Questions answered by John Anton Sterbick

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My husband owes back child support and when we filed our 2012 tax return I filed a Form 8379 (injured spouse) with the 1040 and

John's answer | Answered on April 16, 2013

I am a Tacoma tax attorney for over 25 years. Give me a call, I can help.

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I did a deed in lieu on our home and the bank forgave 74,000.Now we found out we have to pay the taxes on that amount

John's answer | Answered on April 16, 2013

The Mortgage debt forgiveness act was extended through this year. Filing form 982 should take care of it, or contact your accountant.

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What do I do after I file bankruptcy to get creditor to stop garnishment?

John's answer | Answered on April 16, 2013

Debtors can file bankruptcy on their own but it is not recommended. There are many details and pitfalls that only experienced bankruptcy attorneys...

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Is it true?

John's answer | Answered on April 16, 2013

You can file as married filing separate.

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Insured driver ran stop sign, hitting us on our bicycles. My husband risked his life saving mine, stepping over me on his bike

John's answer | Answered on April 16, 2013

RUN AND DON'T STOP to the best Personal Injury/Malpractice/Wrongful Death attorney you can find.

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Statement of intentions on a vehicle that went through bankruptcy.

John's answer | Answered on April 12, 2013

This is something you can take up by disputing it with the credit bureau. The bureau will send a request to the creditor to correct the record. ...

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Chapter 7, back taxes - how often is the "willful attempt to defeat or evade" raised?

John's answer | Answered on April 12, 2013

Being unable to pay IRS taxes is not an affirmative act of evasion, which is why taxes can be discharged in bankruptcy under the "3 year rule", "2...

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Chapter 7 and Reaffirmation of vehicle debt

John's answer | Answered on April 04, 2013

If your bankruptcy is not yet discharged, it is possible you could convert to Chapter 13 and pay for the car that way and get it back immediately. ...

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11 U.S.C. § 521(e), What information is required to be included in the optional tax return transcript mentioned in this section?

John's answer | Answered on March 14, 2013

A tax transcript is only needed if you don't have the actual return. You can order your transcripts via the links the other counsel provided, but...

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Is there anyway to get a mortgage after bankruptcy when you resumed mortgage, but not reaffirmed?

John's answer | Answered on March 14, 2013

If you qualify now for a new home (check with a good lender because I am hearing from lenders that you can purchase a new home 2 years after...

John Anton Sterbick's Answers (225)

My husband owes back child support and when we filed our 2012 tax return I filed a Form 8379 (injured spouse) with the 1040 and

I did a deed in lieu on our home and the bank forgave 74,000.Now we found out we have to pay the taxes on that amount

What do I do after I file bankruptcy to get creditor to stop garnishment?

Is it true?

Insured driver ran stop sign, hitting us on our bicycles. My husband risked his life saving mine, stepping over me on his bike

Statement of intentions on a vehicle that went through bankruptcy.

Chapter 7, back taxes - how often is the "willful attempt to defeat or evade" raised?

Chapter 7 and Reaffirmation of vehicle debt

11 U.S.C. § 521(e), What information is required to be included in the optional tax return transcript mentioned in this section?

Is there anyway to get a mortgage after bankruptcy when you resumed mortgage, but not reaffirmed?