Is Victim Compensation Taxable?  No, victims who have received money from the World Trade Center Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) do The post Are VCF Awards Taxable? A 9/11 Attorney Explains appeared first on Pitta & Baione LLP.…

The deadline for certain 9/11 survivors, responders, and others to register for the 911 victim compensation fund (VCF) is quickly The post VCF Registration Deadline Approaching appeared first on Pitta & Baione LLP.…

On February 25, 2021, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and Senator Tammy Duckworth introduced legislation to create the Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act. The post Rep. Maloney, Sen. Duckworth Reintroduce 9/11-Style Fund for Essential Workers appeared first on Pitta & Baione LLP.…

On February 5, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that individuals with 9/11-related cancers and pulmonary diseases would be The post 9/11 Community Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine appeared first on Pitta & Baione LLP.…

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals who passed away as a result of a 9/11-related health condition could be expected to The post Will Listing COVID-19 as the Cause of Death Impact a VCF Claim? appeared first on Pitta & Baione LLP.…

The death toll of the COVID-19 pandemic has been severe. As of the publication date, the CDC estimates that nearly The post 9/11 VCF Serves as Inspiration for Lawmaker’s Proposed Fund for Families of COVID-19 Nursing Home Victims appeared first on Pitta & Baione LLP.…

Last month, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced that it had charged Sally Spinosa, The post Recent Indictment of Former NYPD Sergeant for 9/11 Benefits Fraud Reinforces VCF Commitment to Fraud Prevention appeared first on Pitta & Baione LLP.…