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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Oklahoma on
Q: What is the Oklahoma Statute that exempts gains from the sale of out-of-state real property from Oklahoma taxation?

Oklahoma 2021 tax return Form 511 instructions states:

"An Oklahoma resident individual is taxed on all income reported on the federal return, except...the gains/losses from the sales or exchange of real property in another state."

What is the specific Oklahoma Statute that addresses this?

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Jun 5, 2022

When dealing with taxes I encourage you to contact a tax law attorney- however if you still desire the information you may start looking at 68 O.S. § 2358 (OSCN 2022)

2 Answers | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law, Tax Law and Real Estate Law for Illinois on
Q: Not allowing a w2 earning cannabis employee to use a fed. Grant is taxation without representation, correct?

I've been trying to recieve a federal grant/loan for buying a home. Down payment assistance is something my family needed, so we decided to try a USDA or FHA loan. We have been told by multiple loan officers that because of my place of employment, I cannot recieve these funds. I pay federal... Read more »

James G. Ahlberg
James G. Ahlberg
answered on Jun 3, 2022

No. Taxation without representation means that a group of people has a tax imposed on them by a government in which they had no right to elect a representative (such as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, a state senator, a Congressman or US Senator) who could participate on behalf... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Business Formation and Business Law for New York on
Q: Can I create a NY LLC with an out of state LLC as the single member?

I own a single member LLC in Wyoming but now live in New York. I’d like to create a newer NY LLC subsidiary with the out of state LLC as the parent company. Is this allowed?

Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel
answered on Jun 2, 2022

Yes.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Tax Law for New Jersey on
Q: Potential outcome for breaking & entering by breaking a door, simple assault on adult, breaking TRO, IRS tax fraud

I am looking for information on the potential outcome for the above. There was harm done to a child and involvement of DCPP, the assault done to the child has not been established in court due to postponement. I am curious about this outcome as it will severely affect parental time and the... Read more »

H. Scott Aalsberg Esq.
H. Scott Aalsberg Esq.
answered on May 30, 2022

Jail time certainly looks like it is almost certain for the above offender as this person has multiple charges that could lead to that. That being said everything depends on the facts of the case and how good of a lawyer the defendant hires and lastly never under estimate luck.

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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Estate Planning and Tax Law for Arizona on
Q: Can a Trust decide its distributions aren’t community property even when taxed as non passive K1 income & filed jointly?

In the case of divorce - Trust 1, which has a clause that names the beneficiary as spouse A & states distributions are not community property, owns an S corp (an LLC). The S corp paid distributions to spouse A, which were claimed jointly as non passive income in a community property state (AZ).... Read more »

Ilene L McCauley
Ilene L McCauley
answered on May 25, 2022

Unfortunately, you are asking a very difficult question. The answers hinge on the documents currently in place as well as the status of the divorce. The attorney will need to see if there is premarital agreement in place. If so, that agreement may control. We also need to look at the S... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law and Tax Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: If there is unclaimed death benefits from my grandparents who died 28 years ago is it hard to claim

I am the only child of their only child and they have no siblings left alive. My father who was their only child died 20 years ago. They had no will.

Mark Scoblionko
Mark Scoblionko
answered on May 19, 2022

Your question is not specific enough to answer. What are “death benefits?” Is this life insurance, real estate, etc.?

As a general proposition, a portion of estate assets would ordinarily go from one grandparent to the other and a portion would have gone to your dad, unless your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure and Tax Law for Michigan on
Q: Did court rule retroactive 2020

I want to claim leftover proceeds from 2017 tax auction. I owed $1,500 selling price was $29,000

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on May 16, 2022

I'm not sure you have a claim after so much time has passed, or if it would be financially worth it for you to pursue. Generally, when houses are foreclosed and auctioned, the taxes get paid and the bank or mortgage company get what they get. Sometimes they win big; sometimes not.

5 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy and Tax Law for Tennessee on
Q: Can I file bankruptcy for all my credit cards 2 loans medical bills and back taxes
W. J. Winterstein Jr.
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W. J. Winterstein Jr.
answered on May 16, 2022

When you file for bankruptcy relief, you must sign several bankruptcy Schedules showing ALL your estates and ALL your debts, and swear to their accuracy. You cannot leave anything out.

Credit card and medical bill debts are generally unsecured, i.e., there is no collateral securing...
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2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy and Tax Law for North Carolina on
Q: In nc I owe state taxes and federal taxes back from 2016 & 2017 can I file bankruptcy for these back taxes and all my db
W. J. Winterstein Jr.
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W. J. Winterstein Jr.
answered on May 16, 2022

Certain types of taxes are dischargeable in bankruptcy, IF you have filed a tax return showing those taxes as due longer than two years and four months prior to the date you file for bankruptcy relief.

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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Tax Law for Oregon on
Q: employer payed me under the table for three years even though i asked to be on payroll.

i want to know what my rights are, and if irs can come after me for not paying income tax?

TeAnna Rice
TeAnna Rice
answered on May 13, 2022

Yes - the IRS can "come after" you for not paying payroll tax. When you are paid under the table, it is your duty to make sure you are still reporting those earnings as income. The IRS and other agencies that receive your payroll taxes can also go after your employer for not deducting... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and Tax Law for Michigan on
Q: What is my legal address between moving?

I'm planning to move across country coast to coast, and plan to drive. It's going to be a few days of driving. Assuming I:

Move between 05-09/August

Started a lease on an apartment in new location, 01/August

Ended my lease in old location, end of August

For... Read more »

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on May 11, 2022

You should consult an immigration lawyer for specifics on any nuances you may be subject to - particularly whether you need to declare a new location before moving. But generally, residency is prospective and intentional, determined by the place you intend to reside going forward. You have a lease,... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for California on
Q: Hi, IRS question,

Hi.

I am getting audited for 2018 for my short-term rental business in California ( LLC ) but all the receipts for the expenses have been stolen with other stuff in one of my apartments by guests during COVID and all the receipts I was gathering are gone. What should I do? How can I back... Read more »

Rogelio (Rod) B. Tuazon
Rogelio (Rod) B. Tuazon
answered on May 7, 2022

If you paid those expenses using credit/debit cards, you may be able to use your bank statements or credit card statements as proof. If you paid cash, do your best to document your cash payments and explain to the auditor why you are unable to produce the receipts.

3 Answers | Asked in Business Law, Contracts and Tax Law for California on
Q: If I am helping a friend lease a business space for HIS business, do I need to report anything to the IRS on my end?

My friend is starting up a business, he’s doing good and now needs a shop to work. He does not have the credit to lease a place. He asked me to help him lease in exchange for 10% of earnings. What would I have to report to the IRS or does his total earnings affect me in any way? I am aware I’m... Read more »

Rogelio (Rod) B. Tuazon
Rogelio (Rod) B. Tuazon
answered on May 6, 2022

Although not mandatory, I hope you have this agreement in writing. The 10% payment in exchange for co-signing a lease is considered in the broad definition of gross income. So, the short answer is yes, it must be reported to the IRS. Your friend may also have an obligation to issue you a 1099, so... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for California on
Q: I received a 1099-NEC. I’m filling out Schedule C for my federal tax returns. What do I do for my California state tax?

I also used worked from home so I’m filling out line 30.

Rogelio (Rod) B. Tuazon
Rogelio (Rod) B. Tuazon
answered on May 4, 2022

With the presumption that you live in California, the income and expenses you claimed in your Sch. C are generally allowed in California with some exceptions. In preparing your CA return, you start with your adjusted gross income (AGI) then you adjust for additions and subtractions. For instance,... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for California on
Q: Is my rebate from Zillow 360 considered income for IRS purposes? I received a 1099-MISC for it.

To qualify for the rebate, I had to 1) Sell my current home to Zillow, 2) Purchase my new home through an approved Zillow real estate agent, and 3) Finance my new home through Zillow Home Loans. After all three requirements were met, I received a Rebate of 2% of my former home's selling... Read more »

Rogelio (Rod) B. Tuazon
Rogelio (Rod) B. Tuazon
answered on May 4, 2022

You are correct. Generally when a company pays a customer compensation in the form of a rebate as an inducement to use their services (sell/buy/loan), that payment is not considered income. Price adjustments and rebates are not considered in the broad definition of gross income.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Tax Law for New York on
Q: Can my parents gift equity of the home we are buying from them to our son as well?

My husband and I can get gifted $16,000 each and from each parent without triggering any gift tax. The total gifted equity amounts to $100,000. If we can include our son as well then we could have $96,000 untaxed.

Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel
answered on May 4, 2022

You are missing a key concept. There is a unified credit. There is no gift tax on any amount in this range. You are mixing lifetime giving with annual giving. If you have no idea what I am talking about, get a good lawyer or accountant for whatever you are doing.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Foreclosure and Real Estate Law for Tennessee on
Q: In a property tax sale do all interested parties need to be notified of the county tax suit, and the tax sale itself?

The property was purchased on the greenbelt in the 90’s, last year while cutting timber on said property, police showed up and told me I need to stop cutting because I didn’t own the property. Apparently 7 years ago the property was taken off of the greenbelt clause making me delinquent on the... Read more »

Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on May 2, 2022

There is a lot more to this than simply getting notice of Delinquent Taxes. Hire a competent attorney to search the Title. The Redemption period is probably past, but the alleged owner may only have a Bill of Sale, not a Deed. An Ejectment Action may be possible. The legal description should... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation and Tax Law for California on
Q: Public purpose vs Charitable Purpose

On the filing of article incorporation of a NPO, two purposes available for ticking : Public purpose and Charitable purpose. What’s the difference? Also If Public purpose is checked can the organization still get 501(c)(3) tax exempt status ?

Matthew Morris
Matthew Morris
answered on Apr 28, 2022

A good question. It's not helpful that courts in California have frequently used the terms "public purpose" and "charitable purpose" interchangeably.

Taking your last question first: the IRS will not likely deny a 501(c)(3) determination if you check the box for...
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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Louisiana on
Q: Can my current husband claim my daughter on our taxes?

I have two children, I am domicile, My ex-husband claims one child, and I claimes the other. That’s how it has been for three years. This year I am without work, as my current husband works so that I may stay home with the children. My ex-husband is threatening court as he believes that he is... Read more »

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Apr 28, 2022

Yes your second husband can claim the dependency on your joint tax return.

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