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Deductible Sex Changes

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

One exception to deducting medical expenses for changing one;s appearance is that taxpayers have been allowed a deduction for a sex change operation. The taxpayer in the O’Donnabhain case was diagnosed with a gender-identity disorder because he felt he was … Continue reading →

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Ink Me

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

While beauty may be in the eye of the holder, the IRS says it’s not subjective whether expenses to improve or alter your looks are deductible. The rule still applies that you can’t deduct cosmetic surgery or similar items. This … Continue reading →

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Cisco Systems Announces 1,100 Layoffs

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

Cisco Systems, Inc. has announced that it will be laying off another 1,100 employees due to declining revenue. If you have declining revenue and need some advice, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Floyd Mayweather owes Taxes

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

The IRS has recently filed a tax lien against Floyd Mayweather for over $22 million.  This just proves that no on escapes the tax man, not even celebrities. If you are in tax trouble and need some help, contact our … Continue reading →

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It’s the End of the World

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

During the cold war, a forerunner in the preparation movement decided to build himself a nuclear fallout shelter. He then tried to offset the expense with a tax deduction, claiming the cost as a deduction for preventative medicine. The IRS … Continue reading →

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Bubble Family

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

Not all family expenses are deductible. One gentleman in New Jersey discovered this when he tried to deduct “a bubble of pure air”. He was fed up with the poor quality of the northern New Jersey air and tried to … Continue reading →

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Circus Camp

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

As any parent knows, kids are expensive especially once they can walk, talk, and play sports or other extracurricular activities. To help with these expenses, the government offers the Child and Dependent Care Credit. This credit is up to $1,050 … Continue reading →

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Home from Colorado

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

  Kansas, like several others, actually imposes a tax on the purchase or possession of a controlled substance within the state of Kansas. When the drug dealer pays the tax, they are given a special stamp to attach to the … Continue reading →

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Three Kansas Citizens Indicted for Tax Fraud

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

Three adult men from Kansas City were charged with twenty-three (23) counts of tax fraud.  According to the charges, the men prepared forty-seven (47) false tax returns in order to obtain tax refunds of $108,621. If you are in tax … Continue reading →

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IRS Accepting Returns that Skip the Obamacare Health Tax

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

Pursuant to President Trump’s executive order, the IRS will be accepting income tax returns that do not complete the requirement to report your health insurance on your income tax return.  However, the IRS has stated that it can, and may, … Continue reading →

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