Hundreds of New California Laws for 2015

Hundreds of new laws went into effect in California in 2015 to address rights for immigrants who are illegally in the country, the Confederate flag and drones. Starting this year, assembly Bill 60 will allow undocumented immigrants to obtain a driver’s license from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The undocumented immigrants will be required to…

The IRS Dirty Dozen Scam Prevention

We are deep in tax season right now, and there are many reports each week of people falling victim to tax scams. In an effort to inform the public and reduce the number of victims, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released a list: “The IRS Dirty Dozen” tax scams. Here is the list: Phone Scams:…

The Earned Income Tax Credit

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a financial boost for people working hard to make ends meet. Millions of workers may qualify for the first time this year due to changes in their marital, parental or financial status. The earned income tax credit subsidizes low-income working families. The credit equals a fixed percentage of…