What are the New 2019 IRS Tax Return Changes?
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Thursday, January 17, 2019
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the tax year 2019 annual inflation adjustments including the tax rate schedules, income brackets, and many other tax changes. Please remember the tax year 2019 adjustments are used on tax returns filed in April 2020.
How Outstanding Debts Can Affect Your Taxes
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Wednesday, January 16, 2019
The New Year is here and we’re all in the middle of getting used to writing the new date. For many Americans, this is also the time of year when we get our W-2’s from 2018 and get started on preparing our taxes. If you had outstanding debt in 2018 that you ignored, then you may be in for a surprise this tax year.
Fyre Fest in Bankruptcy
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Tuesday, January 15, 2019
You might have heard about the doomed Fyre Fest that took place in early 2017. The music festival was promoted by models and celebrities like Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid. These celebrities were paid by the festival promoters to promote it on their social media.
Top Ten Security Clearance Issues and Problems that I See in my Law Practice
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Monday, January 14, 2019
I grew up watching David Letterman. In addition to Chris Elliot (see the movie “Cabin Boy” if you haven’t done so!) and Larry “Bud” Melman, I was also a big fan of his top 10 list. Currently, I know a lot of people follow the daily lists that are published by Buzzfeed.
Tips to Reduce Monthly Payments When Purchasing A Car
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Friday, January 11, 2019
Purchasing a new car is rarely an enjoyable experience. Just choosing which car you want is hard enough, let alone dealing with car salesmen, financing companies, and calculating how much you can actually afford to spend.
Lindsay Lohan’s Mother Dismissed from Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Thursday, January 10, 2019
Dina Lohan filed a petition for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in September 2018. But on the eve of Christmas, she received a lump of coal from the presiding bankruptcy judge in the form of a dismissal of her case.
Make Financial Decisions With Your Head, Not Your Heart
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Are you one of those people who let your heart get involved when it comes to money? I often see people with terrific careers doing well financially who let their heart get involved when it comes to money. Intelligence and education have nothing to do with this! What holds most back is the need and desire to help others or let others lead them.
How Do I Apply for Social Security Disability?
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Tuesday, January 8, 2019
In today’s blog entry I thought I’d get back to basics and revisit how exactly to apply for Social Security (SSA) disability benefits.
When Is It Necessary to Have A Good Credit Score?
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Friday, January 4, 2019
One of the concerns we often hear during our free consultations at Bond and Botes is how a bankruptcy will affect an individual’s credit score. Typically, when someone mentions their credit score, they are referring to the FICO score, which gathers credit information and calculates a score that
Judgment Liens and Why You Need to Avoid Them
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Thursday, January 3, 2019
If you have had debt problems in the past and were sued by the creditor who you owed, chances are they have a judgment against you for the debts. In some states, including Tennessee, a creditor has several means by which to enforce the judgment.