How do I prevent my mom from filing me and my son?

Both of the previous answers are good advice. Also the requirements to claim another person as a dependent requires meeting certain IRS tests. Such...

I got an alert today that there is a new employment reported on my credit report. Is this a sign of identity theft?

You should immediately contact all of the credit reporting bureaus! There is a problem if it has new information supplied to it that is incorrect...

We got divorced in Oct 2012. He filled married filed separately, I filled single just now, Apr/2013. Could this be a problem?

You tax status is determined on Dec. 31, 2012 for your 2012 tax return. You were unmarried on that date, so unless you had a dependent child to...

FIrst: If you did not sign a form 8879 for the tax return to be filed electronically by a tax preparer, then the tax return was filed illegally by...

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What are the Costs and Steps for a step parent adoption?

I Agree with Mr. Rogers, since this is a step-parent adoption, and the biological father will consent, the paperwork is fairly streamlined, and the...

As long as you are both US citizens/taxpayers then you have the benefit of the US gift tax rules which have the gifts taxed to the donor (your dad)...

Will my taxis mess-up for next year? Will i get in trouble with the IRS or the law?

One thing we need to know is whether or not your parents qualify to claim you on their tax return as a dependent. That depends on your age and...

Received 1099-A from & submitted it with tax return for 2011. Bank is sending letters for the deficiency. can they do both?

Yes. The bank is required to report the short sale according to the IRS rules; however, if the terms of your short sale did not relieve you of the...

We work for a non profit recovery center and are paid in cash. Should we report our income

Yes! The Internal Revenue Code section 61 requires you to report ALL income from whatever source derived. Even if the employer does not provide you...

Is my boss illegally taxing me? i never filled out any tax forms, he pays cash and takes out 20% for "taxes"

An employer is required to withhold taxes regardless of whether he pays you in cash or by check unless you are an exempt type of employee, and it...