Monthly Archives: June 2022

Surfside Condo Collapse Victims Reach $997 Million Settlement

Families of the victims of the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Fla., that killed 98 people last year have reached a $997 million settlement to compensate them for their staggering losses of life. If you or … Continue reading

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ACA Payments Get Priority in Bankruptcy, Appeals Court Rules

A federal appeals court recently ruled that payments individuals owe to the Internal Revenue Service for failing to obtain health insurance under the Affordable Care Act should be given priority in bankruptcy. If you need tax assistance or are considering … Continue reading

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Understanding taxpayer rights: The right to appeal an IRS decision in an independent forum

Taxpayers have the right to appeal an IRS decision in an independent forum. This is one of ten basic rights — known collectively as the Taxpayer Bill of Rights — that all taxpayers have when working with the IRS. The … Continue reading

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Bankruptcy Didn’t Block Contempt Proceedings in District Court Against a Debtor

A chapter 7 petition filed by the contemnor (a party held in contempt of court) did not bar the district court from moving ahead with contempt proceeds against the debtor for disobeying the district court’s prior orders compelling the debtor … Continue reading

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Alabama Man Ordered to Pay $12M, Serve 15 Years for Fraud

An Alabama man who pleaded guilty to using bank fraud to live a lavish lifestyle that involved owning a private jet and high-end cars like Lamborghinis and Ferraris was sentenced to 15 years in prison and ordered to pay $12 … Continue reading

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Coinbase Warns Customers They Could Lose Their Crypto if the Company Goes Bankrupt

Coinbase has warned users that their cryptocurrency could be at risk if the exchange ever went bankrupt. The cryptocurrency exchange included a new disclosure to its customers in its first-quarter earnings report. “Because custodially held crypto assets may be considered … Continue reading

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U.S. Issues Charges in First Criminal Cryptocurrency Sanctions Case

The Justice Department has launched its first criminal prosecution involving the alleged use of cryptocurrency to evade U.S. economic sanctions. In an unusual nine-page opinion, U.S. Magistrate Judge Zia M. Faruqui of Washington, D.C., explained why he approved a Justice … Continue reading

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Woman Led Unemployment Fraud Ring from Prison, Prosecutors Say

A California woman serving a life sentence for murder led a scheme to collect at least $2 million in unemployment benefits using stolen identities, including those of other incarcerated people, according to federal prosecutors. Natalie Le DeMola was one of … Continue reading

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Important tax reminders for people selling a home

A lot of families move during the summer. Taxpayers who are selling their home may qualify to exclude all or part of any gain from the sale from their income when filing their tax return. Here are some things that … Continue reading

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Bankruptcy Filings Continue Steady Drop

Bankruptcy filings continued a steep two-year-long fall that coincided with the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Filings fell 16.5 percent for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2022. According to statistics released by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, … Continue reading

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