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What Does The SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act Propose?

The goal of SSI is to support people with disabilities, but as it stands, the program traps many in poverty by penalizing saving and marriage. This is where the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act comes in. The bipartisan bill aims to fix the situation by increasing the asset limit for individuals and for married couples.

What If I Can’t Pay My Taxes? Five Ways To Manage Your Bill.

You have options for dealing with a tax bill you can’t pay. To minimize penalties and interest, you’ll need to take action before taxes are due. Pretending the problem doesn’t exist is far more expensive than dealing with it.
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The IRS Is Resuming Debt Collections. Here’s What To Do If You Can’t Pay Your Taxes

As the IRS returns to normal operations, collection activities will resume as well. The agency is ramping up efforts to collect overdue taxes after many debt-collection activities were paused in order to provide relief to taxpayers during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Stimulus Check Update: Homeowners Could Be Entitled To More Money

If you're a homeowner, you may not have to wait for a fourth stimulus check to get your hands on more government money. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE TO FIND OUT IF YOU'RE ELIGIBLE.
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Tax Deadline Could Be Pushed Back Again

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin just reiterated that as things stand now, July 15 will still be the last day for Americans to file their taxes. However, his comments show that there are genuine concerns that the economy, personal finance, and the pandemic may require the government to adjust. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE