This office often sees huge — in the tens of thousands — debts charged by the government of Maryland against drivers for failing to pay “EZ Pass” tolls.  I’m looking at one now for almost $14,000.

By Erik Enquist and Matthew Flamm
Meera Joshi, CEO and chairwoman of the Taxi and Limousine Commission, plans to step down from her role in March, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Saturday. A source told Crain's Friday that Joshi had told her senior staff Tuesday of her plans to depart.
Word leaking out might have precipitated the unusual Saturday announcement, just a day after news that Department of Buildings Commissioner Rick Chandler will retire Feb. 1.

Here’s a New Year’s resolution to consider:  Get rid of your car.  Your life — and your fiscal health — could improve significantly.  Also, the planet will thank you.
It sounds drastic, but  — if you really think it through — it may not be as crazy as it seems.  In fact, I’ve done it for the past year.  It can be done.  It’s way more feasible than you think.

By Jake Offenhartz

A New York judge has temporarily blocked a state congestion pricing surcharge that would have added a $2.50 fee to yellow cabs and some for-hire vehicles in order to help fund the subways.

FILING BANKRUPTCY WHILE IN A DIVORCE CAN BE A TRAP
Lost? Never guess at which way to go because there could be hungry lions waiting around the corner.

By Janet Burns

Recent tough economic times have made it difficult for many people to meet their financial obligations. However, debt should not be the end of the road for debtors. The law provides different alternatives to allow people to pay what they owe while they build a new financial beginning. Bankruptcy has been a powerful tool to […]
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The November 2018 New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) sales results have been released to the public. And as is our practice, provided below are Jim Shenwick’s comments about those sales results.
1. The volume of transfers rose again from October. In November, there were 154 unrestricted taxi medallion sales.
2. However, almost all those transfers were bankruptcy and foreclosure transfers!

Every year, thousands of people get the financial start they want through bankruptcy. Despite what many people believe, bankruptcy has been vital in the economic recovery of debtors around the country for many years. However, what happens after your discharge? Can you apply for a credit card after you have finalized your bankruptcy? Our Roseville […]

IRS Tax Tip 2018-186
Don’t take the bait: Here’s how taxpayers can avoid getting caught by a phishing scam
Data thieves don’t take a break during the holidays. In fact, the IRS warns taxpayers that the agency is seeing a large increase in bogus email schemes that seek to steal money or tax data.