What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California.
Well, I have a long and complicated story, but I will try to make it as brief and to the point as I possibly can.
About three years ago I was diagnosed with a brain injury, and put on permanent disability. At the time that I received my diagnosis, we also lost our home, along with all of our possessions, and by this time I had accumulated approx $20,000 in debt, due to being out of work for two years.
Before I left my home the creditors were threatening to sue, but I told that I had nothing (the truth) and that I would consider any future contact to he harassment.
We really didn't have any place to go in California, and none of the social agencies really seemed interested in helping me. My wife's family owns land overseas, so we fled over there to have a roof over our heads. The problem is that I'm not getting very much in disability, and it is not at all cheap to live over here. Also, the conditions are somewhat primitive, and I'm often sick. Unfortunately I cannot afford a plane ticket home, and even if I could, there is no place to go.
Someone told me that I should post something on Go Fund Me, but I'm not sure if that is such a good idea due to the fact that I'm not certain if money I receive from online donors would be considered a taxable income or not? If I received enough money to buy a plane ticket, could my creditors from three - four years ago demand part of the money? Would the IRS consider the donations as taxable income?
Any info greatly appreciated.
Well, I have a long and complicated story, but I will try to make it as brief and to the point as I possibly can.
About three years ago I was diagnosed with a brain injury, and put on permanent disability. At the time that I received my diagnosis, we also lost our home, along with all of our possessions, and by this time I had accumulated approx $20,000 in debt, due to being out of work for two years.
Before I left my home the creditors were threatening to sue, but I told that I had nothing (the truth) and that I would consider any future contact to he harassment.
We really didn't have any place to go in California, and none of the social agencies really seemed interested in helping me. My wife's family owns land overseas, so we fled over there to have a roof over our heads. The problem is that I'm not getting very much in disability, and it is not at all cheap to live over here. Also, the conditions are somewhat primitive, and I'm often sick. Unfortunately I cannot afford a plane ticket home, and even if I could, there is no place to go.
Someone told me that I should post something on Go Fund Me, but I'm not sure if that is such a good idea due to the fact that I'm not certain if money I receive from online donors would be considered a taxable income or not? If I received enough money to buy a plane ticket, could my creditors from three - four years ago demand part of the money? Would the IRS consider the donations as taxable income?
Any info greatly appreciated.
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