 can withdraw from an IRA to buy _his_ first residence without subject to early withdrawal penalty. There are...

Can/should we draft a life-estate deed for a property located outside the U.S., and what should we 'do' with the deed? U.S. tax?

Not knowing your specific situation, I am only offering general observations from the U.S. perspective. First of all, in most U.S. states, life...

Do I need a brokers license to find investors for another person's startup?

Securities and exchange is a highly regulated and specialized area. I can see that you have already done some basic research. You should speak...

Who wants to take on a flourishing corporate restaurant with me? I have proof and witnesses to verify and corroborate this.

Attorneys on this forum are not allowed to solicit for clients. You could search for one in your area by using "Find a lawyer" on Avvo.

Will this help us get more time to move out due to the property tax has not been paid on the property?

If you have to go back to court on the 18th, you have very little time left. You should consult a landlord-tenant attorney in your area as soon as...

What's the maximum # of properties that can be purchased with 1031 exchange proceeds? Is it up to 3 properties?

There is no cap on the number of replacement properties, as long as all the requirements of 1031 exchange are observed. There are many nuances...