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Amazon May Be Collecting Taxes Soon

The state of Mississippi is now requiring that any company that sells items through the mail above $250,000 per year will be subject to collecting the state’s sales tax.  This means that companies such as Amazon and Quill will be … Continue reading

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Don’t Run at Someone with a Stick

Don’t Run at Someone with a Stick A Missouri man who ran at another person holding a long stick was found guilty of attempting to cause harm to a person with a dangerous instrument. If you have been charged with … Continue reading

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Cannot Claim Ineffective Assistance of Counsel when You Represent Yourself

A Missouri defendant represented himself in his criminal trial.  After he lost, he attempted to appeal his guilty verdict citing ineffective assistance of counsel.  Missouri courts have ruled that, when you represent yourself voluntarily, you cannot claim ineffective assistance of … Continue reading

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It’s a Girl

Egg donors have to go through a barrage of tests and hormone therapies and as such are compensated rather well. The payout for enduring the process generally runs around $50,000 for those who make it through. In Perez v. Commissioner … Continue reading

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Lee’s Summit Man Convicted of Mortgage Fraud

A Lee’s Summit man was recently convicted of mortgage fraud for stealing $3.7 million dollars.  Albert Roberts was sentenced to four (4) years in prison without parole and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $1.9 million dollars.  If … Continue reading

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You’ve Won a New Car

If you win the prize on a game show in California you have to pay a 10% withholding tax at the conclusion of the filming of the show. So if you didn’t win cash or bring a stack of hundreds … Continue reading

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Do You Believe in Miracles

The United States Olympic Committee awards cash prizes for bringing home the gold, and silver and bronze. These prizes are taxable despite complaints from lawmakers that, like the games themselves, roll around every couple of years. However, for most athletes … Continue reading

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Pirate treasure and other found money

Unlike the pirates of the past who were stealing from the Spanish crown, any U.S. taxpayer who finds buried loot will have to pay income taxes on it. This was established in Cesarini v. United States. Mr. Cesarini bought a … Continue reading

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Business Bankruptcy Filings Increase

In comparing October 2016 to October 2015, business bankruptcy filings has increased 21% nationwide according to Epic Systems, Inc.  In October 2016, 401 business bankruptcy filings occurred. If you are interested in learning more about bankruptcy, contact our law office … Continue reading

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Two Years to Sue a Doctor

In Missouri, you have two (2) years from when you learned of your injury to file a medical malpractice lawsuit against a physician or other medical professional.  If you have been injured, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit … Continue reading

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