I was just denied by the IRS for an Offer in Compromise that I self submitted.

As Attorney Rich points out, you really need to have a professional look at that. Self-submitted OICs are accepted next to never. Christopher...

You need a business attorney. There are two concepts: 1. A profit interest; and 2. A Capital interest If you give a capital interest, you...

Are Social Security payments considered earnings. I believe they have to be included on a tax return?

I assume neither of his kids are probate attorneys and they just want the Jeep. You need to hire an attorney to protect your interests. The kids...

Can i claim any of my 3 children on tax returns?

Under tax law, the parent that has the child a greater number of days during the year gets to claim the child. If you have a divorce decree that...

My purse was stolen with all my information was in it..how can i find out if someone filed income tax returns in my name?????

I am assuming your purse didn't have your W-2s and 1098s in it. So there are more immediate concerns as they still have a few pieces of information...

MY father died of complications from dementia and he did not file income taxes for 3-4 years ,What would you do ?

These need to be prepared. If your father had a pretty easy financial situation, his information will likely be contained in his Wage and Income...

Can I claim my child on my 2011 tax return if order modified in 2012.

The IRS will allow the parent that had custody a greater number of days during the year to claim the child. I would suggest for purposes of the...

We received a notice of defiency from the IRS. Now what can we do? And do I need a lawyer?

You need a lawyer like you wouldn't believe. Do not let them lull you into that game where "you can work it out." You will find any headway you...

Question about an Offer in Compromise with the IRS and a federal tax lien.

You can always submit a new Offer in Compromise. But to get one with any chance of success, you need to be pretty asset and income poor. Doubt as...

Do you have to pay taxes for court settlement?

It is very likely that you do. A settlement retains the same income type as the underlying claim that produced the settlement. For instance, if you...