If you are considering getting divorced, you must speak with a divorce attorney immediately. There may be potential tax consequences of divorce. During what could be the most trying part of one’s life, it may be hard to think about how getting a divorce can affect your taxes. There are many things that a person […]
Every business, both small and large, needs to have good hiring practices in place. Proper hiring practices can help save you significant time and money down the road. There are many things that go into running a successful business; one of those things is making sure you are crossing your Ts and dotting your Is […]
Bankruptcy Exemptions are the laws that allow you to keep assets in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy The most common type of bankruptcy is a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, aka a liquidation bankruptcy. The process usually takes approximately three to four months for a standard case. During this process you file a petition that provides information about […]
Having financial problems? Think bankruptcy may be an option for you? To help ensure you keep your options open and available, understand there are things you should or shouldn’t do. In many cases, if you take certain action, such as transferring a house into the name of a family member before filing bankruptcy, you may […]
Bankruptcy and Divorce We get many people in our office post-divorce. Going from a two-income household to a one-income household is never easy; one person now pays bills previously split between two individuals. Sometimes, you may have been a house supported by one income, but now that same income is supporting two households due to […]
Guide on Tax Debt in Marriage and Divorce Being married comes with the allure of additional tax benefits. With the passage of the new tax bill at the end of 2017, married couples who file a joint return can take advantage of a $24,000 standard deduction. This can help many couple who never itemized their […]
Tax Penalties The deadline to file your federal income tax return is fast approaching. Normally falling on April 15, this year it is on April 17 due to the fact that April 15 is on a Sunday and April 16 is Emancipation Day in Washington D.C., which gives everyone across the nation an extra day […]
Can I keep my car in bankruptcy? One of the most common questions potential clients ask us is if they can keep a car in bankruptcy. During a Chapter 13, there is rarely an issue with a car. The question really comes up in a Chapter 7, since the court is looking at all your […]
Settle your tax debt for less. Pennies on the dollar. Negotiate your debt for thousands less than you owe. You owe taxes and now you are trying to figure out what to do. When reviewing options, you have probably heard these statements and guarantees in your life. Lots of TV and radio ads promise these […]
Improving Credit: Tips and Tricks for Getting Your Score Closer to 850 Often after helping individuals manage their debts, we provide guidance on improving credit. In today’s world your credit score affects every day of your life. A good credit score can mean getting approved for credit that you need to buy a house or […]
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