Every year, the IRS announces that it is holding unclaimed tax refunds. Taxpayers have a limited time to claim the $2 billion dollars the IRS is currently holding. Three years is a magical number when it comes to tax returns. It refers to the statute of limitations on certain tax issues such as when an audit can occur, when refunds…
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Tax Checklist If You Are Getting Married
It may not be high on the list of wedding planning activities, but there are a few simple steps that can help keep tax issues from interrupting your newly wedded bliss. If you recently married, check out your new tax situation. You might save money or even prevent the problem of a missing refund check. The first things to handle…
Divorce How To Do It Yourself
There are some things in life you will surely enjoy doing yourself: building a birdcage, making a sand castle, maybe even something as ambitious as buying a house. But self-filing for divorce can really be a headache if you don’t know what you’re getting yourself into. It may also be an emotionally painful experience, so make sure you have your…
Legal Help Iowa Bankruptcy Lawyer
In Iowa as well as in other states there are lawyers specialized in bankruptcy. Unfortunately bankruptcy is the only solution for many people. After struggling for months, maybe years and after trying all other less radical solutions of their debt problems, they have to throw in the towel and just accept the plain and brutal truth: I’m bankrupt. But this…
How To Make Bipolar Disorder Claims
Bipolar disorder is a disabling disorder, which makes the sufferers alien to their own surroundings. They tend to see the world in their very own way. Sometimes it amuses them and on the other occasions it is plain depressing. So, they laugh like lunatics and cry like lunatics without any apparent reason for both. Bipolar disorder is, thus, characterized by…
What Really Happens When You File For Bankruptcy
Having a hard time paying your bills? Do they seem like they just keep adding up? A lot of people in this situation think that filing for bankruptcy is the easy way out. In all reality, bankruptcy should be your very last resort. Most people do not understand the long term effects of this course of action they are also…
California Business Entities How Long Does It Take To Get Approved
You’ve done your research and have decided on a business entity. You’re chomping at the bit to open a bank account and get moving. You file your corporation or LLC with the Secretary of State and wait…and wait…and wait. Just how long is this going to take? California Filing Times The California Secretary of State can be very slow when…
Getting Credit After Bankruptcy
Consumers do not have to live sans credit following a bankruptcy. By following certain steps consumers can begin rebuilding their credit post bankruptcy. After filing for bankruptcy, many people are concerned about rebuilding their credit. While it might be difficult to begin rebuilding your credit after a bankruptcy, it is not entirely impossible. You will notice early on that you…
Overcome Your Bad Credit With These Tips
If you have bad credit, the first thing you will want to do is talk to a credit counselor. Many counselors understand that unforeseen problems like unemployment, medical issues, or other problems often take people by surprise. Lenders are often willing to work with you to setup a payment schedule that can allow you to begin making payments. If you…
Determining Your Tax Status
Knowing how to determine your tax status, and knowing the difference between each group will help to make filing your income tax return go smoother. Here we will discuss the ways in which you determine which status to file under. There are five classifications from which you choose to file: single, married filing jointly, married filing separately, head of household…