DSHS is taking my Tax Refund because of my spouses debt. What can i do and how?

If you filed the injured spouse form, the IRS will divide the refund based on your respective incomes. You should receive your portion of the...

Can I get in trouble for filing my daughter for taxes?

If you claim her on your taxes and your ex-boyfriend does as well, the IRS will likely issue an examination notice to both (or one) of you. You...

My condo in WA was foreclosed and HOA is suing me for years delinquent dues totaling $18k. Does my mortgage have lien priority?

Yes, you still owe the condo dues. The prior dues do not disappear with the foreclosure. The condo association can sue you personally for those...

Reverse Mortgage Foreclosure

Yes, typically reverse mortgages require occupancy. You need to get in contact with the mortgage company and let them know the situation....

I am currently being garnished for my student loans, can they take my income tax return also?

Yes, they can take your tax refund. For next year, you may want to adjust withholdings so that you do not end up having a large refund. On the...

Tax offset process with tax returns for Child Support, State of Washington DSHS

You can file Form 8379, Injured Spouse, with your tax return to be sure that your share of the refund is returned to you. But yes, once the...

I have two houses on my name and my brother has co sighed both houses

Yes - if you are paying the mortgage, you can take the deductions.

If you are talking about a tax refund, every district is different in what they require as far as allowing you to keep a portion of the refund. If...

My bank foreclosed on my home even though I was making the payment on a government loan modification loan. What can I do?

The answer to this is very fact-specific. Did you have notice of the sale? What kind of TPP were you on? It's very hard to overturn a foreclosure...

My wages are being garnished for an old federal student loan; now they have also taken my tax refund! Is this legal?

Yes, they can seize your tax refund. The best way to stop this is to set up a payment plan with the loan company, make sure you will not have a...