Sears Files for Chapter 11 Protection

Sears Holdings Corp. filed for chapter 11 protection with a plan to close roughly 142 more stores. The chapter 11 filing to reorganize debts follows a decade of revenue declines, Related imagehundreds of store closures, and years of trying to turn the company around.

The company listed $6.9 billion in assets and $11.3 billion in liabilities in documents filed in the U.S Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of New York.

If you are thinking about filing for bankruptcy contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at Hoorfarlaw.com

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Delay for Start of 2019 Filing Season

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) has issued a report statement that the 2019 tax filing season will likely be delayed due to under staffing issues.

Due to the lengthy process to hire employees, the TIGTA report says positions might not be quickly filled causing risk to the timelines of the information technology updates.Seal of the United States Treasury Inspector G...

Delays in updating, modifying, and testing these technology systems will result in a delayed start of the 2019 filing season.

If you are having tax trouble contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at Hoorfarlaw.com

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Springfield Lawyer in Tax Trouble

According to the KC Star, Springfield attorney Brad Bradshaw had approximately $119,000 in tax liens filed against him.  Mr. Bradshaw is well known for being a proponent of legalizing medical marijuana.None

If you are in tax trouble and need to speak with someone, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at Hoorfarlaw.com.

 

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Haunted Office Party!

Join us for a Haunted Office party!  On October 26, 2018 between 4-6pm, our law office will be transformed into a spooky haunted house.  Bring your costumes and join us for free candy, free spooks, and free fun for everyone of all ages.  Please direct all questions to reception@hoorfarlaw.com.  We can’t wait to see you there!

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American Tire Files for Bankruptcy to Cut Debt by $1.1 Billion

American Tire Distributors Inc., filed for chapter 11 protection in Delaware after reaching a deal with most of its bondholders to cut about $1.1 billion of debt. Bondholders will get equity in a new, reorganized version of the company through a plan that is still subject to court approval, according to the filing.

The company has yet to reach a deal with a group of senior leaders, however, and said those talks will continue.

If you are thinking about filing for bankruptcy contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or go to our website at Hoorfarlaw.com

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New Law Cancels Christmas (and other holidays)

The new tax law known as the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, has eliminated the deduction for any expenses related to entertainment, amusement, or recreation. However, businesses can still deduct 50% of the cost of business meals as long as they are to a current or potential business customer, client, consultant, or business contract.

However, the new tax law may essentially terminate a business’ ability to deduct holiday parties and other celebrations for their employees and clients.

If you are having tax trouble and need assistance, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at Hoorfarlaw.com

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Former Jackson County Executive sentenced to 27 months in federal prison

A federal judge sentenced disgraced former Jackson county Executive Mike Sanders to 27 months in prison for engineering a kickback scheme in which he spent tens of thousands of dollars in embezzled campaign fund to pay for trips, buy fine wine and carry out political dirty tricks.

The sentence includes 3 years of supervised release after Sanders, who under the federalImage result for mike sanders system will serve a minimum of 23 months of incarceration. He must report to prison of November 5th.

If you are having legal difficulties and would like to contact our law office you can do so by calling 816-524-4949 or visit our website at Hoorfarlaw.com

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10 Year Anniversary

Our office will be celebrating 10 years of business in October! We would like to do something special, so we need your help by taking this poll!

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Lindsay Lohan’s Mom Files for Bankruptcy

Lindsay Lohan’s mom is seeking bankruptcy protection to save her home. Dina Lohan filed a chapter 13 petition in Long Island, estimating her debts at more than $1 million. According to the documents, her house is valued at $1.27 million.Image result for dina lohan

The house has been in foreclosure and was scheduled to go on the auction block. The bankruptcy effectively halts the sale.

If you are thinking about filing for bankruptcy, you can call our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at Hoorfarlaw.com

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New York Lawsuit Targets Student Loan Debt Relief Fraud

New York’s attorney general sued 10 companies and 2 executives over their alleged roles in a scam to induce thousands of struggling borrowers into buying student loan debt-relief services that they could have received for free.Image result for fraud

If you have been a victim of fraud contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at Hoorfarlaw.com

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