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1 week 1 day ago


U.S. Seeks to Collect on Up to $20 Billion in Delinquent Covid LoansThe Wall Street Journal is reporting in an article dated March 7, 2024 that the U.S. is seeking to collect $20 Billion in  delinquent SBA EIDL Covid loans from small businesses and not for profit entities. The article can be found at https://www.wsj.com/business/u-s-seeks-to-collect-on-up-to-20-billion-in-delinquent-covid-loans-96dd36c6?mod=business_lead_storyThe SBA announced that  delinquent Covid EIDL loans with balances of $100,000 or less will be sent to the Treasury Department for collection.The referral is sent to Treasury Direct, which can seize government benefits such as portions of Social Security payments and tax refunds.Additionally, in our experience Treasury Direct can and will assess a 30% penalty on the unpaid balance of defaulted SBA EIDL loans (a point not covered in the article).Moreover, borrowers who default may have to recognize Cancellation of Debt income, which is ordinary income under section 108 of the Internal Revenue Code (another point not covered in the article).Many small businesses never intended to repay the loans, hoping they would be forgiven like PPP loans; however, this is not the case.Borrowers with questions about defaulted SBA EIDL loans should contact Jim Shenwick, Esq. Jim has an LLM in Taxation from NYU law school and he is familiar with the Cancellation of Debt tax issues. 
Jim Shenwick, Esq  917 363 3391  [email protected] Please click the link to schedule a telephone call with me.https://calendly.com/james-shenwick/15minWe held individuals & businesses with too much debt!---Jim Shenwick, Esq Blog SBA EIDL Posts:SBA EIDL Loan Charge Offshttps://shenwick.blogspot.com/2024/02/sba-eidl-loan-charge-offs.html
SBA EIDL LOANS & CIVIL & CRIMINAL PENALTIES & BANKRUPTCY FILINGShttps://shenwick.blogspot.com/2024/01/sba-eidl-loans-civil-criminal-pena...Defaulted SBA EIDL Loans: In Reversal, U.S. to Heighten Efforts to Collect Billions in Unpaid Covid Loanshttps://shenwick.blogspot.com/2023/12/defaulted-sba-eidl-loans-in-revers...
SBA EIDL Loan Defaults and the Statute of Limitations 12-24-2023https://shenwick.blogspot.com/2023/12/sba-eidl-loan-defaults-and-statute...
SBA EIDL Penalties if an SBA EIDL Loan is Not Repaidhttps://shenwick.blogspot.com/2023/12/sba-eidl-penalties-if-sba-eidl-loa...Misuse or Misapply SBA EIDL Loan Proceeds and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filingshttps://shenwick.blogspot.com/2023/08/misuse-or-misapply-sba-eidl-loan.html
SBA EIDL HARDSHIP PROGRAMhttps://shenwick.blogspot.com/2023/07/sba-eidl-hardship-program.html
Defaulted SBA EIDL Loans, Limited Liability Company (LLC) and Cancellation of Debt Income (COD) under Section 108 of the Internal Revenue Codehttps://shenwick.blogspot.com/2023/07/defaulted-sba-eidl-loans-limited.html
Offers In Compromise ("OIC") for Defaulted SBA EIDL loans and Section 108 of the Internal Revenue Code ("IRC"), Relief of Indebted Income, a Trap for the Unwary!https://shenwick.blogspot.com/2023/05/offers-in-compromise-oic-for-defau...EIDL LOAN WORKOUTS AND BANKRUPTCY    https://shenwick.blogspot.com/2022/07/eidl-loan-workouts-and-bankruptcy....
EIDL Loan Default Questions & Answers https://shenwick.blogspot.com/2022/10/eidl-loan-default-questions-answer...
EIDL LOAN DEFAULT DOCUMENT REVIEW, WORKOUT, BANKRUPTCY FILING & OFFER IN COMPROMISEhttps://shenwick.blogspot.com/2022/07/eidl-loan-default-document-review....
EIDL Defaulted Loanshttps://shenwick.blogspot.com/2022/07/eidl-defaulted-loans.html
New Relief Program for SBA EIDL Borrowers Who are Having Difficulty Repaying EIDL Loans " Hardship Accommodation Plan"https://shenwick.blogspot.com/2023/05/new-relief-program-for-sba-eidl.html
EIDL LOANS and SBA OFFER IN COMPROMISE PROGRAMhttps://shenwick.blogspot.com/2022/07/eidl-loans-and-sba-offer-in-compro...
PPP & EIDL Fraudhttps://shenwick.blogspot.com/2022/08/ppp-eidl-fraud.html
Better to connect-What small business owners need to know about repaying loans tied to pandemic relief from the SBA EIDL Loanshttps://shenwick.blogspot.com/2022/11/better-to-connect-what-small-busin...


1 week 4 days ago

Small-business owners carry bigger debt loads than they did pre-pandemic   Biz Journals is reporting that Small Business owners are now carrying bigger debt loads that they did pre-pandemic. The increased debt load combined with higher interest rates is proving to be a "toxic mix." At Shenwick & Associates, we are witnessing a significant rise in business bankruptcies, personal bankruptcy filings, and workouts.The Biz Journal article can be found athttps://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2024/03/07/small-business-debt-loans-federal-reserve-interest.html
Jim Shenwick, Esq  917 363 3391  [email protected] Please click the link to schedule a telephone call with me.https://calendly.com/james-shenwick/15minWe held individuals & businesses with too much debt!


4 weeks 1 day ago

Many clients who have defaulted on SBA loans receive a letter from the SBA indicating that their loan has been charged off. They ask us if this means the loan has been forgiven and does not need to be paid back.“Charging off” is an accounting concept that  allows the SBA to remove the loan from its books and records  as an asset, but the SBA can still try to collect the debt.Simply stated, charging off or charged off does not mean that a loan is forgiven!Even though the loan is charged off, the borrower still owes the money and the SBA can continue collection efforts.Collection methods include lawsuits, foreclosure on assets, garnishing wages, reporting the default to Treasury Direct (so that the Government can seize tax refunds) and reporting the default to credit bureaus. So in summary, a charge off is an accounting procedure but does not relieve the borrower of repayment responsibility. The SBA treats the charge off as a default and it will pursue further collection even after charge off.Clients or their advisors with questions about defaulted SBA loans should contact Jim Shenwick, Esq.  917 363 3391  [email protected]Jim Shenwick, Esq  917 363 3391  [email protected] Please click the link to schedule a telephone call with me.https://calendly.com/james-shenwick/15minWe held individuals & businesses with too much debt!


1 month 3 days ago

MarketWatch offers a helpful article on obtaining credit after filing for personal bankruptcy. The article can be found at  https://www.marketwatch.com/guides/personal-loans/personal-loan-after-bankruptcy/
In our experience, representing hundreds of individuals who have filed for personal bankruptcy, clients are generally able to obtain loans or credit 1.5 to 2 years after receiving their Bankruptcy Discharge.
After a bankruptcy filing, we advise clients to save as much money as possible, obtain a secured credit card, and lease a reasonably priced car.
The goal is to demonstrate responsible credit usage, which will then enable you to obtain credit.
Jim Shenwick, Esq  917 363 3391  [email protected] Please click the link below to schedule a telephone call with me. https://calendly.com/james-shenwick/15min
We held individuals & businesses with too much debt! 


1 month 5 days ago

The debanked website is reporting that Covid SBA EIDL loan charge offs increased by $52 Billion in 2023.   Those charge offs equal 17.2% of the unpaid principal balance of SBA outstanding EIDL loans. The story can be found at https://debanked.com/2024/02/covid-eidl-charge-offs-explode-increase-by-more-than-51-billion-in-fy-2023/This report is unsurprising, as a rough estimate indicates that 75 to 80% of our clients have defaulted or are considering defaulting on their SBA EIDL loans.SBA EIDL loan defaults raise Debtor/Creditor, Bankruptcy, Tax and Personal guaranty issues. SBA EIDL loan defaults are also reported to Treasury Direct (IRS) and a 30% penalty is added to the balance due.The worst action a borrower in default on an SBA loan can take is to ignore the situation.As one famous lawyer said, prayer is not a legal strategy!At Shenwick & Associates, we have developed techniques & strategies to minimize tax and debtor/creditor issues involving an SBA EIDL default.To speak to Jim Shenwick, Esq about an SBA EIDL loan default you can call him at 917-363-3391 or email him at [email protected]Please click the link to schedule a telephone call with Jimhttps://calendly.com/james-shenwick/15min---James Shenwick, Esq SBA EIDL Blog Posts:SBA EIDL LOANS & CIVIL & CRIMINAL PENALTIES & BANKRUPTCY FILINGShttps://shenwick.blogspot.com/2024/01/sba-eidl-loans-civil-criminal-penalties.htmlDefaulted SBA EIDL Loans: In Reversal, U.S. to Heighten Efforts to Collect Billions in Unpaid Covid Loanshttps://shenwick.blogspot.com/2023/12/defaulted-sba-eidl-loans-in-reversal-us.html
SBA EIDL Loan Defaults and the Statute of Limitations 12-24-2023https://shenwick.blogspot.com/2023/12/sba-eidl-loan-defaults-and-statute-of.html
SBA EIDL Penalties if an SBA EIDL Loan is Not Repaidhttps://shenwick.blogspot.com/2023/12/sba-eidl-penalties-if-sba-eidl-loan-is.html
Misuse or Misapply SBA EIDL Loan Proceeds and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filingshttps://shenwick.blogspot.com/2023/08/misuse-or-misapply-sba-eidl-loan.html
SBA EIDL HARDSHIP PROGRAMhttps://shenwick.blogspot.com/2023/07/sba-eidl-hardship-program.html
Defaulted SBA EIDL Loans, Limited Liability Company (LLC) and Cancellation of Debt Income (COD) under Section 108 of the Internal Revenue Codehttps://shenwick.blogspot.com/2023/07/defaulted-sba-eidl-loans-limited.html
Offers In Compromise ("OIC") for Defaulted SBA EIDL loans and Section 108 of the Internal Revenue Code ("IRC"), Relief of Indebted Income, a Trap for the Unwary!https://shenwick.blogspot.com/2023/05/offers-in-compromise-oic-for-defaulted.html
EIDL LOAN WORKOUTS AND BANKRUPTCY    https://shenwick.blogspot.com/2022/07/eidl-loan-workouts-and-bankruptcy....
EIDL Loan Default Questions & Answers https://shenwick.blogspot.com/2022/10/eidl-loan-default-questions-answers.html
EIDL LOAN DEFAULT DOCUMENT REVIEW, WORKOUT, BANKRUPTCY FILING & OFFER IN COMPROMISEhttps://shenwick.blogspot.com/2022/07/eidl-loan-default-document-review.html
EIDL Defaulted Loanshttps://shenwick.blogspot.com/2022/07/eidl-defaulted-loans.html
New Relief Program for SBA EIDL Borrowers Who are Having Difficulty Repaying EIDL Loans " Hardship Accommodation Plan"https://shenwick.blogspot.com/2023/05/new-relief-program-for-sba-eidl.htmlEIDL LOANS and SBA OFFER IN COMPROMISE PROGRAMhttps://shenwick.blogspot.com/2022/07/eidl-loans-and-sba-offer-in-compromise.htmlPPP & EIDL Fraudhttps://shenwick.blogspot.com/2022/08/ppp-eidl-fraud.html


1 month 1 week ago

 The Hill is reporting that credit card debt in the United States increased by $50 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to recent findings from the New York Federal Reserve. 
Will this increase in credit card debt result in more personal bankruptcy filings?
The story can be found at https://thehill.com/business/4451222-credit-card-debt-increased-by-50b-new-record-high/
Jim Shenwick, Esq  917 363 3391  [email protected] 
Please click the link to schedule a telephone call with me.
https://calendly.com/james-shenwick/15min
We held individuals & businesses with too much debt!


1 month 1 week ago

 Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filings Increase 22% Y/Y in January, Subchapter V Filings Up 43%
https://www.monitordaily.com/news-posts/chapter-11-bankruptcy-filings-increase-22-y-y-in-january-subchapter-v-filings-up-43/

Jim Shenwick, Esq  917 363 3391  [email protected] 
Please click the link to schedule a telephone call with me.
https://calendly.com/james-shenwick/15min
We held individuals & businesses with too much debt!


4 weeks 4 hours ago

Here’s our payment schedule and work schedule:
What Does Chapter 7 Cost in Virginia April 2023
Lawyers are required to tell you what work we do for the money you pay. A lot of lawyers are pretty sketchy about that. I try to do better.
Do You Get More for Your Money with Us? Higher success rate and higher customer ratings.
There are two reasons, besides price, you should select the Bankruptcy Law Office of Robert Weed. First, our success rate. Or more specifically, our very low failure rate: the percentage of bankruptcies that are dismissed. (Dismissed means thrown out. Discharged means approved.)
You can see here that our rate of bankruptcy dismissals if vastly different than many other bankruptcy lawyers. Their dismissal rates run from six times to ten time more than ours!
Second, we have more than nine hundred five star reviews. Another lawyer, who has also done more than ten thousand bankruptcies, has fewer than eighty people who have given him five stars. Our customers are ten times more likely to post a five star review. We think that shows a real difference in the quality of our customer service.
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Whether your bankruptcy is simple or complex, you’ll like our friendly service with a smile.
What About Complicated Cases
Dozens of people every month come to the Law Office of Robert Weed for a different reason. These people worry about complicated issues in the bankruptcy–and they want an experienced lawyer who will treat their case individually, and get the best possible result for them.
People who have complicated bankruptcy problems sometimes ask, what does bankruptcy cost in Virginia. They want top rated service, but at a fair price.
Do you pick us out based on suggestion of one of our fifteen thousand happy customers, or the referral of another Northern Virginia lawyer, or reading our better than nine hundred five star reviews? Did you talk to a different bankruptcy lawyer that you didn’t feel quite right about?
You want a bankruptcy law firm who will take you through the twists and turns of the law and bring you out where you are trying to go.
You’ve come to the right place. For you, our legal fee will most likely be more than $3000.00 and could top $4000.00. (Again, there’s $385 in filing fees in addition.) When it’s over, you’ll agree it was worth it.
Or are you wondering, is bankruptcy is worth it?
Some people ask what does Chapter 7 bankruptcy cost, because they are not sure what bankruptcy actually does. If you want to know the fives ways bankruptcy gives you a fresh start, I have great info on that, here.
Here’s how we charge:
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Whether your case is simple, or complicated, we charge a fair price and give you value for the money. You’ll like our friendly service with a smile. — Robert Weed
“I love being a bankruptcy lawyer, because I can help almost everyone I see.”

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4 weeks 4 hours ago

We’ve been Zooming–doing Zoom virtual bankruptcy consultations–since April 2020. We’re sticking with it.
We stopped in-office consultations with the March 2020 pandemic lock down. (I first heard of Zoom when my church started using it. We’re a small congregation and can see everybody on screen.)
Since April 2020 I’ve Zoomed bankruptcy consultations probably five hundred times.
Three advantages of Zoom virtual bankruptcy consultations
There are three advantages I’ve seen in doing virtual bankruptcy consultations.
First, it saves travel time. The traffic in Northern Virginia is as bad as it’s ever been. It takes too long to get anywhere. Three minutes setting up a Zoom call is better than trying to drive ten miles around here.
Second, people are more comfortable. Especially on the initial contact–what I call the Quick Call–it works out well. I’m at my own computer, where I can access all my info. And you are at home–or wherever–more comfortable and maybe more open than you’d be in an unfamiliar office.
I didn’t expect that. But I’ve seen we cover more ground and clear up more concerns with a virtual consultation.

I’m at my own computer, where I can access my info. And you are at home more relaxed than you’d be at a meeting in an unfamiliar office.
Alexandria Bankruptcy hearings are telephonic.
Hearings at the bankruptcy courts are now virtual, zoom and telephonic. That started with the pandemic. Our association, NACBA, along with the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees and the National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees, have all asked that policy to made permanent.
Documents can be a problem.
After our quick call, I invite you to fill in my Be Happy form. That’s here. Then we’ll send you a password and links to upload the required documents. (Transferring documents can be the hardest part of the virtual consultation.)
You likely already have some of the documents in pdf. You can take a photo on your phone for the required ID. Having access to a scanner can be helpful. Here’s info on a free scanner for your phone.
Documents have a solution
Going to a nearby Staples or FedEx Office and faxing to us works well. Here’s our fax number. 703-677-8776.
If you need to bring us hard copies of documents, two of my four virtual locations have full time receptionists.
You can drop off documents there and they will get them to me. (These are Regus shared office space buildings. I now work mainly from a “zoom studio.”)
13800 Coppermine Rd, Herndon
800 Corporate Drive #301, Stafford
For most people, Zoom virtual bankruptcy consultation works
With two years experience, I can say for most people, virtual consultations are better.


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