Getting a letter from the IRS can make your stomach drop. If you’re behind on your taxes, you might have a bigger fear: Can the IRS suddenly take the money sitting in my bank account? A bank levy can be a financial shock. Money you planned to use for rent, groceries, utilities, or other bills…
If you’ve ever tried to figure out Social Security benefits, you’ve probably discovered that the names are confusing. You have SSDI, SSI, or just SS retirement benefits. So, what is the difference between SSI vs. Social Security? These benefits have different purposes, different eligibility requirements, and different rules about income, resources, and work history. Here…
If you owe back taxes, you might feel like that amount on that notice is set in stone. You owe it, the IRS wants it, and that is the end of the story. But that is not always the case. So, can you settle IRS tax debt for less? Depending on your financial situation and…
Facing criminal trespass charges in Tennessee can be stressful, especially if you believe the situation was a misunderstanding. A criminal trespass case may depend on questions like whether you had permission to be on the property, whether you were told to leave, and what evidence exists. If you are facing criminal trespass charges in Tennessee,…
When you can no longer work because of a disability, everyday life can become harder. But life doesn’t stop, including bills and other expenses. At the same time, you may be trying to deal with a health condition that has changed your ability to earn a living. For some Tennesseans in this situation, Supplemental Security…
Finding out that the IRS has levied your bank account can be one of the most stressful financial situations you’ll ever face. You might be asking, “How does an IRS bank levy work, and can you stop it?” Fortunately, an IRS bank levy does not always mean you’ve run out of options. In many cases,…
When you hear an officer tell you that you’re being charged with reckless driving instead of receiving a speeding ticket, that can be a completely different experience. Now you might be left wondering what the charge means, how serious it is, and what could happen next. So, what is reckless driving in Tennessee? Under the…
No one wants to find out that their bank account has been frozen. You might have noticed that your debit card was declined while you were paying for groceries, an automatic bill payment didn’t go through, or your bank notified you that the IRS had placed a levy on your account. No matter how you…
Filing for Social Security Disability benefits comes with a lot of questions. You may know that your medical condition prevents you from working the way you once did, but the Social Security Administration looks at disability claims through a specific set of rules and requirements. How does the SSA decide if you’re disabled? This is…
