October 2020 Newsletter

 

NEWSLETTER / October 2020

South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS) is a non-profit law firm. We provide free legal services in a wide variety of civil (non-criminal) legal matters to eligible low income residents of South Carolina. Our mission is to provide legal services to protect the rights and represent the interests of low income South Carolinians.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 DEADLINE FOR
REQUESTING MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE FOR HUD

HUD allows borrowers to delay making a mortgage payment under the Forbearance for Borrowers or COVID 19 National Emergency Program. The deadline to request the COVID 19 Forbearance is December 31, 2020.

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NOVEMBER 21 – DEADLINE FOR NON-INCOME TAX FILERS TO REGISTER FOR STIMULUS PAYMENT

The deadline to register for an Economic Impact Payment using the Non-filers tool is extended to November 21, 2020 for those who have not received their Economic Impact Payment and do not normally file a tax return.

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
BEHAVIORS

Domestic violence is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship. More than 2 in 5 women will experience either physical violence, sexual violence, or intimate partner stalking in their lifetimes.

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UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND DISCRIMINATION AGAINST LGBTQ+ EMPLOYEES

Were you fired after you began to transition, or your employer found out you identified as a member of the LGBTQ+ community? South Carolina Legal Services may be able to help with your unemployment appeal.

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SOCIAL SECURITY
BENEFITS

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that benefits will increase by 1.3% in 2021. The maximum monthly SSI benefit will be $794 for a single person and $1,191 for a married couple.

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