Monthly Archives: June 2015

Paying a Family Member’s Debt

A question often asked is whether there are any tax implications to paying a debt for a family member.  The answer is yes. Every year, a person can give a gift up to $14,000.00 to one person without having to … Continue reading

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Going After Someone’s Ownership in a Business

A charging order allows a creditor to receive the distributions of a debtor’s business to the debtor in order to pay off a debt.  This allows the creditor to stand in the shoes of the debtor when receiving any money … Continue reading

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Suing an Out-of-State Defendant in Your State

If you engage in a transaction or business with someone or a company that is outside Missouri, but you are located in Missouri, and the transaction goes awry, you are able to sue that person or company in Missouri.  Missouri … Continue reading

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Small Business Retirement Plan Penalty

If you are a small business with a retirement plan, here are a few tips you should check out: Plan administrators and sponsors who fail to file the required forms can face up to $15,000 in penalties per return. There … Continue reading

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Failure to Deposit Payroll Taxes

If you are an employer, the IRS requires that you make your payroll tax deposits through the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS).  However, if you fail to use the EFTPS to make the deposits, the IRS will assess a … Continue reading

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Confusing Contract Terms

In order to have a valid contract in Missouri, there must a meeting of the minds.  This means that one person must offer the terms, and the other person involved must accept those terms.  If the other person sends different … Continue reading

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Modifying Child Support for Taxes

Missouri law states that a parent cannot attempt to modify the amount of child support that they are supposed to pay because of a change in tax circumstances.  In order to modify a child support order, there must be a … Continue reading

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Mean Conduct Does Not Equate to Termination of Maintenance

When trying to modify or stop your child support or alimony payments, the courts cannot consider the actions of your ex-spouse or your children.  Despite your ex-spouse being mean to you or your children treating you with disrespect, the courts … Continue reading

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18+ Child Support

Missouri statutes state that child support generally ends at age 18.  However, child support can extend longer than age 18 if the child attends college or is handicapped.  If the child attends college, then the obligation to pay child support … Continue reading

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Tax Tips for a Disaster

Storm season is upon us, and in light of the upcoming weather, here are a few tips to remember in order to try and save your records: Make your documents electronic. Scan and save as many documents as possible. This … Continue reading

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