My boyfriend and my ex-boyfriend both want to claim my children as deductions...

There is a major misconception that the parent that provides the most financial support. I list the factor here from Section 152. As you can see...

Do I have to pay inheritance taxes on a house that was purchased back in 1985 by the orginal owner, who sold it for a $1.00

It would seem that estate taxes or captial gain taxes are going to apply. If it is not part of the estate, you have property with a basis of $1 and...

Section 152 states that the parent that has the child for most of the year gets to claim them. The custodial parent can agree to let the...

Form I864 vs Tax return

$8000 is not a lot of money. Do you have SSNs? If so, you can take the EIC and you might get a pretty good refund. However, I believe you still can...

Is my tax return exempt if my wages are being garnished

Think of it this way. Your tax refund is merely a return of your withheld wages. It is not a windfall that exists in the absence of them taking...

If my husband files personal bankruptcy alone, can the trustee take any of our next year tax refund if we file taxes jointly?

Stephen is right. Because of the state you live in, it is not a matter of who the income belongs to under federal law, but a matter of the...

What are the tax consequences of leaving the US if you're a citizen vs. a resident alien with a green card (based on net worth)?

Phillip is right. Once you become a US Citizen, you are taxed on worldwide income. And you can even be penalized if you later try to give up your...

What to do if father still claims dependence as a head of household?

Illegal is a loaded term. No you cannot claim your children in they provide more than half of their own support, or do not live with you. This will...

DO I HAVE ANY legal rights to my personal property? Landlord tax redemption deadline soon/City gave me 72 hour notice to leave!

If you have an impending matter with only 72 hours to respond, you should be seeking an attorney tomorrow. I would ask for some type of extension...

I live with my girlfriend and paid her for due rent. How can I get a receipt for a tax write off?

This is likely not deductible as-is. First, does she receive a home-office deduction for the space. It is not good enough that you have an office...