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I purchased a property after a Chapter 13 was set up- does Bankruptcy affect a sale of this property now?
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Answered on January 23, 2015
The Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon has a form Confirmation Order this must be used in all cases. You give an Oregon address and I...
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Can I sue my boss for not doing my taxes on my pay check correctly?
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Answered on January 19, 2015
I agree with the other lawyer that you should have noticed the problem earlier. However, that is little or no help to you. The IRS has a special...
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Help. I lost my Itin and Need to retrieve it!
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Answered on January 19, 2015
I agree with the answer give by the lawyer who answered before me. However, the IRS has reduced its resources and will not be answering up to half...
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Can I keep most of my sale proceeds cash (at least the federal exemtion amounts of $11,500 + $1,225) after sale of my prin res?
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Answered on January 19, 2015
Yes, you can exempt the proceeds from the sale of your home up to the full amount of the federal exemption. The federal exemption scheme was...
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Will I.R.S hold me accountable for taxes owed on return if soon to be ex doesn't pay taxes when divorce papers says he will pay?
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Answered on January 19, 2015
It depends on whether or not you are liable for the tax. If you signed a joint return with your spouse, you are responsible for the tax aw well. ...
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Should I pay $4,900 to pay off a collection agency when the original bill was $4,200?
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Answered on January 17, 2015
I suppose it is a better idea to pay off the judgment before paying a debt that has not yet gone to court. In my experience here in Oregon, medical...
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Me and my husband separated a year ago, but we haven't filed official divorce documents. How should we file taxes this year?
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Answered on January 17, 2015
If you have not lived with your spouse during the tax year and do not receive financial support from the absent spouse you may qualify to file your...
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I'm being garnished and was never served or contacted.
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Answered on January 17, 2015
it is not possible to garnish your bank account without a judgment. For the creditor to get a judgment, an action must have been filed against you...
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Our son filed Chap 13. Can we give him $5000 or a car for that value without any problem for them?
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Answered on January 13, 2015
Confirmation orders in Oregon require the disclosure of of any right to receive any property with a value that exceeds $2,500. However, since your...
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What is the role or responsibility of a tax attorney during an audit appeal hearing?
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Answered on January 04, 2015
The tax lawyer's role is to represent the taxpayer. This is more closely defined by the retainer agreement entered into with the client. If your...