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Can I claim section 1202 on my taxes?

Answered 10 years and 9 months ago by Ronald Karl Nims (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Tax
No, only C corporation stock qualifies a QualifiesSmallBusinessStock. Since this was an S corporation at time of sale, no sec.1202.
No, only C corporation stock qualifies a QualifiesSmallBusinessStock. Since this was an S corporation at time of sale, no sec.1202.

Who could I hire to help with property taxes?

Answered 10 years and 9 months ago by Ronald Karl Nims (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Tax
If your talking about lowering your real estate taxes hire a lawyer, if you're talking about deducting property taxes on your income tax return, go to a CPA.
If your talking about lowering your real estate taxes hire a lawyer, if you're talking about deducting property taxes on your income tax return, go... Read More

What are the tax implications of owning a foreign corporation? How?

Answered 10 years and 9 months ago by Ronald Karl Nims (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Tax
Foreign subsidiaries of US corporations are not subject to US federal income taxes. ?Any profits that are paid by the foreign subsidiary is taxable in the US. (This potential double taxation prevents companies with successful foreign ventures from bringing the money back to the US and investing here). Several US states tax the worldwide income of any business (well, any taxable business, 1/3rd of American economy are tax exempt, so-called "non-profits").... Read More
Foreign subsidiaries of US corporations are not subject to US federal income taxes. ?Any profits that are paid by the foreign subsidiary is taxable... Read More

Will my wife also be liable for my back taxes? How?

Answered 10 years and 9 months ago by Norman Harry Green (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
If it is community property, then it is half her responsibility, too. Is she signing only to verify the truth of the info about her? Either way, we may have ways to insulate her from any of this liability.
If it is community property, then it is half her responsibility, too. Is she signing only to verify the truth of the info about her? Either way, we... Read More

Will my wife also be liable for my back taxes? How?

Answered 10 years and 9 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
See an attorney, generally it should be your sole responsibility but no opinion without the details.
See an attorney, generally it should be your sole responsibility but no opinion without the details.

Will my wife also be liable for my back taxes? How?

Answered 10 years and 9 months ago by Ronald Karl Nims (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
You and your spouse need to be represented by an attorney. She definitely needs legal advise before she signs anything that could make her liable for your tax debts.
You and your spouse need to be represented by an attorney. She definitely needs legal advise before she signs anything that could make her liable for... Read More

Does the money from the sale of my house need to be taxed? How?

Answered 10 years and 9 months ago by Ronald Karl Nims (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
Only the profit on the sale of a house is taxed. Not the entire sales price. If the house is your residence, the first $250,000 of profit is exempt.
Only the profit on the sale of a house is taxed. Not the entire sales price. If the house is your residence, the first $250,000 of profit is exempt.

Does the money from the sale of my house need to be taxed? How?

Answered 10 years and 9 months ago by attorney Bernard H. Greenberg   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
Any gain over basis will be taxed.
Any gain over basis will be taxed.

Does the money from the sale of my house need to be taxed? How?

Answered 10 years and 9 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
Generally not if it was a personal residence, but I need more details.
Generally not if it was a personal residence, but I need more details.

Are surcharges being dropped?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by Ronald Karl Nims (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Tax
When you say "surcharges" do you mean penalties? You can attempt to negotiate the penalties down if you're able to make a payment for the remainder.
When you say "surcharges" do you mean penalties? You can attempt to negotiate the penalties down if you're able to make a payment for the remainder.

What are the tax liabilities if we put our children on our home title? Why?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by attorney James Bloomfield Oberholtzer   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
In addition to likelihood that they will fight about the ownership after you are gone, you lose the step up in basis that would avoid income taxes on the increase in value during your lifetime.
In addition to likelihood that they will fight about the ownership after you are gone, you lose the step up in basis that would avoid income taxes on... Read More

Can I appeal denial of tax innocent spouse relief? How?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by Ronald Karl Nims (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Tax
Ask for a review by the IRS appeals division, pay the tax and file for a refund in Federal court or file a claim with the Tax Court.
Ask for a review by the IRS appeals division, pay the tax and file for a refund in Federal court or file a claim with the Tax Court.

Can I get help with an IRS payment plan? How?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by Norman Harry Green (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
This is not all that difficult to accomplish, but I would need a retrainer before I wold undertake this case.
This is not all that difficult to accomplish, but I would need a retrainer before I wold undertake this case.

Can I still stop the IRS from garnishing my wages? How?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by Norman Harry Green (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
Either pay the $2,200 or enter into an installment agreement with them.
Either pay the $2,200 or enter into an installment agreement with them.

Is it possible to get a tax lien that has already been paid removed from the public record?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by A. Antonio Tomas (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
It won't get removed from the public record, but the IRS will file a release of lien which will be filed publicly.
It won't get removed from the public record, but the IRS will file a release of lien which will be filed publicly.

Is there taxes on foreign currency?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by Ronald Karl Nims (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Tax
If you spend the dinar, then it isn't taxable. If you exchange the dinar for dollars, you'd have a gain of $50,000 dollars.
If you spend the dinar, then it isn't taxable. If you exchange the dinar for dollars, you'd have a gain of $50,000 dollars.

What kind of attorney does my grandson need for withholding taxes?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by Ronald Karl Nims (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Tax
A tax attorney.
A tax attorney.

How could I file taxes without official forms?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by Ronald Karl Nims (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Tax
If you worked as a nanny in your employer's household, your employer is committing tax fraud by not withholding taxes from your wages and paying the employer's share of social security, Medicare, workers compensation and unemployment taxes. In any case since you kept records, file the amount that they paid you as wages, then just follow the rest of the 1040A form. Include a letter to the IRS explaining why you don't have a W-2.... Read More
If you worked as a nanny in your employer's household, your employer is committing tax fraud by not withholding taxes from your wages and paying the... Read More

How could I notify the IRS of an address change?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by Ronald Karl Nims (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Tax
Firm 8822 is for reporting a change of address. You can print one out at irs.gov on the 'forms and publications' menu.
Firm 8822 is for reporting a change of address. You can print one out at irs.gov on the 'forms and publications' menu.

How can I handle the taxes from my bonus?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by Ronald Karl Nims (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Tax
Wages that are repaid are not taxable income for income tax or SSI purposes. The employer should issue a w2 that reduces income by the amount of the repayment.
Wages that are repaid are not taxable income for income tax or SSI purposes. The employer should issue a w2 that reduces income by the amount of the... Read More

Who can better help me with back taxes?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by Ronald Karl Nims (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Tax
Either a tax lawyer or a CPA who represents people before the IRS can help you out.
Either a tax lawyer or a CPA who represents people before the IRS can help you out.

What can I do if I received a $15,000 tax notice due to cancellation of loan modification debt? How?

Answered 10 years and 11 months ago by Ronald Karl Nims (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Tax
Loan cancellation is only taxable income if you're solvent - meaning your assets are worth more than your debts. If they cancelled the loan chances are you didn't have the money to repay it, so you'll need to amend your tax return to show that the $48,000 isn't income.
Loan cancellation is only taxable income if you're solvent - meaning your assets are worth more than your debts. If they cancelled the loan chances... Read More

How can I get the IRS off my back and where would I start?

Answered 10 years and 11 months ago by Ronald Karl Nims (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Tax
Declare bankruptcy. A 2010 tax bill should be dischargeable.
Declare bankruptcy. A 2010 tax bill should be dischargeable.

Is a 1099 illegal refund charge a serious allegation? Why?

Answered 10 years and 11 months ago by Tony Mankus (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Tax
Contact a criminal tax attorney to help you through the investigation.
Contact a criminal tax attorney to help you through the investigation.

Can they deny my 2014 tax credit?

Answered 10 years and 11 months ago by Ronald Karl Nims (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Tax
The first time home buyer credit expired in 2010. There was no credit to claim in 2014. Bankruptcy does not transfer ownership of the house, bankruptcy discharges your personal obligation on the loan but doesn't affect the lien against the property. Only the foreclosure or a deed-in-lieu transfers ownership.... Read More
The first time home buyer credit expired in 2010. There was no credit to claim in 2014. Bankruptcy does not transfer ownership of the house,... Read More