Bankruptcy

Free Parking On Saturday! Bayer, Wishman & Leotta, Attorneys at Law Specializing in Bankruptcy Established 1989 – Call 800-477-3111 Jeff Wishman, Leon Bayer, Marcus Tiggs Free Encino Bankruptcy Clinic Visit on Saturdays! By Leon Bayer -October 17, 2017 The Encino bankruptcy clinic and attorney office of Bayer, Wishman & Leotta is located in the First Citizen Bank building, […]
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Annual 1099-C Don’t Freak Out Reminder!

Every year, we get panicked emails, phone calls, carrier pigeon messages from clients who filed for bankruptcy and then received a 1099-C in February when tax forms start coming out. Don’t panic. Here are the thoughts that are running through your head:

What’s a 1099-C?

A 1099-C is issued when a creditor cancels

By: Jeffrey Wishman, Attorney at Law The incoming Biden administration has announced that it wants the Federal minimum wage to be increased by to $15.00 per hour. Covid restrictions are still in place, which already hurts small businesses. We predict that raising the minimum wage may be the final straw that will kill off many […]
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Living on credit is a day-to-day reality for millions of Americans. 

Consumer debt in the United States totals $14.1 trillion — that’s $14,100,000, 000,000 – with the average person owing over $90,000 (according to Experian’s 2019 Consumer Debt Study).  This includes credit cards, consumer loans, secured loans on personal property (electronics, furniture, jewelry, etc.), car loans, mortgages, and student