As the internet continues to expand, individuals are seeing ever expanding options that “allow” them to “replace expensive services with low cost alternatives.”  If you believe the hype, websites and algorithms can replace everything from travel agents to doctors.

The Wisconsin winter season can be tough on the pocketbook. We celebrate costly holidays in November and December, receive and owe on our Wisconsin real estate tax bills in January, and our utility bills skyrocket every month. The last few Wisconsin winters have been especially harsh due to the extreme cold temperatures. Many of you have likely seen your Wisconsin heating bills nearly double. Next thing you know, it is March. With utility bills due in full April 15th, March can be a stressful month for Wisconsin residents.

If you have a legal obligation to file federal income taxes, then doing so is a requirement in order to have a successful chapter 13 bankruptcy case. Recently, a case was dismissed for failure to turn over the most recent four years of federal tax returns. The case was filed with the understanding that the+ Read More

Failure To File Taxes Leads To Bankruptcy Dismissal If you have a legal obligation to file federal income taxes, then doing so is a requirement in order to have a successful chapter 13 bankruptcy case. Recently, a case was dismissed for failure to turn over the most recent four years of federal tax returns. The+ Read More

I am officially annoyed this afternoon. Trying to run my client’s household income numbers through the Means Test and seeing him fail due to the cumulative amount of both his household income and military disability. I am annoyed because if he were receiving plain old social security disability, he would pass the means test with flying colors and we would be filing a chapter 7 bankruptcy for him tomorrow afternoon in the Portland, Oregon Bankruptcy Court. Why count one and not the other? Shouldn’t the vets do better than the civilians?

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)  filed its lawsuit in August 2013, against debt-relief services company Morgan

Looking for a bankruptcy lawyer near Falls Church VA? If you are looking for a bankruptcy lawyer, you want to make the right choice. Hi.  I’m Northern VA bankruptcy lawyer Robert Weed. I first opened my Falls Church bankruptcy lawyer office in 1993. I now have four convenient bankruptcy lawyer offices across Northern VA.

The economic hardships of recent years combined with the burst of the “housing bubble” caused many Michigan families to get behind on their mortgage and/or property taxes.  Although things may be improving now for some families and individuals, many homeowners are still trying to dig out the financial mess.  This includes dealing with past due […]

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When you know what information you need beforehand, Federal and Wisconsin tax return filing becomes a lot easier. Use this handy list to help you prepare for Federal and Wisconsin income tax return filing.
1. If you are filing your income taxes in person with a CPA or another business, such as H&R Block, be sure to bring photo identification, such as your Driver’s License and Social Security cards for all adults.