2007-11-27 15:05:52 · 5 answers · asked by charlotte q 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
anything relating to your income
status of taxes paid/owed
any type of judgment against you
payment for restitution
proof of assets for filing some civil cases
just some of the circumstances
2007-11-27 15:14:29 · answer #1 · answered by michr 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I can't think of any circumstance where a court can't ask (order) the production of tax returns. Your tax return is supposed to be the best evidence of true income. Often people believe that paper deductions (depreciation) reduce income for things like child support. They don't. Therefore, to have a clear idea of what income a person really has, the court will require the production of tax returns. These may not be admissible as evidence, but they are "discoverable".
2007-11-27 15:17:51 · answer #2 · answered by hensleyclaw 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually the first girl is right. If it is relevant to the issue in dispute. Divorce issues, employment issues, tax issues, bankruptcy proceedings, etc. - Whenever the judge deems it necessary to decide the outcome of a lawsuit.
Edit: I mean so far everyone is right.
2007-11-27 15:19:28 · answer #3 · answered by Eisbär 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Under any circumstances that the judge deems appropriate.
2007-11-27 15:10:58 · answer #4 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
To show proof of your finances. If you are saying you have no money to pay a bill or judgement, you need to be able to prove it.
2007-11-27 15:11:23 · answer #5 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋