Episode317

Advice for Veterans on Filing Taxes

America’s Heroes Group podcast, episode 317, addresses a number of issues and common questions that Veterans have about filing taxes with panelist David Milansec, who is a military family member and the President/Founder of Katz Milansec.

 

In episode 317, Milansec describes the difference between an LLC and S Corporation, how to reduce your self-employment tax, and offers many other insights for Veterans when it comes to handling taxes. 

 

“I see a lot of small business owners who pay too much in taxes,” Milansec said. “One of the things that people pay way too much of is self-employment tax.” 

 

America Heroes Group’s mission is to honor and respect the relentless commitment, ultimate sacrifice, and unwavering dedication of our retired Veterans and Active Service members thereby empowering and transforming their lives as they age in place and reacclimate back into society through identifying and positioning local and national communities as military friendly.

 

Listen to America’s Heroes Group Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Pandora. Or, tune in live every Saturday from 4-6 pm CST on iHeartRadio or on our Facebook page.

 

Episode312

Providing Quality Healthcare for Women Veterans

America’s Heroes Group Podcast, episode 312, addresses the topic of healthcare for women. Panelist Krystal Lynn Gilewski offers her perspective as the Women Veteran’s Program Manager at the Hines Department of Veteran Affairs and a licensed social worker.  

 

The Hines Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) is the largest VA in Illinois and offers Veterans quality healthcare. The hospital has treated more than 44,000 Veterans going back as far as World War II. 

 

“The way we look at care and how we deliver care needs to start shifting to thinking from a woman Veteran’s perspective,” Gilewski said. “With the women Veterans’ population increasing by thousands each year, an emphasis on quality healthcare is becoming crucial.”

 

America Heroes Group’s mission is to honor and respect the relentless commitment, ultimate sacrifice, and unwavering dedication of our retired Veterans and Active Service members thereby empowering and transforming their lives as they age in place and reacclimate back into society through identifying and positioning local and national communities as military friendly.

 

Listen to America’s Heroes Group Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Pandora. Or, tune in live every Saturday from 4-6 pm CST on iHeartRadio or on our Facebook page.

 

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How U.S. Veterans Can Be Protected from Fraud

America’s Heroes Group podcast, episode 307, addresses the topic of caregiving and protecting senior Veterans from fraud. Keisha L. Jackson, a caregiver and U.S. Air Force Veteran joins us along with panelist Troy Broussard, a Veteran and Senior Advisor with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Veterans and Military Families Initiatives. 

 

“There was a report by the Federal Trade Commission done in 2021 that found that over 260 million dollars was lost from specific scams targeting Veterans and their families,” Broussard said. “Scammers know that Veterans have access to different benefits than the regular population.”

 

AARP aims to empower people as they age and has initiatives to improve the lives of senior Veterans from health benefits, educational resources, and assistance in avoiding fraud. 

 

America Heroes Group’s mission is to honor and respect the relentless commitment, ultimate sacrifice, and unwavering dedication of our retired Veterans and Active Service members thereby empowering and transforming their lives as they age in place and reacclimate back into society through identifying and positioning local and national communities as military friendly.

 

Listen to America’s Heroes Group Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Pandora. Or, tune in live every Saturday from 4-6 pm CST on iHeartRadio or on our Facebook page.

 

Housing Access for Low-Income Veterans

Housing Access for Low-Income Veterans

America’s Heroes Group podcast, episode 303, addresses the topic of housing issues and rights for Veterans. Panelist Amy Hozer-Weber, Director of Civil Practice at the Veteran Advocacy Project, joins us along with Brent Filbert, a retired 30 year U.S. Veteran. 

 

“In the United States, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, approximately 40,056 Veterans are homeless on any given night,” Hozer-Weber said. 

 

The Veteran Advocacy Project (VAP) provides legal services to Veterans who can’t afford them. The organization aims to keep low-income veterans in their homes with access to healthcare. “What we are able to do is help those that seek assistance,” Hozer-Weber said. 

 

America Heroes Group’s mission is to honor and respect the relentless commitment, ultimate sacrifice, and unwavering dedication of our retired Veterans and Active Service members thereby empowering and transforming their lives as they age in place and reacclimate back into society through identifying and positioning local and national communities as military friendly.

 

Listen to America’s Heroes Group Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Pandora. Or, tune in live every Saturday from 4-6 pm CST on iHeartRadio or on our Facebook page.

 

Improving Healthcare for Veterans

Improving Healthcare for Veterans

America’s Heroes Group podcast, episode 302, addresses the topic of healthcare with Lori Roper, a Cook County Supervisor Attorney, and Kevin Hull, director of the Chicago Association for Research and Education in Science (CARES) organization. Hull is also the son and grandson of U.S. veterans.

 

“I felt it was my calling to be part of the advocacy for the issues I care about,” Hull said.

 

CARES aims to improve Veterans’ healthcare through supporting education and research at a number of hospitals and care centers.

 

America Heroes Group’s mission is to honor and respect the relentless commitment, ultimate sacrifice, and unwavering dedication of our retired Veterans and Active Service members thereby empowering and transforming their lives as they age in place and reacclimate back into society through identifying and positioning local and national communities as military friendly.

 

Listen to America’s Heroes Group Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Pandora. Or, tune in live every Saturday from 4-6 pm CST on iHeartRadio or on our Facebook page.

 
Updates On The Disabled American Veterans Organization

Updates on the Disabled American Veterans Organization

America’s Heroes Group Podcast, episode 283, discusses the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization with Arthurine Jones, a retired 27 year U.S. Veteran and full-time caregiver.

 

Jones is involved in Chapter 17 of the DAV in Hammond, Indiana, where there are regular meetings and an abundance of resources for Veterans.

 

“What I like about our meetings is that when I come in I can find out what is going on about legislation, what the DAV has done, and how we have expressed our voices,” Jones said. “I can go and educate myself and others.”

The DAV is a nonprofit charity that has been helping Veterans and their families get the resources they deserve since 1920. Visit their website for more information on how to join or to make a donation.

 

America Heroes Group’s mission is to honor and respect the relentless commitment, ultimate sacrifice, and unwavering dedication of our retired Veterans and Active Service members thereby empowering and transforming their lives as they age in place and reacclimate back into society through identifying and positioning local and national communities as military friendly.

 

Listen to America’s Heroes Group Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Pandora. Or, tune in live every Saturday from 4-6 pm CST on iHeartRadio or on our Facebook page.