2012 August | Littman Krooks LLP

Archive for August, 2012

Second Circuit Sets Important Precedent Upholding New York Prohibition on Aversive Interventions

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit of New York, in Bryant v. New York State Education Department upheld New York’s regulatory prohibition on the the use of “aversive interventions,” which are negative consequences or stimuli administered to children who exhibit problematic and disruptive behavior that impedes their education. The interventions can include electric shock, food limitations, and restraints in [...]

Understanding the Medicaid Transfer Penalty

In a previous entry, we examined the asset and income rules for Medicaid, the joint federal and state program that many seniors rely on for nursing home care or, in the state of New York, home health care. Here, we look at the details of another important Medicaid rule: limitations on the transfer of assets. [...]

Summer Camp Can Provide A Tax Break

As kids enjoy a carefree summer at camp, parents may be more concerned about the cost. In some cases, there may be a tax break available. On average, parents spend more than two thousand dollars to send their children to four weeks of summer camp. Any tax credit is surely welcome. In the case of [...]

Recent Posts

Categories

Monthly Archives

New York City Office

Westchester Office

Dutchess Office

Archive for August, 2012

Second Circuit Sets Important Precedent Upholding New York Prohibition on Aversive Interventions

Understanding the Medicaid Transfer Penalty

Summer Camp Can Provide A Tax Break