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Popular Tax Breaks Not Being Extended

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Many changes regarding the tax code will be occurring over the next couple of years. Along with a massive end-of-year spending bill, lawmakers also modified the treatment of retirement savings. Unfortunately, they didn’t give any tax credits. Therefore, there are four tax breaks that won’t be extended. The Child Tax CreditCurrently, most parents receive a…

TAMPA BANKRUPTCY COURT DECISION RELATING TO TAX REFUNDS

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A Bankruptcy Judge in Tampa delivered an important decision regarding tax refunds in Bankruptcy. On July 20, 2022, Bankruptcy Judge CJ Delano rendered a decision regarding whether a debtor may retain a portion of a tax refund received in the amount of $5,500. The debtor claimed $3,750 of such refund as exempt. The debtor’s argument…

TAMPA BANKRUPTCY COURT IMPORTANT DECISION REGARDING DISCHARGE OF INCOME TAX DEBT

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A Bankruptcy Judge in the Tampa Bankruptcy Court delivered an important decision regarding the Discharge of Income Tax Debt in Bankruptcy on August 23, 2022. The debtor filed what is referred to as an adversary proceeding seeking to Discharge numerous hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax debts. The Internal Revenue Service responded and argued…

DISCHARGE OF STUDENT LOANS IN BANKRUPTCY PROPOSAL IN NEW BILL BEFORE CONGRESS

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A new bill being presented to Congress will permit the discharge of student loans in bankruptcy provided certain conditions are met. The bill, sponsored by Senator Richard Durbin and Senator John Cornyn, is titled the Fresh Start In Bankruptcy Act. Under the current bankruptcy laws, it is quite difficult to discharge a student loan in…

HOW TO CONFIRM A CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY TEMPLATE

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AFTER THE 341 MEETING OF CREDITORS IS COMPLETED, THE CHAPTER 13 TRUSTEE WILL ISSUE EITHER A FAVORABLE OR UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION IN THE DEBTOR(S) CASE. IF THE DEBTOR RECEIVES A FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION THEN THERE IS NO ACTION REQUIRED AS RELATES TO THE CHAPTER 13 TRUSTEE. IF THE DEBTOR RECEIVES AN UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION THEN REVIEW SUCH RECOMMENDATION…

CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY RETENTION OF TAX REFUND

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REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE COPIES OF TAX RETURNS TO CHAPTER 13 TRUSTEE IN CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY, THE COURT WILL REQUIRE THAT ALL DEBTORS TIMELY FILE TAX RETURNS DURING THE CASE PENDENCY. WHEN YOU FILE YOUR TAX RETURN, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY EMAIL SUCH COPIES TO JWELLER@WELLERLEGALGROUP.COM OR OTHERWISE PROVIDE A COPY OF THE TAX RETURN TO OUR OFFICE,…

BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY PROCEDURES FOR PHONE CONSULTATION WITH CLIENT [TO BE HELD AFTER SIGNING PETITION, BUT BEFORE SCHEDULED 341 HEARING]

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SCHEDULE MEETING WITH CLIENT 7-8 DAYS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED 341 HEARING DEBTOR(S) NAME ON SOCIAL SECURITY CARD MUST EXACTLY MATCH THE NAME ON THE PETITION. REVIEW APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS. DEBTOR(S) MUST READ THE BANKRUPTCY INFORMATION SHEET DEBTOR(S) MUST HAVE A COPY OF THE BANKRUPTCY PETITION. THE PETITION SHOULD BE EMAILED TO THE DEBTOR(S) AT THE TIME…

Five Things To Do To Reduce Financial Stress

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Financial stress can come from any number of different causes. Whatever the reason may be for your financial anxiety, there are a few helpful tips that you can always keep in mind to get things back on track. Don’t let your finances become a hindrance to your physical and mental health, follow these simple tips…

Get Financial Support To Relieve Your Financial Stress

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Financial stress is caused by constantly being in debt. Not being able to earn sufficiently, the constant reminder of raising money for the children’s schooling, or being married to a person that is not good at handling money are some of the issues commonly faced by people. If there was a way of reducing the…

BANKRUPTCY PROOF OF CLAIMS FOR DUMMIES

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Bankruptcy Rule 3002 governs primarily the deadlines surrounding when a Creditor must file a proof of claim under various Chapters of Bankruptcy. A Creditor that does not file a proof of claim, files such claim late, or has its claim disallowed, may find that it will be excluded from any distribution or dividend available through…

5 Myths About The $1200 Stimulus Check

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In March 2020 the biggest stimulus package in the history of America was passed by Congress to counter the economic situation caused by the coronavirus pandemic. It was signed to become the law by the U.S. President Donald Trump. This $2.2 trillion package will provide $500 billion to the industries in distress, $350 billion to…

Worried About Income Tax Debt?

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Look no further. At Weller Legal Group, we are fully equipped to help with your questions regarding the IRS. Constantly receiving mail and phone calls from the United States Treasury can seem threatening and feel unending. Weller Legal Group considers it our privilege to help you understand your options when it comes to your unique…

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