Tag Archives: LOCH

Divorce and Social Security

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

Under the New Rules Due to new laws regulating the administration of Social Security benefits, divorced spouses, under the age of 62, will no longer be able to collect spousal benefits while their own Social Security benefits continue to grow.  … Continue reading →

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Rear-End Collisions

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

Missouri law states that if you rear-end another person’s car, you will be deemed guilty and at-fault for the car accident unless you can prove otherwise. If you have been in a car accident and need some help, contact our … Continue reading →

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Missouri Supreme Court Rules Attorneys Must Tell the Entire Truth

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

In an action against Sanford Krigel of the law firm Krigel and Krigel, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled that an attorney is not allowed to provide false or misleading testimony or statements. If you are looking for an honest attorney … Continue reading →

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Alimony

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

Alimony that is received by a taxpayer must be included as income on that person’s tax return. Anyone who pays alimony can deduct the alimony payments on the first page of their federal tax return. However, in order to be … Continue reading →

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Student Loan Interest

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

If you went to law school in the last 50 years, then there is a good chance that you had to take out some sort of student loan.  While your student loan payments may be killing your wallet, Uncle Same … Continue reading →

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Tax Preparation Fees

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

An often overlooked itemized deduction is the deduction of tax preparation fees.  Generally, anyone you pay to prepare or assist in the preparation or review of your income tax return can be deducted on Schedule A. The tax preparation fees … Continue reading →

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When Child Support Modification Takes Effect

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

In Missouri, the modification of a child support request takes effect at the time the motion or request is served on the other party.  It does not take effect when the change of circumstances actually occurred.  If you would like … Continue reading →

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Setting Aside a Judgment

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

In Kansas, after a judgment is entered, a person can try and set aside, or vacate, the judgment in order to have the case re-litigated.  However, in order to set aside the judgment, the person must show that there was … Continue reading →

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Reducing Your Alimony or Maintenance Payments

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

In Missouri, in order to try and reduce your alimony payments or maintenance payments to a former spouse, you must show that you have had a substantial and lasting change in circumstances from when the alimony or maintenance payments were … Continue reading →

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Entertainment is Subject to Sales Tax

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

Missouri has ruled that a person must pay sales tax on any activity that occurs in any place of amusement, entertainment, or recreation.  This rule includes dance lessons, as Miss Dianna’s School of Dance learned earlier this year.  Therefore, if … Continue reading →

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