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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Shakespeare said, "Neither a borrower, nor a lender be." He could have added, or a co-signer, surety or guarantor. Whenever you co-sign for someone, you must pay if they do not. If they stop paying or file bankruptcy, you must pay. Don't ever co-sign for someone unless you will be able to pay.
IRS Tax Forms and Publications
Welcome to the forms and publications resource page, the official source of IRS tax products. The links provide methods to access and acquire both electronic and print media. Additionally, the Search function provides basic and advanced search capabilities for published forms available on IRS.gov. Click here for more.
Glue Guns Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke and catch fire. This poses fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers. Click here for more.
Find an AARP Tax-Aide Site Near You!
From February 1 through April 15th each year, the AARP Tax-Aide program offers free one-on-one counselling, as well as assistance on the telephone and internet to help individuals prepare basic tax forms, including the 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ and other standard schedules. Click here for more.
Get the Refund You Deserve From the Airlines
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For the Lawyers
Home equity loan penalties do not apply to valid liens that were refinanced. The Texas Supreme Court has limited the applicability of the home equity penalty provisions, noting that it has long been the law in Texas that a party that pays off a valid lien against a homestead is subrogated to the position of the prior lender Click here for more.