Can I deduct gluten free diet expenses (food) from federal taxes, since this is a medical condition?

Generally, food is only deductible when it is served at a hospital or other in-patient facility center. Other food, even if medically prescribed,...

So I just got my tax statement and it appears I am the only person to not have had their federal tax taken out of each paycheck.

First, if you still work there, adjust your tax withholdings immediately using form W-4. As for your 2014 tax return, if this is going to cause...

If I am gifted money from a Canadian citizen to me in the U.S. will I need to pay taxes on it?

No. Under U.S. law, gift tax is paid by the gift giver, not the gift receiver. Your Canadian friend should speak with a Canadian attorney about...

For Business Tax: What is the total amount that can be claimed under Section 179 for the year 2013.

The maximum in 2013 was $500,000 (total for all of your and your spouse's businesses) or the net income from this business, whichever was lower.

I have a tax lien from the irs how can get legal help to resolve this problem ? but I have no money !!!

You should contact the Western North Carolina Low Income Taxpayer Clinic. http://www.lssp.org/services/tax/

My husband and I would like to pay off his sister's mortgage (aprox. $48,000). What taxes might we incur.

You are right that each of you can give $14,000 per year without paying any gift tax. Additionally, there is a lifetime exclusion amount known as...

How many years does a 1099-C applies to us personally after a business has been closed for 2 years?

Cancellation of debt is assessed against you in the year that the debt is actually canceled, whenever that might be.

I would like to know if there is any bonafide tax attorney that can help me with a tax case that been lingering on for 15 years.

This is definitely a situation where a tax attorney can assist you in determining exactly where your account is and what is your best option to...

My husband has been sending $ to his daughter (who's in MX) for 7 years now. Can he claim her on his taxes?

A resident of Mexico may be claimed on a U.S. tax return as long as your husband supports his daughter financially and no on else claims her....

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What could the penalties be?

Indiana personal property taxes on business equipment are due March 1. If not paid, they are subject to a 10% penalty if unpaid after 30 days and...