I filed for a divorce. How much time do I have to amend our 2010 and 2011 income taxes?

For federal tax purposes you have a 3 year statute of limitations so 2010 must be amended before 4/15/14 generally speaking. As for California, it...

Who do I need to see first: a tax attorney or a tax professional regarding my and my partners income taxes for 2013?

See a qualified CPA first....One that prepares tax returns.

These Tax Relief firms seem like a scam as their reviews are either all perfect or total negative. Are they?

You have raised a very interesting question. My 36 years of tax experience has led me to one conclusion, i.e., if it sounds too good to be true,...

Married, wife does not want to sign joint tax return -- what can I do? We have a Rental and a Sched C.

You might try showing her what she will owe if you file married filing separately. Typically, a married couple pay more in taxes if they file that...

Cpa or tax attorney. Which do I need?

Based on the fact that you desire to seek an installment agreement, I would agree with Mr. Wagner as a settlement agreement and perhaps an Offer...

I filed taxes wrong for 2012, 2011, and 2010 using 1040 instead of 1040 NR and I want to correct it. What should I do ?

Simply file a 1040X and attach the 1040NR to it.

Do I need an attorney for my state tax issue?

Call the FTB Taxpayer Advocate at 916-845-4300 and get a full explanation of what is going on. Retain the name and phone number of the person...

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

If no address is shown, mail it to: Franchise Tax Board PO Box 1468 Sacramento, CA 95812-1468 But IF it shows a Unit Name, make sure that...

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Can I form a sole proprietorship or LLC selling self-made guitars in order to tax shelter income from my day job?

The short answer is "yes". But be sure to make a profit within one of the first three years or so in order to convince the IRS that this is not a...

Am I entitled to 1/2 of the tax return my husband (separated)?

I think it's too late for the preparer to amend the return. If your portion of the refund is $10K or less, you may have to resort to small claims...