My friend, an 82-year-old SSI recipient living alone in California, was stranded in India due to the COVID-19 lockdown and incurred significant expenses for a new ticket and medical treatment. Upon returning to the US, he was hospitalized and later admitted to a nursing home for long-term treatment. Social Security now demands repayment of six months of SSI benefits totaling $6000, which he cannot afford. How can he avoid paying this amount, given the extraordinary circumstances and his current financial situation?

March 10th, 2023

My bank says no stimulus check has been deposited recently, but I received a letter from the IRS stating it should be in my account within 7 days. It has been about two weeks since I got the letter. My wife, who also received the same letter, has not received the stimulus relief either. We file jointly. What should we do?

March 27th, 2023

I have not received my tax refund in my bank account on March 17 as advised by the IRS. The IRS gave me the last four numbers of my account number, but my banker says they have received nothing and cannot help. What should I do?

February 6th, 2023

I received $1000 from Sound Transit to lift a restrictive covenant regarding noise, and I have a 1099-S form with $1000 listed. Where do I list this on my tax return?

October 20th, 2023

I want to make sure the cost is $5.00. Do you have any follow-up tax questions or need help with other financial matters?

April 21st, 2023