She is claimed on my return. I can find where she can deduct only $250.oo, and it does not seem right she should have to pay so much on only $2000.
205220
YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEDUCT SOME OF YOUR TUITION AND SUPPLIES.  YOUR SCHOOL SHOULD HAVE SENT YOU A FORM FOR TAXES!
675084
Sorry to tell you this-nothing. Two over the limit fees can be charged. She was overdrawed in the beginning.\nSorry.
452571
Whooah.. lotsa questions.\nWith you only making 2000 this year you don't need to file but if you are going to here's the info you requested: \n\nAs far as itemizing, you just need to make sure that it is higher then your standard deduction. (SEE SOURCE)\n \nWith the 1500 on surgery this would go on your Schedule "A" and it's limited up to 7% of your income.\n \nAs far as buisness expenses on the Schedule "C", everything is a Dollar per dollar deduction. It sounds like you should defenitly do that schedule c, which is just another way of itemizing. \n\nIf you are tring to deduct those 80 miles - you can, somewhat, you can deduct the gas it took to get you out there (standard or actual if you have been saving your reciepts), but using your time as a deduction.... I think not. \n\nBe careful about buying that laptop. You should probably find out how much your estimated quarterly tax payment is (DUE JAN. 15th) before hand. (SEE SOURCE)
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If the house was paid for with community funds, she has a case.  (A case, not a sure victory.) There are lots of possible reasons (for instance, it may be that in using community funds, it is a breach of the contract, so the house is community property -- or it may be that the agreement would be found unconscionable, esp. if she had no legal advice prior to agreeing), and lots of facts that cannot be determined from your question.  But she should consult a lawyer.
202809
She is in contempt of court.  At this point, its not her concern what the bills are and for how much.  She doesn't need to see them.  The court ordered her to pay them and that's all she needs to know.  I'd advise the court that she is in default and request another hearing.
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Hey, Grad Guy,\n\nForgive me for just wanting to ask you a question first.\n\nOn what basis are you deducting the other costs of her thesis expenses?\n\nIf you are already doing so, you just continue on that basis, no big deal.\n\nIt is so hard for me to think that you haven´t thought these things through already.  To offer suggestions, I have to assume you are not, as Judge Learned Hand opined, ordering your affairs to pay the lowest possible tax.\n\nIf you want, post up under details that you want some suggestions....\n\nGood Luck.
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A couple of possibilities could be:\n1) your friend is having more withheld (in this case he may be paying the same amount of taxes as you pay, but his refund is larger because he paid much more in during the year)\n2) your friend has itemized deductions you don't.  Some of the common itemized deductions are mortgage interest, charitable contributions, property taxes, some business expenses, and some other taxes paid (state taxes, etc.).  If these deductions exceed the standard deduction, your friend could increase his refund by a pretty substantial amount.
34710
It sounds as if she is bluffing...talk with your lawyer.\n\nK
364640
Small claims court. or sell her crap $32.50 per day for watching 4 kids. What a deal on her part. Id sell her crap for as much as i could. I wouldnt expect to get anything out of her personally and if you do above she may sue you. give her an ultimatum. $1500 for her stuff \nGood luck in this.
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The answer is:\n\nThere is ALWAYS some sub-par Mortgage Company that will approve her for a Refinance -- and she is going to have to spend a lot of time looking around for this type of financing.  It is going to take weeks of time -- yours and hers.  \n\nIn reality -- this interest rate is going to be high -- and the payment will probably increase, and I doubt she has thought of the issue of having a proportion of the Taxes and Insurance (as well as most likely being required to purchase Mortgage Life Insurance) added on top of the basic principle plus interest payment.  \n\nIs there a reason why SHE is wanting to buy you out with a shaky credit history?  Why are you not buying her out -- or both of you just placing the home on the market in the meantime?  \n\nI suspect she is doing this because she would have difficulty either purchasing another residence, or can not juggle her budget to accomodate rental units either.
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I don't think you need anything creative here.  Do a normal refinance with cash out.  She pays you off and does a reverse mortgage (or whatever) 2 years later.  Nothing special about this.
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In my opinion, she should have given you the amounts AND receipts along the way, not 2 years worth at once without any proof of the bills.  That is going to make it harder for her to collect I imagine.  Sounds like she ran short of money and thought of you.\nSure you should pay what you agreed to, but a written agreement needs to be made about how she reports the expenditures to you and when you will reimburse her.\nAs to the courts, I am unsure if she can make you go to Arizona.  I suspect that the court in the State where the divorce was done would have jurisdiction.  Do you pay directly to her or through the state?  If the state, contact their child support office and/or the court where divorce was finalized.
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Why are all of you people acting like she is the bad one here!!!!!!!!!????????  She has every reason to be pissed off!  She is getting stuck with all the bills and the lease.  If she signed the lease with you, you have a case.  If not just chalk it up as a lesson learned and never allow yourself to be in that situation again.  As far as getting even goes just make sure everyone knows what a low life sponging mooch she really is.
627148
maybe she tot she havent spend more tym wid you wen she has clas, so its payback time at 4am..admit u lke it..
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I have been a stay-at-home mom for over a year, and we are doing better financially than when I was working. Granted, every family would like a "little extra," but she needs to not only look at their expenses now, but the expenses she would accrue going to work, i.e. DAYCARE, gas (especially with the current pricing), changes in auto insurance (going from personal use), food and clothing allowances for work, and a few others. If she wants to sit down and add all of their current expenses and compare to those extras, she might just consider cutting back. If she needs solutions on cutting back, have her e-mail me. I have done it!
126682
Try going to your states attorney's office. Report the person to the state. File small claims if it's under 5,000. Send certified letter requesting return of money.
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I am a Medical worker and know this much.  It would not be considered income, but could possibly be considered property.  There is a 2000.00 property limit, but you could invest her income in an annuity or something like that and that would be considered property.  You could also use the money to pay off old debts, purchase a home, car, etc....just save the receipts.  There is a time she has to spend down the money.  If it is just Medicare she is on and not Medicaid, there may be no property limit, and she may be fine.  I would contact the social security office and ask or check out the website.  Also, alot of people dont know, if she is below the 2000.00 property limit, Medicaid or Medical will pay her "buy in" premium for Medicare, thus meaning she would be taking home the 88.50 that she spends for Medicare.  All kinda confusing, but worth it.  Good luck.