I retained a lawyer and did not use all the services that totaled the retainer amount . Am I entitled to a refund of fees?
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Answered on August 19, 2012
It depends on state law. But I would look to the Rules of Professional Conduct. I know in Washington, you cannot take a retainer, charge hourly,...
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If i marry my boy friend and he owes child support will they take my taxes? what kind of paper work would i have to fill out
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Answered on August 19, 2012
File a Form 8379, which is a request for Injured Spouse Relief, not to be confused with Innocent Spouse Relief. Injured Spouse Relief is applicable...
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At college in State A, worked in State B this summer, parents living overseas paying taxes in State C. Register to vote impact?
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Answered on August 19, 2012
The bigger issue seems to be whether you provide over half of your own support. Once you do, you cannot be claimed by anyone as a dependent. Your...
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Im from chicago, ill in july i traveled outside country to Columbia and married my wife there
i came back to chicago .
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Answered on August 19, 2012
1. You cannot claim a dependent that you do not live with, that is not your child. Now they have become your child through marriage, but you have...
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Apprx., how must is the estate tax on $4,600,000.00 ...I'm just asking for a rough figure but including everything, taxes(ALL),
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Answered on August 19, 2012
You will have to be a little more specific as to whether you mean state or federal first of all. Second, this will depend on factors that are not...
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What kind of tax would I have to pay in case of a divorce?
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Answered on August 18, 2012
If you are subject to US Taxes because of your residence status, alimony is taxable, but any property received pursuant to a divorce decree is not....
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Tax lawyer
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Answered on August 17, 2012
You are married for both 2011 and 2012. Your marital status is determined as of the last day of the year. You can file as Married Filing...
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In Ohio, if you owe sales tax, can they attach your bank account when your only income is social security.
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Answered on August 17, 2012
I agree that you should beware of "trust fund" treatment of the sales taxes. Because you collect them at the point of sale for the government, if...
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Property Taxes If your property was paid with silver can they still tax you?
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Answered on August 17, 2012
If you use goods instead of currency to barter, the purchase price is the FMV of the goods. The taxable difference will be the amount paid for the...
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How does the IRS state that my business looks like a hobby, or a tax dodge.
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Answered on August 17, 2012
Net income in three of five years will create a presumption of a business purpose. Many factors:
1. Level of record-keeping
2. Hiring of...