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Law Office of Robert L. Firth Aug. 24, 2020

States’ Reactions to Trump’s Unemployment Benefits Extension

How are states responding to Trump’s Memorandum providing $400 (or maybe $300?) weekly extended unemployment benefits? It varies widely.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth Aug. 17, 2020

Trump’s $400 Weekly Unemployment Benefits Extension

Trump’s Memorandum Providing $400 Weekly Unemployment Benefits from August to December Is Complicated.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth Aug. 10, 2020

Avoiding Income Tax Interest and Penalties

Bankruptcy timing can affect not only whether you must pay a tax debt but also whether you must pay certain tax interest and penalties.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth Aug. 3, 2020

Timing Chapter 13 to Discharge Income Taxes

Usually you can discharge income taxes (write them off forever) by waiting long enough to file bankruptcy. Here’s how it works with Chapter 13.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth July 27, 2020

Timing Bankruptcy to Discharge Income Taxes

Usually you can discharge income taxes (write them off forever) by waiting to file bankruptcy long enough. Here’s how it works under Chapter 7.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth July 20, 2020

Timing Bankruptcy to Cover New Debts

A bankruptcy covers the debts you owe as of the moment you file your case, not future debts. So how do you know when to file your case?

Law Office of Robert L. Firth July 13, 2020

Timing Your Bankruptcy

The timing of your bankruptcy case is important, sometimes extremely important. It can determine if your case is as successful as it can be.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth July 6, 2020

Paying Unpaid Child/Spousal Support before Bankruptcy

Before filing bankruptcy, should you pay child/spousal support debt in the meantime? This may depend on whether you file Chapter 7 or 13.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth June 30, 2020

What Estate Planning Issues Should I Handle During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

The California government has released a plan for reopening the state’s economy during the coronavirus pandemic. Currently, the state is opening lower-risk workplaces with adaptations. However, state officials recently reported a massive uptick in positive COVID-19 cases.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth June 29, 2020

Unfiled Tax Returns and Bankruptcy

If you’re considering filing bankruptcy, should you first prepare and submit any unfiled income tax returns? Should you prioritize paying them?

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