Bankruptcy Blog
Six Things NOT To Do With Your Tax Refund If You Are Thinking of Filing Bankruptcy.
By John G. Merna, Esq.The most difficult problems created by a client thinking of filing bankruptcy are generally created before they consult an attorney or undertaken without advising their attorney. Here are six things you should not do with your tax refund if you...
How To Protect Tax Refunds From Identity Theft
by John G. Merna, Esq. Tax refund season brings a lot of relief to our debt-strapped clients anticipating a tax refund from their state or federal returns. It can also bring some stress to others. Last week in this blog we discussed how vulnerable tax refunds are to...
Is Your Tax Refund Safe From Garnishment?
by John G. Merna, Esq. Tax time can be exciting if you anticipate receiving a tax refund. For some, the anticipation can turn to anxiety if they are significantly behind on paying their debt. But is your tax refund safe from creditors?There are two ways a creditor can...
February Is “Fresh Start” Month.
Find out the facts: Bankruptcy does not destroy your credit. How to get a bankruptcy fresh start. You can buy a house within 2-3 years after bankruptcy. You will not lose your security clearance. You can be among the many millionaires that used bankruptcy to help them...
Protect Tax Refund From Scams
By John G. Merna, Esq.Tax refund time is upon us. And with your tax refund comes the risk of being targeted by fraudsters attempting to steal your hard-earned tax refund. Check the IRS website (www.IRS.gov) for an update on many recent scams. Tax refund scams are...
How To Track Your Tax Refund
By John G. Merna, Esq. Tax time is exciting especially when you are expecting a refund. The anticipation can be overwhelming. Where is the refund? Why is it taking so long? Does it matter that I moved from Yorktown, Virginia to Norfolk even though I gave them an...
