Consumer Protection, Bankruptcy, Tax Law

‘Tis The Season To Be WARY!

by Win Mims | Jeff Field & Associates on 1/14/2013

Tax season is on us once again and many are thinking about how to make the best use of any tax refund to pay down their obligations. Be aware: scammers are out there and are plotting strategies to separate you from your...more

Bill on Bankruptcy: Solyndra, Lehman, MF Global, ATP Oil, LSP Energy, Want Ads [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 10/24/2012

Oct. 24 (Bloomberg Law) -- The controversial approval of the Chapter 11 plan for solar-panel maker Solyndra LLC is the first topic on this week's Bloomberg bankruptcy video. For the second item, Bloomberg Law's Lee...more

Settle Student Loan Debt, Will I Pay Income Tax?

by Matt Berkus on 6/14/2012

If you settle student loan debt after bankruptcy, you will not be able to use the bankruptcy exception to Forgiven Debt Income Tax, but you might still qualify for the insolvency exception. In any event, when settling private...more

Tax Day: The Consequences of Paying Taxes with Your Credit Card

by John Skiba on 4/16/2012

Well…it is here. Tax day. Whether you owe taxes or are getting a fat refund back you likely have made some sort of arrangements to get your tax return filed. If you owe taxes this year (or any other year for that matter)...more

NINTH CIRCUIT REJECTS “WHOLE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE” EXCEPTION

by Joel Glucksman on 2/22/2012

A late January ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has gladdened real estate lenders and struck terror into the hearts of developers. Essentially, the court prevented a major real estate developer from using the...more

How long does the IRS have to collect taxes owed?

by George Bourguignon on 1/4/2012

If you have an outstanding tax debt and are curious if it can still be collected or if you want to know more about how long the IRS has to collect a tax, then you may want to take a look at this post! Contact: George E....more

Bankruptcy and Your Tax Refund

by John Skiba on 3/8/2011

As tax season is rolling around I get a lot of questions from those who need to file bankruptcy but are expecting to get a tax refund soon. The simplest advice I can give is if you are looking to file a chapter 7...more

Payroll Taxes and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

by George Bourguignon on 3/2/2011

Business owners who are behind on paying their payroll taxes may find themselves in a big mess. The IRS requires employers to withhold money from their employees’ paychecks that those employees owe or will owe the government...more

Dealing With Your Mortgage Through Bankruptcy: Arizona Bankruptcy Attorney

by John Skiba on 1/27/2011

In Arizona there are few people who aren’t dealing with a home that is worth far less than what they owe on it. I regularly visit with people who owe 50% more than what the home is worth and often have second mortgages or...more

Can Taxes Be Discharged in Bankruptcy?

by John Skiba on 1/27/2011

This article addresses the issue of whether income taxes can be discharged through a bankruptcy filing....more

Debt Settlement or Bankruptcy

by Peter Grain on 1/21/2011

10 Tips for Debt Settlement...more

Can I eliminate my tax debt in bankruptcy?

by George Bourguignon on 6/28/2010

Obtaining a discharge from tax debt can give you a whole new financial life and is worth investigating; however, initially there are a few requirements that must be satisfied before the discharge is allowed. So, if you’re...more

6 Misconceptions About Compromising Tax Debts

by Vicknair Law Firm, APLC on 6/3/2010

This article addresses the 6 Misconceptions About Compromising Tax Debts....more

9 Key Steps to Take Before Hiring a Lawyer

by Vicknair Law Firm, APLC on 6/3/2010

This article addresses the 9 Key Steps to Take Before Hiring a Lawyer....more

6 Misconceptions About Compromising Tax Debts

by Vicknair Law Firm, APLC on 6/3/2010

This article addresses the 6 Misconceptions About Compromising Tax Debts....more

Business Owner's Indespensible Guide to Choice of Entity

by Vicknair Law Firm, APLC on 6/3/2010

This article is an indespensible guide to business owners on selecting the appropriate business entity for their particular situation....more

7 Facts That The Average Debt Settlement Company Won’t Tell You

by Law Offices of Carl H. Starrett II on 3/7/2009

Debt settlement plans often do more harm than good. In this informative article by bankruptcy attorney Carl H. Starrett II, learn about the risks and costs of doing business with a debt settlement company....more

Bankruptcy and Tax Refunds

by Law Offices of Carl H. Starrett II on 2/3/2009

Attorney Carl H. Starrett II discusses the impact of bankruptcy on tax refunds....more

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‘Tis The Season To Be WARY!

Bill on Bankruptcy: Solyndra, Lehman, MF Global, ATP Oil, LSP Energy, Want Ads [Video]

Settle Student Loan Debt, Will I Pay Income Tax?

Tax Day: The Consequences of Paying Taxes with Your Credit Card

NINTH CIRCUIT REJECTS “WHOLE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE” EXCEPTION

How long does the IRS have to collect taxes owed?

Bankruptcy and Your Tax Refund

Payroll Taxes and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Dealing With Your Mortgage Through Bankruptcy: Arizona Bankruptcy Attorney

Can Taxes Be Discharged in Bankruptcy?

Debt Settlement or Bankruptcy

Can I eliminate my tax debt in bankruptcy?

6 Misconceptions About Compromising Tax Debts

9 Key Steps to Take Before Hiring a Lawyer

6 Misconceptions About Compromising Tax Debts

Business Owner's Indespensible Guide to Choice of Entity

7 Facts That The Average Debt Settlement Company Won’t Tell You

Bankruptcy and Tax Refunds

Bill on Bankruptcy: Solyndra, Lehman, MF Global, ATP Oil, LSP Energy, Want Ads [Video]

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