In search of pro bono help with legal documents, i.e. property tax documents

There are six low-income taxpayer clinics in Texas. Perhaps one will be willing to...

My social security number was stolen and the person is using it in all kinds of way .what kind of legal advice do you have?

In addition to Mr. Brinkmeier's response, with which I agree, I would also advise you to report it at idtheft.gov. The cleanup on this problem will...

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I hired a contractor to do an odd job for one of my hobbies. Do I need to send them a 1099MISC even when I have no business?

Only trades, businesses, and non-profit organizations are required to issue 1099-MISC documents. Write the artist a letter explaining that you do...

We had an Offer in Compromise with the IRS 4 yrs. ago and are now being harrassed by them for the money. What can we do now?

Considering the complexity of the situation and what is at stake, I would recommend professional representation. If money is an issue, then there...

Hello, I have used Turbo Tax for the past couple years. I want to know if it is safe to use?

No online platform will ever be 100% safe. I have no reason to believe they are any less safe than any other online platform for tax return...

My grandmother lives in a property that belongs to heirs in California. The house has a tax lien. What can she do?

It is unclear from your statement against whom the tax lien is filed. Regardless, I would advise you to speak with an attorney in Texas who has...

What will happen if my friend loses an eic audit?

Yes, there will likely be penalties. The IRS could choose to assess a number of different penalties, but the accuracy-related penalties and...

I need help to file my taxes correctly regarding disability and estates taxes to avoid penalties .

If you received a K-1 from the estates for the distribution, it must be reported on your 1040 tax return. That does not necessarily make the income...

I live in New York state. I pay $800 monthly for child support. I have never been in arrears. Can I claim my son on my taxes?

It depends. The first factor is whether it is addressed in the divorce decree who can claim him. If not, then it becomes an issue of who he lives...

Education expense tax deduction

An education expense can be deducted by a self-employed author if the education maintains or improves her job skills. However, she cannot deduct...