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Life's financial curveballs can strike unexpectedly and sideline you from meeting your financial obligations, paying your bills, or settling debts and expenses. For individuals and business owners facing financial adversity,

In a 2013 study, the Federal Trade Commission found that about 21% of consumers had confirmed errors on their credit reports. When a business reports incorrect information to a credit bureau, the results can be disastrous for your credit score — and your ability to borrow funds.

The IRS collected $80,477,475 from individual income tax and employment taxes in Georgia in 2020, according to the IRS Data Book. Yet many people in Georgia still owe back taxes – or their spouse owes, and they’re wondering if they’re on the hook.

Millions of Americans continue to fall behind on their taxes. According to the Internal Revenue Service Data Book, about 8.4 million Americans owed more than $114 billion in combined past-due taxes, penalties, and interests in 2020. If you owe more to the IRS than you can pay, "offer in compromise" (OIC) is among the available options through which you can ...

Life's financial curveballs can arrive unexpectedly and sideline you from paying bills, settling debts, and meeting your basic needs. When experiencing financial adversity, filing for bankruptcy can help you achieve debt relief and get the financial fresh start you deserve. A knowledgeable Georgia bankruptcy attorney can review your financial situation and help you decide which chapter of bankruptcy is right ...

Filing for bankruptcy can help individuals and families going through financial distress achieve the financial relief they need so that they can start fresh with a clean financial slate. However, choosing bankruptcy as a debt relief option may impact various aspects of your life, including your assets, finances, credit report, and future interest rates.

Bankruptcy is a scary word. Many people think it means losing everything and starting over with zero, but that’s not the case. A Chapter 13 filing generally lets you keep everything. Even a Chapter 7 liquidation plan allows for generous exemptions so that you can often keep your home, your car, and other personal belongings.

When thinking about your financial future and the possibility of filing for bankruptcy, understanding what to expect and how to navigate the bankruptcy process is crucial if you want to protect yourself and avoid potential pitfalls.

If you are considering bankruptcy as an option to eliminate your debt, you are making one of the most important decisions of your life. These types of decisions are best made by being educated and informed.

Declaring bankruptcy is a major decision. More than 24,000 people in Georgia made the choice to file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy between April 2019 and March 2020. It’s unlikely that any of them made that choice lightly.