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Month: November 2019

How the Gift Tax Works

Amherst Resident Seeks Advice

Giving more than $15,000 in cash or assets to one person may mean that you have to a file a gift tax return at the end of the year.  What qualifies as a gift by the IRS may surprise you, including paying for a child’s wedding, adding cash to an elderly family member’s bank account and even gifting a car.  While all of these may not require you to pay a gift tax, you will need to file IRS Form 709 to fully disclose the information.

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What is a Tax Lien?

Nashua Resident Looks for Help

When an individual or business has failed to pay taxes that are owed, the federal or state government can place a lien on their property and other assets.  This lien can be removed if the parties are able to come to a payment agreement to settle the back taxes.  If no agreement is made and there is no repayment, the property can be seized with the option to sell it at auction to pay the back taxes.

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