Monthly Archives: June 2016

Taxing Women

States and cities across the country are finally coming to terms with the fact that feminine hygiene products are a necessity for women and are passing legislation to get rid of sales tax surrounding these items. The California Assembly Bill … Continue reading

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Hulk Hogan Forces Bankruptcy

Financial struggles aren’t avoided the more money an individual or company has. Recently, Gawker Media, an online media company with assets around $50 to $100 million, has recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy while appealing a $140 milling verdict for … Continue reading

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Surprises in Your Car

It’s officially road trip season and it’s common to allow your friend or significant other to take the wheel for a while so you can have a break from driving. Unfortunately for one Missouri driver, after being pulled over, one … Continue reading

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Tax Break for College Students

College students are always looking to save money in any way they can, especially when it comes to taxes. Fortunately for them, Uncle Sam gives them two potential credits, the American Opportunity Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit, in order … Continue reading

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It’s Called Random Drug Testing for a Reason

Many people work at companies where drug testing is common practice in order to retain employment. Recently, a Missouri resident tried to refuse a mandatory drug test by their employer based on the idea that it was inhumane and unfair … Continue reading

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Missouri Use Tax

Be careful what you buy on Amazon and other online stores! All tangible personal property that you store, use, or consume in the state of Missouri is subject to a use tax. It does not apply, however, to goods that … Continue reading

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Judges Have to Pay Their Taxes Too

A former U.S. Tax Court Judge and her husband have been indicted for obstructing an IRS audit and conspiracy to evade taxes of more than $400,000. It was found that for part of her term, Diane Kroupa and her husband … Continue reading

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Go for the Big Gulp, Stay for the Tax Payments

The IRS is now offering one more way to pay your taxes – the local 7-Eleven. Individual taxpayers can elect to pay their balance in cash through OfficialPayments.com and PayNearMe. After following a few short steps, the taxpayer will be … Continue reading

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You Have the Right to Remain Silent

Once a person has asserted a 4th Amendment right, such as the right to counsel, after receiving a Miranda Warning, interrogation is ceased. In most cases, in order to resume interrogation, the suspect must be re-read their Miranda rights. However, … Continue reading

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