I haven't filed taxes for 2012 because of my divorce. What should my first step be?

I agree with my colleagues that have already responded that you definitely need to talk to a CPA to review the tax return that you did not file and...

Do i have to pay a property tax fee for a house i rented back in 1992. i never signed anything saying i would.

It never ceases to amaze me how far government will go to tax its citizens or collect taxes allegedly owed. Most real estate leases contain...

I just got married and my wife is not a US citizen. Will we be taxed on her assets abroad?

I will assume that your spouse is a resident alien. If you elect to file married filing jointly, you will merely check the box on Schedule B, Part...

Does my son file his own tax return even if I helped him until he got his job?

Yes; if his income exceeded the minimum amount required for filing a federal and/or California tax return. If your son can be claimed as a...

I would advocate against calling the IRS. Be patient and await the W-2 from ADP. ADP is a very large payroll processing company with years of...

How exactly is LLC in california taxed on funds not spent during year and left over?

I will assume that the $100K in the LLC was a capital contribution made by you in the prior tax year. If so, you are correct that your tax return...

Can I gift $14,000 each to my mother, wife and sister and not pay any tax?

The $14,000 limit is per recipient each year. So, you can gift $14,000 to each ($42,000 total) in 2013 without being subject to the Federal Gift Tax.

IRS put a levy on my wages . I need to file several yrs of returns ASAP. Advice on finding help filing and negotiating with IRS

Hire an accountant to file the back returns. Ask your friends for recommendations. IF you owe taxes, you will not be able to beat the penalties...

Tax Q: Need help determining whether inside sales rep can be 1099 versus W-9 employee?

This question is difficult to answer definitively. In sum, if you direct and control the sales person, he or she is an employee and a W-2 must be...

How is tax refund prorated for partial year separation? Separated in Sept, but filing jointly for whole year & I earn 3x her.

Once you separated, your income is separate and no longer community property. Thus, your formula is pretty close to what I would call "fair" with...