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Q: How can I find a pro bono tax lawyer in California for my back taxes?
I am seeking a pro bono tax lawyer in California to help with my back taxes. I don't have any specific timeline or deadline for the resolution. Any guidance on finding assistance or taking steps to address this issue would be greatly appreciated.
Leon Nazarian
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answered on Jun 4, 2026
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answered on Jun 4, 2026
If you are facing back taxes and cannot afford a private tax attorney, your best option in California is to contact a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC). LITCs are independent organizations funded partially by the IRS to provide free or low-cost legal representation for audits, appeals, and back-tax... View More 
Q: Why have my Social Security disability applications been denied in NM?
I have applied for Social Security disability benefits more than seven times and have been denied each time. I have numerous mental, developmental, and physical impairments that prevent me from working. I am currently overwhelmed and concerned about ensuring that I have not unintentionally... View More
Joshua Truett Worley
answered on Jun 2, 2026
answered on Jun 2, 2026
It is difficult to know why you are getting denied if you do not have the denials in front of you. There are many reasons why claims are denied.
It is very important to remember that it is common to get denied on disability claims even when you have a good claim. The key is to continue to... View More
Q: Why have my Social Security disability applications been denied in NM?
I have applied for Social Security disability benefits more than seven times and have been denied each time. I have numerous mental, developmental, and physical impairments that prevent me from working. I am currently overwhelmed and concerned about ensuring that I have not unintentionally... View More
Adriana M. de la Torre
answered on Jun 4, 2026
answered on Jun 4, 2026
The denial should state why. However, many disability claims are denied because Social Security finds that the medical evidence does not support the severity of the limitations alleged, believes the applicant can still perform some type of work, or because appeal deadlines were missed and new... View More
Q: Is my termination legal under California law given my situation?
I was terminated from my position as a manager at age 59, after 25 years of employment, due to accidentally forgetting to scan one of several items during a purchase. I had paid for everything else and received cash back. That evening, I was distracted because I couldn't find the keys to open... View More
Michael R Trust
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answered on Jun 2, 2026
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answered on Jun 2, 2026
Hello. There are no facts here to suggest that your age played any role in your termination. Your tenure is irrelevant. There's nothing inherently unique about the situation. The fact that you're one of the few employees who has a pension *might* tend to show some age bias, but by... View More
Q: Can my employer in CA fire me for alleged theft caught on undisclosed video surveillance?
I am employed at a golf course in California, and my employer has accused me of stealing based on video surveillance footage. I was not informed about the presence of the video surveillance, and I have not been allowed to see the footage. Can my employer legally terminate me under these... View More
Michael R Trust
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answered on Jun 2, 2026
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answered on Jun 2, 2026
Hello. Yes, your employer can terminate you in these circumstances. Your employer has no obligation to show you the video, nor to inform you that it exists. Presumably, you're an at-will employee, and can be fired (or resign) for any pr no reason, at any time, with or without notice. Unless... View More
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