Monthly Archives: May 2016

Offer-in-Compromise

An Offer-in-Compromise is an agreement between the IRS and the taxpayer that settles the taxpayer’s tax debt and allows the taxpayer to pay less than the full amount that is owed.  Whenever you watch TV and you see a commercial … Continue reading

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Free Cars For Car Salesman

Salesmen and saleswomen have the ability to use their employer’s vehicles tax free, both at work and at home. However, the exclusion comes with some pretty onerous requirements: 1.The salesman or saleswoman must be a full time employee 2.The car … Continue reading

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Common Personal Income Tax Return Penalties

The first penalty is not really a penalty, but it occurs so often that I thought I would mention it.  Any unpaid amounts to the IRS accrue interest from the due date of the return until the date of payment.  … Continue reading

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Loan Modifications

Come see Camron speak at the National Business Institute CLE seminar ” BOOT CAMP: Foreclosure and Loan Workout Procedures” on June 13th, 2016, at the Crowne Plaza Kansas City. His presentation will cover Loan Modifications. For more information please visit: … Continue reading

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Denial of a Chapter 13 Plan is Not Appealable

Missouri has stated that a denied Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan cannot be appealed.  A Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan is the repayment plan that a debtor proposes to the court in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.  A bankruptcy debtor must have a … Continue reading

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Appealing a Default Judgment

In Missouri, if a default judgment is entered against you, you cannot immediately file an appeal to the Missouri appellate courts.  Instead, you must take the appropriate action in the court that issued the default judgment.  A default judgment can … Continue reading

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Essential Terms for a Commercial Lease

If you are a landlord or a tenant of a commercial space and are not familiar with commercial leases, here are a list of important terms that every commercial lease should include: Description of the Premises – It is important … Continue reading

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Title Insurance Claims

If you purchased title insurance on a piece of real estate and you discover a title defect in your real estate, you may be able to sue your title insurance company and assert a title insurance claim.  When determining damages … Continue reading

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Appealing Child Support

Temporary child support orders are not subject to appeal, even if they are labeled a judgment.  If you are facing a child support award that you are unhappy with, contact our office at 816-524-4949 or www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Common Tax Filing Errors

Before you file your tax return, make sure you double-check your return for these common mistakes: Wrong or missing Social Security Numbers. Misspelled names. Filing status errors. Math mistakes. Incorrect bank account numbers for direct deposits. Unsigned forms. If you … Continue reading

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