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24 legal questions have been posted about taxation by real users in Delaware. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include estate and gift taxation, income tax, and tax audits. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.

Do I owe any taxes?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by Thomas Corcoran Phipps (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
You need to go to the office of the agency that called you. If it was IRS, go to the IRS office. You need to make sure that it was a legitimate phone call.
You need to go to the office of the agency that called you. If it was IRS, go to the IRS office. You need to make sure that it was a legitimate... Read More

Are we responsible for paying the taxes if we just bought the house?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by attorney Bernard H. Greenberg   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
The answer will depend on the written contract. Take the contract to an attorney who specializes in real estate matters for assistance.
The answer will depend on the written contract. Take the contract to an attorney who specializes in real estate matters for assistance.

My grandma sold her home and I was suppose to get money from it but they never told me now my dads ex wife handles it. How do I get my money?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by attorney Bernard H. Greenberg   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
Your question does not contain sufficient facts on which to base an answer. Go visit with an attorney specializing in these types of cases.
Your question does not contain sufficient facts on which to base an answer. Go visit with an attorney specializing in these types of cases.

Is there a way to stop my ex-husband from filling tax return with my two boys?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Kathleen Delacy (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Tax
You would need an Order from the Court indicating how taxes are to be done. Then if you get it and can file and he still does, you need to file a Rule to Show Cause.
You would need an Order from the Court indicating how taxes are to be done. Then if you get it and can file and he still does, you need to file a... Read More

Who gets the income in a limited liability company?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by attorney Bernard H. Greenberg   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
An LLC pays out it's revenues as follows: 1)Operating expenses; salaries etc.; 2)Distributions to the LLC members pursuant to their membership interests and the Operating Agreement.
An LLC pays out it's revenues as follows: 1)Operating expenses; salaries etc.; 2)Distributions to the LLC members pursuant to their membership... Read More

If I bought my house before my fiance and I started residing together and he owes money to the IRS, can the IRS come after my property?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by attorney Bernard H. Greenberg   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
f it is your house and you have no liability for the taxes and if you didn't put his name on the property then you are fine. But that's a lot of ifs there, so you should go and see an attorney specializing in income tax issues.
f it is your house and you have no liability for the taxes and if you didn't put his name on the property then you are fine. But that's a lot of ifs... Read More

Can my boyfriend file for bankruptcy for back income taxes?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Kathleen Delacy (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
There is a statute of limitations but normally if within the statute, taxes are not dischargeable.
There is a statute of limitations but normally if within the statute, taxes are not dischargeable.

Can my boyfriend file for bankruptcy for back income taxes?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
Generally tax liabilities are nondischargeable.
Generally tax liabilities are nondischargeable.

Can I take my mother to court?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Bruce Givner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
Try filing in Small Claims Court.
Try filing in Small Claims Court.

If we claim my brother as a dependent, which IRS says we can do, are we liable for his credit card debt?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Norman Harry Green (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
No.
No.

Is my mother still financially responsible for me or if joining the Armed Forces and receiving my DD214 exempts her from any financial responsibility?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Norman Harry Green (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
If you're 19, you're an adult, responsible for yourself.
If you're 19, you're an adult, responsible for yourself.

Can I file bankruptcy on IRS if they are garnishing my monthly SS check?

Answered 13 years ago by Kathleen Delacy (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Tax
You cannot discharge the IRS but you can pay through a plan.
You cannot discharge the IRS but you can pay through a plan.

If I were to remarry him, would I be responsible for his debt after he passed away or before?

Answered 13 years ago by Bruce Givner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
Probably not. However, we don't have enough facts to be certain. For example, was the business a community property asset? Did you file returns as married filing jointly?
Probably not. However, we don't have enough facts to be certain. For example, was the business a community property asset? Did you file returns as... Read More

What is the difference between tax return and W-2?

Answered 13 years ago by Bruce Givner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
Your personal tax return is IRS Form 1040. A W-2 is a report by your employer (to you and to the IRS) of your wages which is to be attached to your personal return. So, yes, a W-2 is different from your personal tax return.
Your personal tax return is IRS Form 1040. A W-2 is a report by your employer (to you and to the IRS) of your wages which is to be attached to your... Read More

What do I need to do have my mother's income taxes corrected?

Answered 13 years ago by Bruce Givner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
If you are working on your mother's state tax, then the FTB Form 3520 does not require a notarization. The instructions to FTB Form 3520 tell you the office to which to mail it (Rancho Cordova, which is effectively Sacramento).
If you are working on your mother's state tax, then the FTB Form 3520 does not require a notarization. The instructions to FTB Form 3520 tell you... Read More

Can you sue someone who was listed on a joint tax return for half of the money owed to the IRS?

Answered 13 years ago by Norman Harry Green (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
Are you asking if one spouse or ex-spouse can sue another? If so, the answer is yes. However, two spouses do not usually each owe half of the tax. Insofar as the government is concerned, you are jointly and severally liable. That means that you owe all the tax, your spouse owes all the tax, and together you owe it. But if you end up paying all the tax ans some is your ex-spouse's responsibility, you can sue her or him.... Read More
Are you asking if one spouse or ex-spouse can sue another? If so, the answer is yes. However, two spouses do not usually each owe half of the tax. ... Read More

Is my being a trustee of my mother's trust affect my personal income taxes?

Answered 13 years ago by attorney Bernard H. Greenberg   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
No, unless you are being paid a fee to serve as trustee. That fee is income taxable to you and must be reported on your 1040.
No, unless you are being paid a fee to serve as trustee. That fee is income taxable to you and must be reported on your 1040.

Is a 1099-misc an appropriate form to file if I worked regularly at a church?

Answered 13 years ago by Kathleen Delacy (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Tax
If they consider you a contractor they can pay you on a 1099. If they take social security, medicare and taxes out then you should receive a W-2.
If they consider you a contractor they can pay you on a 1099. If they take social security, medicare and taxes out then you should receive a W-2.

What can I do if mother won’t send my W2 to me?

Answered 13 years and a month ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
Go get your mail or ask your employer to send you a copy at the correct address.
Go get your mail or ask your employer to send you a copy at the correct address.

Do I have to pay inheritance tax if the money was from a life insurance company?

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Neil A. Sussman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
In general, the proceeds from a life insurance policy are not taxable.
In general, the proceeds from a life insurance policy are not taxable.

Can a 19 year old financially separate from parents?

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Robert Allen 'Robbie' Kubler (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
Dependency is not based on age and tax filings but on a series of questions that students answer on Free Application on Federal Student Aid. This person ought to check the Dependency Status Form on FinAid's website to determine whether they are independent according to the Federal Need Analysis Methodology.... Read More
Dependency is not based on age and tax filings but on a series of questions that students answer on Free Application on Federal Student Aid. This... Read More

Can a 19 year old financially separate from parents?

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Kathleen Delacy (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
He should not list his parents income just his own.
He should not list his parents income just his own.

Can a 19 year old financially separate from parents?

Answered 13 years and a month ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
He should speak with the school financial counselor, he is an adult and liberated. That does not mean, however, he will qualify for any programs.
He should speak with the school financial counselor, he is an adult and liberated. That does not mean, however, he will qualify for any programs.

For business-back taxes, would the buyer be liable for paying them or could we have the contract worded to address this?

Answered 13 years and a month ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
That is not a simple yes or no if they are business tax liabilities, call for an appointment of see another attorney. Do not go through with the deal without counsel.
That is not a simple yes or no if they are business tax liabilities, call for an appointment of see another attorney. Do not go through with the... Read More
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