Daily Archives: August 26, 2010 - 3 results

You may have seen ads on CNBC and other news stations promising to settle your tax debts for pennies on the dollar. Well get ready for a surprise, because at least one of these may be a scam. California’s attorney general says Tax Lady Roni Deutch is ripping off her clients.   Tax Lady accused of victimizing clients in "heartless" swindle IRS does accept offers in compromise to settle tax debts Competent tax lawyer will evaluate your chances and not …

Interest rates are way low. But so are home sales. It’s because it’s tough to get a mortgage. Officially, lenders have tightened their standards. You need a rock-solid credit rating and a steady source of income to get a mortgage. To refinance, you’ve also got to have equity in the property. Yes, that’s all part of it. But I have learned another reason some folks can’t get a mortgage: Poor penmanship. That goofing off in second grade finally came back …

Immigration is a hot-button topic these days. No major election would be complete without an ongoing debate about U.S. immigration policies and procedures. And Arizona’s recently passed immigration law – aimed at discouraging illegal immigration from Mexico – has helped make the topic the subject of daily news headlines. But immigration, as a legal topic, encompasses much more than just the issue of illegal immigrants from Mexico. In the coming weeks, we’ll attempt to demystify immigration laws and issues. Today, …