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Legal Fees Paid for Criminal Defense were Deductible as a Business Expenses

The Tax Court in [Chang v. Commissioner, T.C. Summ. Op. 2024-18 (Sept. 16, 2024)] allowed a taxpayer to deduct legal…

2 years ago

Important Changes to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Income Rules

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal public assistance program that offers financial support to people who are disabled and…

2 years ago

What You Need to Know About Being an Adult with Disabilities: A Handbook for Self-Advocates, Parents, Guardians and Their Loved Ones

Thanks to the SNA Publications Committee, we’re now offering this new SNA handbook to help guide individuals with special needs…

2 years ago

Special Needs Planning: Ensuring a Smooth Transition

This post was authored by SNA member Sally L. Schoffstall, CELA. She is the founding member of the law firm…

2 years ago

Tips for Navigating an IEP Meeting: A Guide for Parents & Guardians

When you are the parent or guardian of a child with special needs, talking to educators about the best way…

3 years ago

Preparing Young Adults with Disabilities for College

This post was authored by SNA member Beth C. Manes, Esq., Co-Founder and Partner at Manes & Weinberg Special Needs…

3 years ago

A Rule 62 Petition -Obtaining Court Approval of a Personal Injury Settlement

Under Rule 62 of the Colorado Rules of Probate Procedure (“Rule 62”), a guardian or conservator of a minor or…

3 years ago

Losing Your Home to the Medicaid Claw back

More than half a million people receive Medicaid services in Colorado. Medicaid services cover a variety of programs including payment…

3 years ago

2021 TAX PLANNING WITHOUT A CRYSTAL BALL

Now that Joe Biden has been sworn in as President and a 50/50 split in the Senate with the Democrats…

5 years ago

Behavioral Health-Related Advance Directives

Also known as Psychiatric Advance Directive or PAD Families have historically struggled to provide assistance to a family member with…

5 years ago