The COVID-19 pandemic has affected a variety of things including taxes. These COVID tax tips can help you prepare and meet your obligations without penalty. As many people already know, the IRS has delayed payment and/or filing due dates in 2020 and 2021 for income taxes. Additionally, the IRS has made available IRS Free File […]
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COVID-19 News and What’s Ahead for the New Year The latest COVID-19 news predicts that there will be a rash of bankruptcy filings in the coming months. Financial experts see many problems on the horizon as benefits and restrictions expire and no end in sight regarding the virus. There’s reason to be hopeful, but much […]
File for Bankruptcy from Home One of the most intimidating aspects of filing for bankruptcy is meeting in person with other people involved in the bankruptcy process. Though you’ll likely never have to go to court if you file, you’ll need to attend the 341 Meeting of Creditors. It’s not a formal court appearance, but […]
COVID-19 Debt If you’re considering bankruptcy you aren’t alone. The last few months of 2020 have brought a great deal of uncertainty, most of it connected to the pandemic. COVID-19 debt is accumulating and more and more people are being affected. What are five ways the pandemic is driving people to bankruptcy? 1. Loss of […]
Bankruptcy from Home Have you been served with notice that a creditor is suing you for repayment of a debt? Filing for bankruptcy from home could be the best option you have for dealing with the problem. A lawsuit is the last step before aggressive action is taken against you to collect a debt. If […]
Video-COVID-19 and Coronavirus Bankruptcy Resources Welcome to our Florida COVID-19 and Bankruptcy resources page. Attorney Robert M. Geller will be posting frequent video updates about how the COVID-19 crisis affects bankruptcy to a Youtube COVID-19 resources video playlist. The videos include a variety of topics related to COVID-19 and bankruptcy in Florida including information about […]
CARES ACT Last week the president officially signed the CARES Act into law. The CARES Act, short for Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, includes many provisions that affect bankruptcy cases. It also addresses bankruptcy payment plan modifications and federally backed residential mortgage loans and foreclosures and evictions. The following questions and answers will […]
COVID-19 Bankruptcy Information COVID-19, the new coronavirus, is affecting every aspect of our lives. For many, the pandemic has been especially burdensome financially. People across the country want to know what the short- and long-term ramifications of the virus will be on their bank accounts. Many are concerned COVID-19 could drive people into bankruptcy or […]