Our child lived with me all year with NO support from the other parent. Can they still claim them on their taxes?

Since the IRS awarded you the dependent exemption for 2013, you are in line for getting the exemption for 2014. If you file before your ex, you...

When a governmental entity is authorized to seize a tax refund, it may take all parts of that refund, whether from withholding or from Earned...

Capital gain tax question

Whether gains or losses are long or short term depends entirely on the holding period of the asset-more than 1 year is long term. Use form 8949 to...

Is this considered a tax deferred account? (Meaning you're only taxed on withdrawals)

These overly complex internet transactions may be more trouble than they are worth. A regular investment club, for example those organized under...

Does putting a part-community property into a living trust make it community property? And do both spouses need to sign?

An interspousal transfer does not subject real estate to an increased assessment nor a transfer tax in Alameda County. However from your questions,...

Can you have a case/opinion that is published (Court of Appeals) depublished or request that it not be published?

Our system of jurisprudence is based upon the English common law, in which legal authority is established by precedents. Precedential authority is...

Would it be legal for my mom, who is married to my dad, my siblings and I to move without his consent?

Your question is complicated because you are asking a question for your mother. Neither do we know if you live in an owned home or a rental...

If I add a joint tenant in common to my investment account in Dec 2014, can that person deduct account losses incurred in 2014?

That would amount to tax fraud, since the new person on the account did not sustain the losses. You may probably add a name or payable on death...

Can i litigate, because of the following?

Condo Associations are like mini-governments with unpaid employees. Therefore it is a thankless job. Buying a condo is like buying a second layer...

Terminated from State of CA (SCIF) Workers Comp. Have an attorney. Did I need a TORT?

May I assume from your question that you were an employee of the State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) from which you were laid off? And that...