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Monthly Archives: July 2022
COVID-19 Negated Voluntary Quitting
Statutes deny benefits when claimant has voluntarily quit without good cause, meaning that claimant at least “impliedly rejects the employment and the employer by some action such as failing to provide notification of the absence.” Notification of absence occurred when … Continue reading
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Former Rep. Katie Hill Files for Bankruptcy after Unsuccessful Lawsuit
Former Representative Katie Hill (D-California), who owes hundreds of thousands of dollars to media parties she unsuccessfully sued over the publication of indecent photos while she was in office, has filed for bankruptcy. If successful, this could allow Hill to … Continue reading
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Right-to-Sue Letter Mandated
The Missouri Human Rights Act authorizes the Missouri Commission on Human Rights to investigate complaints and prosecute violations of the Act. The Act requires the Commission to complete its investigation within 180 days of receiving a complaint, after which the … Continue reading
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What taxpayers need to know about business related travel deductions
Business travel can be costly. Hotel bills, airfare or train tickets, cab fare, public transportation – it can all add up fast. The good news is business travelers may be able off-set some of those cost by claiming business travel … Continue reading
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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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