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My sister received a 1099-INT form, but doesn't work. Does she still need to file taxes?

Christopher's answer | Answered on February 17, 2013

Unless it is a lot of interest(In excess of $9,000), I would say that it will not trigger a duty to file by itself. The taxpayer would have to have...

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My husband is in prison. I need to be able to sign tax returns for him as well as be able to sign and cash the return checks?

Christopher's answer | Answered on February 17, 2013

You should get his Power of Attorney if you intend to file a paper return, or be sent a physical check. Otherwise, he would need to...

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I was paid by personal checks from a guy a used to work for for about 7 months, this was a couple of years ago

Christopher's answer | Answered on February 17, 2013

You are required to file your taxes on income received. The IRS can always pull your bank statements to determine your income if they...

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Can I claim my children? I have sole custody. My children's father has not paid the full amount of child support for eleven yrs.

Christopher's answer | Answered on February 17, 2013

I would highly suggest you speak with your family law attorney to deal with the order. It may be conditional, but you are always taking a risk to...

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Give-aways for monetary donations/gifts verses yard sales/vendor tables?

Christopher's answer | Answered on February 17, 2013

With sales taxes, you have to be in the business of selling the items to be subject to sales tax. However, it sounds like you would be in such a...

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Sinter-in-law visited and gave birth in the US (PR status), can I claim them on my Tax refund return?

Christopher's answer | Answered on February 17, 2013

You generally cannot claim anyone that only stayed with you for 2 months of the year. For qualifying relatives, they also have to have earned less...

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Can I file taxes on the monthly amount my mother pays me to care for her?

Christopher's answer | Answered on February 17, 2013

If she were just giving the money to you, it would be a gift. But since it is compensation for services performed, it will likely be...

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Do i qualifi as head of house if i am the only one working?

Christopher's answer | Answered on February 17, 2013

Doesn't work that way. If you were married as of the last day of 2012, you have to file as Married Filing Jointly, or Married Filing...

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Will my girlfriend's ex be going to jail?

Christopher's answer | Answered on February 17, 2013

They will likely make him pay the taxes, plus penalties and interest. Christopher Larson Insight Law <a...

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Social Security and Taxes

Christopher's answer | Answered on February 17, 2013

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Christopher Michael Larson's Answers (1913)

My sister received a 1099-INT form, but doesn't work. Does she still need to file taxes?

My husband is in prison. I need to be able to sign tax returns for him as well as be able to sign and cash the return checks?

I was paid by personal checks from a guy a used to work for for about 7 months, this was a couple of years ago

Can I claim my children? I have sole custody. My children's father has not paid the full amount of child support for eleven yrs.

Give-aways for monetary donations/gifts verses yard sales/vendor tables?

Sinter-in-law visited and gave birth in the US (PR status), can I claim them on my Tax refund return?

Can I file taxes on the monthly amount my mother pays me to care for her?

Do i qualifi as head of house if i am the only one working?

Will my girlfriend's ex be going to jail?

Social Security and Taxes