How can bankruptcy save my house from foreclosure?

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One of the biggest accomplishments for many people in New Jersey is to become a homeowner. It often takes years of saving and hard work to own a home. Of course, when a financial situation changes and an individual can no longer afford to make mortgage payments, foreclosure may be in one’s future. The concept of … Continued

Ice Rink Owner on Thin Ice With IRS

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An owner of an ice rink and sports facility was sentenced to 48 years in prison for not paying $790,000 of employment taxes to the IRS from 2012 to 2015.  The position of the IRS is that business owners and operators who choose not to pay the United States tax money they withheld from their … Continued

Am I eligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

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The idea of filing for bankruptcy can be pretty daunting for many people but it can also be the first step towards a successful financial future. When an individual starts to think about bankruptcy, they may be unsure of which type of bankruptcy they should file for. However, there isn’t much of a decision because … Continued

Not Filing a FBAR For Offshore Accounts Could Result in Prison

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A professor pleaded guilty to conspiracy and had to pay a $100 million penalty to the IRS for failing to file a Foreign Bank Account Report regarding offshore accounts with the government, as well as was sentenced to 7 months in prison.   Failure to file an FBAR can result in a penalty of up to … Continued

Proving a Disability to Social Security

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Over the course of an individual’s working life, they contribute part of every paycheck towards the Social Security Administration. The purpose of this contribution is to make sure that they can receive government assistance through Social Security Disability Insurance in the event that they become disabled and can no longer continue working as they once … Continued

Even if you can’t file your tax return

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Even if you can’t pay your taxes, you should always file your tax returns.  It will avoid penalties being tacked on for not filing a return (yes, the IRS has penalties just for that!).  If you can send a partial payment you should do that as it will lower your interest. The IRS can even … Continued

Common NJ Traffic Violations

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At some point or another in an individual’s life, they may be pulled over by a law enforcement for committing a traffic violation. These violations are very common but still can be very serious, even if an individual didn’t realize they were breaking the rules of the road. Some of the most common traffic violations that … Continued

New Jersey Crimes

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When an individual is charged with a crime in New Jersey, they are faced with a number of different consequences depending on the severity of the crime. In New Jersey, law enforcement and the criminal court system has different names for crimes than other states throughout the country do. For example, what most places refer … Continued

Collecting Evidence in a Slip and Fall

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When an individual slips and falls on someone else’s property, there is a strong chance they may become seriously injured. Slip and fall accidents often result in broken bones, serious fractures, bruising, and more. These injuries may bring a financial burden to the victim that they were not financially prepared for. They may not even … Continued

Delayed and Missed Diagnoses in Monmouth County

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The general public trusts medical professionals to inform them if any potential health issues arise. When medical professionals make mistakes or are blatantly negligent, their patients can suffer tremendously. In some of the worst cases, a patient may even pass away as a result of their doctor’s negligence. If an individual goes to the doctor … Continued