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Author Archives: Camron Hoorfar
About 70% of Medical Debt Is Being Wiped Off Credit Reports
Effective July 1, the three major credit reporting bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) have removed medical debts that went into collection but were later paid from credit reports. Before this change, these types of debts would stay on credit reports … Continue reading
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Year-round tax planning: All taxpayers should understand eligibility for credits and deductions
Tax credits and deductions can help lower the amount of tax owed. All taxpayers should begin planning now to take advantage of the credits and deductions they are eligible for when they file their 2022 federal income tax return next … Continue reading
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Man Sentenced for Bankruptcy Fraud
A California man was sentenced 36 months in prison following a jury conviction in March 2022 on one count of mail fraud and one count of making a false representation in a bankruptcy proceeding. According to court documents, in January … Continue reading
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The Lottery Lawyer Won Their Trust, Then Lost Their Mega Millions
Jay Kurland established a practice providing legal and financial advice to lottery winners. He is now being accused of deception. As the FBI began questioning his insta-millionaire clients, things were not looking good. The jackpots handed over to Jay Kurland … Continue reading
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Gov. Parson signs law exempting World Cup tickets from sales tax
Missouri Governor Mike Parson recently signed a bill that will reduce the cost of World Cup tickets when the soccer tournament comes to Kansas City in 2026. The bill exempts tickets for the FIFA World Cup games from sales tax. … Continue reading
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An overview of the IRS’s 2022 Dirty Dozen tax scams
Compiled annually, the Dirty Dozen lists a variety of common scams that taxpayers can encounter anytime. The IRS warns taxpayers, tax professionals and financial institutions to beware of these scams. This year’s list is divided into five groups. Here’s an … Continue reading
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Former Toys ‘R’ Us Executives Face Trial over Botched Bankruptcy
Former Toys ‘R’ Us executives are set to stand trial over allegations that they misled suppliers about the retailer’s dismal financial condition while the company struggled to stay afloat in bankruptcy and then stiffed them on over $600 million of … Continue reading
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Insufficient Evidence for Resisting Arrest
The elements of resisting arrest include that defendant reasonably should have known that a police officer was making an arrest, of which there was no evidence, because police officers approached defendant bicyclist without lights and without siren. Failure to raise … Continue reading
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Best Traffic Lawyers Lee’s Summit Nomination
We are excited to announce our office has been nominated in the Best Traffic Lawyers category for CommunityVotes Lee’s Summit for 2022! The nomination period closes in September, so we hope you will check back in and vote for us … Continue reading
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Here are some things gig economy workers should know about their tax responsibilities
Many people take up gig work on a part-time or full-time basis, often through a digital platform like an app or website. Gig work, such driving a car for booked rides, selling goods online, renting out property, or providing other … Continue reading
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