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My ex husband owes arreas for child support. I don't think he's paying taxes. What can I do?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 15, 2012

This is correct. The IRS will not share taxpayer information. If you want to compel this information, you will likely need to do so through the...

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I owe 2006 income tax in NY. Now live in Florida. Do I need to pay?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 15, 2012

I agree with Attorney Harrington. Your major concern is your federal refund. I would try to abate the penalties. Christopher...

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Is this fraud

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 15, 2012

Not definitely. Just because the mother is receiving assistance does not mean she is required to claim the child. The rule is that a child cannot...

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My soon-to-be ex husband filed married filing separately without my knowledge, and in doing so claimed 100% of our property tax.

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 15, 2012

For the purposes of a joint tax return, a person is only supposed to take the deductions and credits that relate to them. As Attorney Harrington...

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Amending 2008 returns in May 2012?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 14, 2012

Attorney Wyman is absolutely correct. There are very specific situations where this rule do not apply. For instance, I had a client that filed via...

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In Tax Court, does the petitioner have the right to have the issues raised in his petition adjudicated?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 14, 2012

If you have received a Notice of Deficiency, and you have questions such as these, you need to talk to an attorney about the specific facts of your...

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Can a Tax Court judge tell the IRS to move for summary judgment?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 14, 2012

Tax Court judges want to waste zero time. In some ways, they kind of control the show when it comes to the IRS side of things more than they...

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My parents bank account were seized by california franchise tax board, is there any way they can get there money back?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 14, 2012

Attorney Smith is correct. There are usually tight deadlines in challenging these matters. You will need to get a tax attorney. Since it involves...

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I owe 35k in Back Taxes and penalties and interest to the IRS ,who in Dallas can help me ??

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 13, 2012

There is a good listing in the Avvo lawyer directory. It is even broken down by area. There are a few TX tax attorneys that post on here, but I...

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If a married couple files separate returns, is one spouse responsible for the other's tax liability?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 13, 2012

Only if you lived in a community property state. Christopher Larson www.insightlawfirm.com www.insightlawfirm.wordpress.com

Christopher Michael Larson's Answers (1913)

My ex husband owes arreas for child support. I don't think he's paying taxes. What can I do?

I owe 2006 income tax in NY. Now live in Florida. Do I need to pay?

Is this fraud

My soon-to-be ex husband filed married filing separately without my knowledge, and in doing so claimed 100% of our property tax.

Amending 2008 returns in May 2012?

In Tax Court, does the petitioner have the right to have the issues raised in his petition adjudicated?

Can a Tax Court judge tell the IRS to move for summary judgment?

My parents bank account were seized by california franchise tax board, is there any way they can get there money back?

I owe 35k in Back Taxes and penalties and interest to the IRS ,who in Dallas can help me ??

If a married couple files separate returns, is one spouse responsible for the other's tax liability?