If you are disabled or over 65 you may qualify for Fairfax County real estate and car tax relief. Residents must file an application for relief between January 1 and April 1, 2012 if they have filed before. New applicants have until December 31, 2012 to file.

WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR REAL ESTATE TAX RELIEF?

•To qualify for a Real Estate tax exemption under the Tax Relief Program, the following requirements must be met:

•The applicant must be at least 65 years of age, or permanently and totally disabled. Applicants who turn 65 or become permanently and totally disabled during the year of application may also qualify for tax relief on a prorated basis.

•If the dwelling is jointly owned by an applicant and spouse, either the applicant or the spouse must be at least 65 years of age or older, or permanently and totally disabled.

•The gross income from all sources of the owners of the dwelling and any relatives of the owners who reside in the dwelling may not exceed $72,000. The following income limitations and percentage of relief apply:

Gross Income——————————————–Amount of Tax Relief

$52,000 or less ———————————————-100%

$52,001 to $62,000——————————————– 50%

$62,001 to $72,000———————————————25%

•For each relative (other than spouse) residing in the dwelling, the first $6,500 of income may be excluded. Disabled applicants may exclude the first $7,500 of income.

•The total combined net assets of owners of the dwelling and of the spouse of any owner who resides in the dwelling may not be greater than $340,000 (not including the value of the home, its furnishings and up to one acre of land).

•When the property is jointly owned and the co-owner is deceased, a certified copy of the death certificate must be provided.

WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR CAR TAX OR
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF

•To qualify for a Personal Property tax exemption under the Tax Relief Program, the following requirements must be met:

•The applicant must be a resident of Fairfax County.

•The exempted vehicle must be owned and used primarily by or for an applicant who is at least 65 years of age or an applicant found to be permanently and totally disabled.

•The gross income of the applicant may not exceed $22,000.

•Disabled applicants may exclude the first $7,500 of income, i.e., an effective gross income of $29,500.

•The total combined net assets of the applicant and spouse may not exceed $75,000.

•Personal Property tax relief shall only be granted on one vehicle.

•Personal Property tax relief on mobile homes applies only to those homes used as a full time residence.

For more information contact the Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration at

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dta/taxrelief_home.htm.

There are many services offered for people with disabilities in Fairfax County Virginia.

To learn about these services please visit:  www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/dspd/

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sheri R. Abrams receives 2010 Best of Fairfax Award

U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Honors the Achievement

NEW YORK, NY, June 13, 2010 — Sheri R. Abrams has been selected for the 2010 Best of Fairfax Award in the Local Business category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2010 USCA Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)

U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a New York City based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association

CONTACT:
U.S. Commerce Association
Email: PublicRelations@us-ca.org
URL: http://www.us-ca.org

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It is my pleasure to announce that starting this January 2010 I will be joining the law firm of Needham Mitnick & Pollack, as “Of Counsel.”

After being a solo practitioner for the last 15 years I did not enter into this position lightly. However, I feel that this relationship with the wonderful people of this firm will be a benefit to both myself and my clients.

At Needham Mitnick & Pollack I will continue practicing Social Security Disability Law and Special Needs Planning as well as some additional areas in the future.

I will be available to see clients at Needham Mitnick & Pollack’s offices in Falls Church as well as my present office in Fairfax.

Needham Mitnick & Pollack is a well established Elder Law, Estate, Disability & Special Needs Planning law firm that can assist clients with Wills, Trusts, Probate, Trust Administration, Powers of Attorney, Advance Medical Directives, Guardianships, Long Term Care Planning, Disability Planning, Medicaid Eligibility, Veterans Benefits and Special Needs Trusts.

For more information on the law firm of Needham Mitnick & Pollack, please click here.

Fairfax Virginia Attorney Sheri Abrams’ blog “Virginia Disability Law Blog” has been chosen as one of the National Top 100 Legal Blogs by Attorney.org.

The Circle of Support Conference is a conference for families of children with special needs and the professionals who work with them. The conference is sponsored by the ARC of Prince William County.

The conference is taking place on Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 8:30 AM until 3:30 PM.

The conference is taking place at: Hylton High School, 14051 Spriggs Road, Woodbridge, VA 22193.

For info about this conference please see this website: http://arcgpw.org/

Ms. Abrams will be speaking on The In’s and Out’s of Qualifying for Social Security Disability & SSI Benefits –

In this workshop, Sheri Abrams will discuss what social security disability and SSI benefits are, who qualifies for them (with emphasis on families of children with special needs), how the application and appeal process work, what to do if denied benefits, and when to hire an attorney and the costs involved. Sheri R. Abrams is an attorney specializing in Social Security Disability law and the preparation of wills, special needs trusts, living wills, financial powers of attorney, and health care powers of attorney. She is a sole practitioner in Fairfax, VA.

Fairfax Virginia Attorney Sheri Abrams has been selected by her peers as a member of Virginia’s Legal Elite for 2009.

In cooperation with the Virginia Bar Association, Virginia Business magazine asked lawyers throughout the commonwealth to nominate the best in their profession in 15 practice categories.

Ms. Abrams will be listed with the other winners in the December issue of Virginia Business magazine.

October 14, 2009 – 3:00 p.m.

The Lupus Foundation of America is proud to present live moderated chats, featuring the nation’s leading experts in lupus. This is your opportunity to ask a question and learn more about lupus from thought leaders in a number of medical disciplines associated with lupus.

The LFA welcomes Ms. Sheri R. Abrams. Ms. Abrams is a Fairfax, Virginia, Attorney dedicated to helping people with Social Security Disability Benefits issues, as well as working with people to prepare Special Needs Trusts, Wills, Living Wills, a Health Care Power of Attorney, or a Financial Power of Attorney.

Ms. Abrams is a solo practitioner in Virginia, whose niche-within-a-niche is in the Special Needs area of estate planning, which requires additional care and experience, to properly understand and meet the needs of the community involved.

Ms. Abrams has received an AV Superior Rating, the highest ranking possible in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.

For more information on this webchat please click here.

Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Abrams, Sheri R Receives 2009 Best of Fairfax Award

Best of Fairfax Award Honors Their Achievement

FAIRFAX June 8, 2009 — Abrams, Sheri R has been selected for the 2009 Best of Fairfax Award in the Local Business category.

Each year, The Best of Fairfax Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The Best of Fairfax Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally and data provided by third parties.

About The Best of Fairfax

The Best of Fairfax funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of Best of Fairfax Award is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The Best of Fairfax Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs.

SOURCE: The Best of Fairfax

CONTACT:
The Best of Fairfax
Email: PublicRelations@2009Award.org
URL: http://fairfax.2009award.org

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The law offices of Sheri R. Abrams, P.C. have moved to a new location right across from the Courthouse in Fairfax City Virginia.

Our new address is: 4015 Chain Bridge Road, Suite I, Fairfax, VA 22030

Our telephone number remains the same at (703) 934-5450