Last month it was discovered that the IRS realized that illegal immigrants stole more than 1 million Social Security Numbers from Americans. To make matters worse, the IRS knew about the problem five (5) years ago but never told anyone about the problem, including the people whose identities were stolen.
If you are having tax troubles, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.
A Missouri court recently ruled that a man trespassed on his own land when his wife filed a protection order against the man in order to keep him away from her. Upon returning to his property, the man was arrested for trespassing.
If you have been charged with a crime and need legal representation, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.
In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the bankrupt debtor makes monthly payments to the Chapter 13 Trustee in order to, usually, save their home from foreclosure. If the mortgage company does not apply the monthly payments correctly, the mortgage company has violated the discharge injunction put in place by the bankruptcy. When the mortgage company misapplies payments while in bankruptcy, the mortgage company can be sued by the bankrupt debtor for compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees.
If you want to discuss bankruptcy or believe you have a mortgage issue, feel free to contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.
Missouri courts allow a parent to abate (reduce) child support when the parent is denied visitation without good cause.
If you have been denied visitation of your child and would like to speak to an attorney, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.
The average price of investment properties purchased to rent – instead of being used as a primary residence – went up a whopping 15.3% in 2015 according to the National Association of Realtors. Rent prices also escalated nearly 14% since 2014, creating an increased market in the landlord business. Before jumping into the investing business, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, don’t over borrow on a mortgage. Make sure that the monthly mortgage does not take up more than half the collected rent in order to stay in a positive monthly cash flow. Next, always factor in potential maintenance and repairs. Hire a contractor to estimate renovation costs that could affect long-term returns. Lastly, purchase an investment home close to your actual home. More than likely, you already know this market and area well and you can make easily make sure that your property is being taken care of. If you need help with your investments, contact our office at 816-524-4949 or check out our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.
Circumstantial evidence is any evidence that does not directly prove a fact but gives rise to a logical inference that the fact exists. The evidence can be used to establish a fact beyond a reasonable doubt. In a recent Missouri DUI case, circumstantial evidence was used to prove that a person was driving a car, even though the car’s engine was not running, when the car was in the middle of an intersection, the car’s lights were on, and the keys were in the ignition.
If you think you may need legal assistance, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.
A Missouri court will not consider the defense of self-defense against a charge of assault, murder, or some other violent crime unless the defendant can show that a reasonable person believes that deadly force is necessary to protect the defendant against immediate death or serious physical injury.
If you have been charged with a crime and need assistance, feel free to contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.
Missouri law provides that information from probationers to their probation officers is privileged information and should not be used as evidence.
If you have been charged with a crime and need to speak to an attorney, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.
In order to be convicted of first degree burglary in Missouri, a person must break into a building where a person is present. If no one is in the building at the time of the burglary, then the person cannot be convicted of first degree burglary.
If you have been charged with a crime and need to speak to an attorney, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.
Hiring your kids at your business can have many benefits from teaching kids valuable life skills to getting some awesome potential tax breaks. First, payroll and unemployment taxes may not apply. If you run a single-member LLC, a spousal partnership, or a sole proprietorship, the IRS doesn’t require children under the age of 18 to pay Social Security or Medicare and those under 21 don’t require unemployment taxes on their behalf. Wages that you pay your kids are also considered a tax-deductible business expense – lowering your tax liability. Since these tax benefits can be quite substantial, be prepared for potential IRS scrutiny. Make sure to keep adequate documentation and payroll records to prove that your children are participating in the business. Your children, despite potentially being minors, may also have to file a tax return if their earned income exceeds the standard deduction. If you have tax trouble, contact our office at 816-524-4949 or check out our website at Hoorfarlaw.com.