Can Failing to File Taxes Lead to a Security Clearance Denial?

You probably know that if you’re busted for DUI or DWI or if you have a criminal record, a problem holding down a job, substance abuse issues, or a bankruptcy on your record, you could be denied a security clearance. The same goes for serious mental illness, domestic violence, or a problem taking orders from employers. But not filing your state and federal income tax returns? Maybe you didn’t know ...

Can Social Media Posts Impact Security Clearance?

Social media has taken our world by storm. In many ways, it’s had a positive impact, but it’s also had a negative impact on several aspects of people’s lives. Social media has led to extramarital affairs, it’s negatively impacted divorce proceedings and now, it’s hurting some people’s ability to get a security clearance. If you’re like most Americans, you have a Facebook and Instagram account. You ...

What if I Can't Get an Interim Security Clearance?

There are quite a few jobs requiring a security clearance that make an interim clearance a strict condition of employment. If you already have a security clearance , this is a non-issue, but not everyone can obtain an interim clearance easily. For those who find obtaining an interim clearance challenging because of something in their past, the ability to obtain interim clearance can mean the ...

Delinquent Debt & Security Clearance Denials

As you continue to research security clearance , you’ll soon discover that there are many reasons why someone’s security clearance application is denied – DUIs , a criminal record, domestic violence, alcoholism, substance abuse, financial problems, and so on. Applicants are consistently denied for financial issues, and there are good reasons for this. Despite the fact that it’s a widespread reason ...