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The Earned Income Tax Credit ("EITC") Has Been...
For the 2021 tax year, the IRS is expanding eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit ("EITC"), an important anti-poverty measure that assists those with low incomes either avoid paying... Read More > -
Divorce and the Child With Special Needs: Be Aware of Child ...
Depending on which statistics you believe, between 40 and 50 percent of first marriages will end in divorce or permanent separation, and second marriages fare even worse. While there is no such thing... Read More > -
California Is the First State to Move Toward Removing the...
In a groundbreaking move that could have repercussions in certain other states, California is the first state to phase out the requirement that people impoverish themselves before becoming eligible... Read More > -
SSA Encourages Those on Disability to Work — Until It ...
The federal government says it encourages people receiving federal disability payments to find jobs—but sometimes ends up discouraging them from working at all, a study has... Read More > -
Recipients of Supplemental Security Income Now Have 50...
People facing a reduction, suspension, or other change to their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) now have more time to file an appeal, in a concession by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to... Read More > -
In 2022, Social Security Disability Recipients Will See the ...
The year was 1983: The U.S. invaded Granada. A gallon of gas cost 96 cents. Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video premiered. That year was also the last time that recipients of Social... Read More > -
"New and Improved" Tax Deductions for Parents of...
Unique tax benefits are available to families who have children with special needs. And thanks to recent changes in the tax code, there are opportunities to save substantial amounts of money at tax... Read More > -
Supreme Court to Hear Case That Could Increase the Bite...
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case disputing how much states can recoup from Medicaid recipients' settlements in personal injury cases. The decision has the potential to affect... Read More > -
The Perils and Pitfalls of Do-It-Yourself Special Needs...
Among the costs of caring for a dependent with special needs are the fees for professional advice. Some families are tempted to save on these costs by setting up a plan on their... Read More >