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Undo that Default Judgment
Got a default judgment? Missouri allows you to undo the default judgment and reopen the case for mistake, inadvertence, surprise or excusable neglect. In addition, you must show that you have a meritorious defense and good cause for setting aside … Continue reading
New mileage rates? Hooray!
The IRS has issued the 2014 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductable cost of operating an automobile. Beginning on January 1, 2014, the standard mileage rates for the use of an automobile will be: 56 cents per … Continue reading
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Bankruptcy Court… You Can’t Touch This
A person who has filed for bankruptcy is entitled to the Earned Income Tax Credit. A bankruptcy court has recently ruled that the Earned Income Tax Credit is a type of public assistance for low-income families and is therefore exempt … Continue reading
Is your spouse innocent?
When filing taxes, a husband and wife can file a joint return or separate returns. If they file a joint return, then each spouse is responsible for everything in the return and all taxes owed. However, a spouse can file … Continue reading
Incorporate Your Business
If you have a business that is not registered or properly incorporated and you sign a contract, you can be held personally liable for that contract. Using a fictitious name will not protect you either. In order to fully protect … Continue reading
Liberate your Home from Creditors
Missouri currently allows you to save your home and protect it from your creditors as long as you have $15,000 or less in equity in your home. Equity is the value of your home that exceeds any mortgages. However, if … Continue reading
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Paying Your Attorney for Copies? Not so Fast…
A recent Missouri Court of Appeals case has stated that clients do not have to pay for the return of their original documents. However, attorneys can still charge you to make copies of documents. If you are ever dealing … Continue reading
Debtors 1 – Creditors 0
With persistence and determination, Ohio NACBA members were successful in persuading the republican controlled, Ohio legislature to raise the homestead exemption by over $100,000,00. Since then, trustees in Ohio have battled against the debtor’s use of the new exemption. The … Continue reading
Job Search Expenses May Lower Your Taxes
Summer is often a time when people make major life decisions. Common events include buying a home, getting married or changing jobs. If you’re looking for a new job in your same line of work, you may be able to … Continue reading
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Defense of Marriage Act Ruled Unconstitutional
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional as a deprivation of the equal liberty of persons that is protected by the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. DOMA (Public Law 104-199). DOMA … Continue reading
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