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Tax Benefits that have been Extended for 2015

On December 18, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act (PATH Act). The new law extends the following tax benefits: Additional Child Tax Credit – The income threshold limit was changed from $10,000, indexed … Continue reading

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Money Savings Tips for Your Utility Bill

Due to an abundant supply of natural gas and oil, the price to heat your home should be cheaper than last year.  However, in order to save even more money, here are a few tips for improving your utility bill: … Continue reading

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Tips for Saving Money

If you would like to stash away some extra cash this year, you may want to take advantage of these few money-saving tips: Pay in cash instead of using a debit/credit card. When you see how much you are actually … Continue reading

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The High Cost of Working Out

According to Money.com, Americans spend an average of $828.00 each year in gym membership dues.  If you would like to save on your gym membership expenses this year, here are a few tips that you can take advantage of: Negotiation … Continue reading

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Statute of Limitations for Fraud

The legal phrase “statute of limitations” simply means the deadline for some event.  The statute of limitations, or deadline, to discover a fraud that has occurred against you in Missouri is ten (10) years.  Once you discover the fraud, which … Continue reading

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One Fight can lead to Multiple Assaults

A person can be convicted of assault if they intend to injure someone and they physically touch that person.  During a fight, a person can hit someone multiple ways, such as pulling their hair, choking them, and punching them.  Although … Continue reading

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Elements for the Crime of Enticing a Minor

In order to be convicted of enticing a minor, the state needs to show that the defendant made a substantial step toward meeting the minor. The fact that no minor existed, or that a time and place for the meeting … Continue reading

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Attorney Fees in a Divorce

If you are facing a divorce, you have the ability to ask the judge for your spouse to pay your attorney fees.  However, you cannot ask for your attorney fees to be paid if your spouse is challenging your relocation … Continue reading

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Have You Been Injured?

Have you been injured in an accident of some sort, like a work accident or a car accident?  If so, our law office may be able to assist you.  We help our clients through tough times in their lives, including … Continue reading

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Appealing Your Missouri Tax Notice

Missouri law allows a taxpayer to appeal a tax assessment by the Missouri Department of Revenue within sixty (60) days from mailing or delivery of the tax assessment, whichever is earlier.  Even if Missouri mails the notice of assessment to … Continue reading

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