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Artisan's and Mechanic's Liens are a way for workers to make sure they get paid for their work.
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This article describes what part the community has in issuing liquor licenses in Baltimore City.
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This article describes how to create a nonprofit organization.
Civil Rights
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Civil rights generally refers to the rights that individuals living in the United States have under the United States Constitution , certain federal laws, the Maryland constitution and certain state laws.
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There are a number of federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination because of age, race, color, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion and pregnancy.
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Several federal statutes (laws) allow people whose civil rights have been violated to sue the violator(s).
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In addition to the general requirements you must meet in order to vote in Maryland, there are special rules if you have been convicted of certain crimes and/or are currently under certain restrictions within the criminal justice system.
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The Fifteenth Amendment (Amendment XV) to the United States Constitution prohibits each government in the United States from denying a citizen the right to vote based on that citizen's "race, color, or previous condition of servitude" (i.e., slavery). It was ratified on February 3, 1870.
Immigration
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American immigration law is federal law, so it is the same in all states of the United States.
Personal Injury
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You are likely to find a "contingency fee" in personal injury cases, accidental claims, property damage cases, or other cases where a large amount of money is in contention.
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For a number of reasons, personal injury is an area of the law that is generally not suited to self-representation. This section will give you an overview of the law, give you some tips on things to look out for and help you to find an attorney.
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Generally, recoveries for physical harm are not taxable. Other types of monetary settlements are taxable.
Taxes
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If someone else helps you to prepare your taxes, you can check out their credentials.
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If your earned income (income from a job) falls below certain levels, you may qualify for a reduction in taxes and possibly a refund.
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Montgomery County was the first local jurisdiction in the country to establish a local Earned Income Credit Program. The County will match a taxpayer's State Refundable EIC dollar for dollar.
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Information on ordering or downloading tax forms, filing electronically, and dealing with tax preparers.
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The IRS has established a form to allow tax payers to get refunds directly deposited into multiple accounts, or to save all or a portion of the refund in U.S. Savings Bonds.
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Divorce can affect your income taxes. Your written settlement agreement should state how you and your spouse will handle:
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The Tax Saver's Credit allows low and moderate income people who contribute to an IRA or qualified retirement plan may be able to get a tax credit up to $1,000.
Veterans/Military
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The law limits the amount of rent active military personnel have to pay if they are transferred.
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The Servicemember's Civil Relief Act (SCRA) (formerly the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act (SSCRA)) suspends certain civil obligations to enable service members to devote full attention to duty and relieve stress on the deployed servicemembers’ family members.
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Outline of disability compensation for veterans
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