Consumers spend billions of dollars on Black Friday and Cyber Monday every year. Most people in New Jersey participate in these sales that offer great deals in advance of the holiday season. To avoid overspending on these popular shopping days, consumers should consider these tips.
Budget and plan for a successful holiday season
Bankruptcy offers relief from unexpected mortgage tax bills
Many individuals in New Jersey and around the country who had some of their mortgage debt cancelled or forgiven after losing their homes due to a foreclosure or short sale now find themselves owing tens of thousands of dollars in taxes. For the last 10 years, up to $2 million in forgiven or cancelled mortgage debt was deductible thanks to provisions introduced in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, but those tax breaks expired at the end of 2017.
