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Deductible Sex Changes

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

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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Dressmaker Alfred Angelo Says Its Dresses are Not Coming

Three weeks after filing for bankruptcy, the bridal company Alfred Angelo has told its customers that their dresses won’t be coming. Customers who believe they are owed money should file a proof of claim. If you need representation in bankruptcy … Continue reading

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Using Bankruptcy to Escape Student Loans

It is very difficult to have bankruptcy erase your student loan debt.  In order to satisfy the undue hardship portion of the test in order to discharge student loan debt, you will need to show that you are unable to … Continue reading

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Scam Artists Posing as Our Law Office

Our office received a complaint today alleging that we sent out a letter claiming that we would sue that person if they did not pay a debt. Our office does not sue anyone for not paying their credit card debt … Continue reading

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Attacking a Cop is a Costly Dangerous Felony

Missouri law requires that a person serve 85% of their sentence if they are convicted of a dangerous felony.   Assaulting a police officer is considered a dangerous felony and therefore, if convicted of the crime, you may not be eligible … Continue reading

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Repossessing Your Dog

Missouri courts will not honor contracts with pet adoption shelters that transfer ownership of a pet to you but then cite specific conditions which would cause the animal shelter to take the pet back.  Once the pet has been transferred … Continue reading

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Cannot Appeal a Motion for Summary Judgment

Missouri courts have stated that a court’s decision regarding a motion for summary judgment, whether it is denied or approved, is not appealable.  Since they are not appealable, it is important to respond to a motion for summary judgment as … Continue reading

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Cisco Systems Announces 1,100 Layoffs

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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Student Tardiness does not Warrant a Search

A Missouri court has ruled that if a student is tardy or late, the student should not be subjected to a search of their body or property.  A school should only search a student if there is some neutral policy … Continue reading

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