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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WI
I'm someone who buys gold and silver bullion for a hedge against inflation. I've heard from many sources that transactions over $10,000 are reported to the IRS in Form 8300. I've also heard that multiple payments that can add up to that...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WI
I’ve heard about a lawsuit in Virginia against the EPA when the EPA tried to classify rainwater as a pollutant and then tax people for it. The EPA lost the lawsuit...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WI
What to do if Defense bill provision allowing US citizens to be arrested by our own military and held without charge, representation or trial? The president may very well sign this into law since it passed the Senate on a 93-7 vote.
Is there...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WI
Is the front and back porch an area that should be considered in the measurments of the square footage of my home for real estate tax purposes if the porches are enclosed?
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WI
I just got a letter in the mail today from the city assessor office. It says that they want me to call them to schedule an appointment for someone from the city to come to my home to inspect the interior because they want to assess values of...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? General
I noticed something about a trial that took place recently that really bothers me. I know people here probably have no real interest in the Casey Anthony trial, so I won't be going into that, but there's one part of the whole process that...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WI
My state of Wisconsin is about to enact a concealed carry law allowing a person to carry a concealed weapon, as long as they get a permit, and training. But I came across an article that makes me wonder about the current law in place for those...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WI
I just got a letter yesterday from the Department of Public Works stating that they received a complaint that my sidewalk was snow or ice covered and that I hadn’t cleared it. City ordinance here says people have to clear their snow within 24...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WI
If 2 people own a home as joint-tenants, but only one of those people live there, then I assume that only one person could count that home to be his primary residence and therefore that person wouldn't have to pay capital gains taxes on it if...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WI
I've done a bit of research into this matter by way of google and have come up with vastly different answers. I've heard that gift tax is due if someone gives someone else something costing $12,000 or more. But another person said that if a...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WI
I'm about to fill out a Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer form and Quit Claim deed to transfer my Dad's half of my property to me so that I'll have sole possession. I have his permission.
I've been advised to do all this through a lawyer, but I...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WI
I own my house along with my dad jointly. I have now paid off a loan from him that pays for his half, meaning that I have now paid for the whole house. How would I go about removing his name from the title (with his permission) in a way that...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WI
10 years ago, my Dad and I bought a house (where only I live) and it was with the agreement that I pay him monthly payments until I pay for the whole house, then I would have sole ownership and the house would only be in my name. Currently it...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WI
This is definately a federal issue, since it involves mail.
Lately, I have been going 3 or 4 days in a row without getting any mail. This includes days when certain sale papers and other promotions come on a regular basis. I've been watching...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WI
Is there any specific laws prohibiting people from photographing someone else's children for any reason at all? That's the basic question.
I have a neighbor who has a 10 year old that is not watched very much at all by their mother, and I have...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WI
I wanted to post this under "tax law", but there's a message there saying to post gift tax questions in this forum instead.
I'm currently paying off a private loan on my house and will be done with it in 7 months. Currently, my house has my...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WI
I have been subphoenaed to appear in cout for a criminal trial. My role would be as a witness for the District Attorney. On the subphoena, it states that I should get to the courthouse early and register for witness fees.
I have a question...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WI
I just applied for a job at a security company and was offered a position. While I was signing the papers, I was informed that I'll have to go to a place to do a drug test on my own time, then go to another place to be fingerprinted for a...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WI
I am currently on SSI and SSDI disability. In the past, I have had my SSI reduced by job wages, which are called earned income. I have also had income from unemployment, which they call unearned income, and they take 100% of whatever I get in...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WI
I've heard so many things about this subject, but it's hard to know what's true. I hear that I am supposed to stop behind a school bus if it is stopped and has it's lights flashing. But I've seen school buses stopped on the side of the road...
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