THE INJURY AND DISABILITY LAW FIRM
By Quatrini Law Group Social networking websites such as Facebook and MySpace are becoming increasingly popular. Facebook currently has over 400 million users. Due to their popularity, these social networking websites can serve as a convenient way for people to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. But for many reasons, including involvement in…
By Joyce Novotny-Prettiman, Esq. We have heard clients comment that they never really read their auto insurance information prior to their motor vehicle collision. Unfortunately, after you are in an accident, it is too late to make sure you have the coverage you need. Take just a little bit of time to do some “preventive…
By Tereasa Rerko, Esq. We are often asked to explain to clients why they don’t financially qualify for disability benefits, even though they worked most of their lives. A client might see a neighbor receiving disability benefits from the Social Security Administration, and that neighbor never worked. What the client may not realize is that…
By James A. Horchak, Esq., C.P.A. We are often asked by our clients whether Social Security benefits are taxable. For Pennsylvania state tax purposes, the answer is simple — Social Security is not taxable. It gets a little complicated when looking at how the Internal Revenue Service treats Social Security income for federal tax purposes.…
By David S. DeRose, Esq. and Joyce Novotny-Prettiman, Esq. Collaborative Law is an alternative to traditional litigation. A collaborative attorney works for a client through a process of direct negotiations to seek a timely and complete solution that both clients agree serves their best interests. The collaborative process can be applied to a number of…
By David S. DeRose, Esq. A new right to know law in Pennsylvania took effect on January 1, 2009. Although Pennsylvania has had an open records law since the late 1950’s, the scope of that law was never clear, and it was not applied uniformly throughout the state. The changes to the act make it…
By James A. Horchak, Esq., C.P.A. Have you noticed more money in your paycheck lately? This increase was the result of the “making work pay credit.” This federal tax credit provides up to $400 for individuals and up to $800 for married taxpayers filing joint returns for 2009. The credit is designed to give you…
By David S. DeRose, Esq. Homeowners rejoice! Pennsylvania has enacted the “Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act” which will go into effect on July 1, 2009. This act is intended to protect consumers from unscrupulous contractors performing repair, remodeling, renovation or other general improvement work. The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office reports that complaints concerning home repair…
Cobra Provisions Put Medical Insurance Within Reach By Vincent J. Quatrini, Jr., Esq. COBRA is the federal law that requires employers of 20 or more employees to allow separated employees to purchase medical insurance through the company group plan for up to 18 months after separation from work, at up to 102% of what the…
By James A. Horchak, Esq., CPA As you plan for and prepare your income tax return, here are some points to keep in mind. You will notice that some of these concepts are brand new to the tax law while others are “back by popular demand.” The standard deduction has been enhanced for 2008. If…
