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IRS gives bonuses to their employees who didn’t pay their taxes

In April of 2014, the IRS announced that it gave out almost $1.1 million in cash bonuses over a two year period to their employees who did not pay or underreported their taxes. In addition, the IRS gave out $2.8 … Continue reading

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No Guns for Criminals

Missouri has said that a person can be disqualified from obtaining a concealed carry permit for anyone who has been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving weapons. So be good out there if you want to obtain or … Continue reading

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Don’t Do Drugsā€¦And Admit It

  Missouri can charge you with driving while intoxicated if you are driving erratically, have slurred speech, and admit to have taken drugs. These three things give an officer probable cause to write you up a ticket for driving while … Continue reading

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Cars Without Titles

Missouri does not allow a car to be sold without the title being delivered to the buyer. The title does not have to be delivered at the same time that the car is sold, but it does need to be … Continue reading

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Sales Tax Can Getcha

When a company is responsible for collecting sales tax and paying it to Missouri, the corporate officers can also be held responsible. If the officer had direct control, supervision, or responsibility for making the payments, or filed the tax returns, … Continue reading

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Businesses Need Attorneys

Missouri has repeatedly said that a partnership or corporation can not appear in court unless they are with a Missouri licensed attorney. This is because an appearance by the business through a person other than an attorney constitutes the unlicensed … Continue reading

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Checking for Odometer Rollbacks

Missouri requires that a dealer or an individual selling a car reveal the total number of miles registered on the odometer and any alterations done to the odometer. If you believe a car’s mileage has been adjusted, you can do … Continue reading

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Missouri doesn’t respect Kansas jail time

Missouri provides a credit for jail time served if the jail is also in Missouri. Confinement in a Kansas jail is not subject to the credit. For more information check out this case: Missouri Supreme Court- SC93366 Visit our website … Continue reading

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Put my house in Bankruptcy?

Missouri allows a bankruptcy debtor to save $15,000 in equity in their home. Equity is the value of your home that exceeds any mortgages. If you file bankruptcy and have more than $15,000 in equity, the bankruptcy court may take … Continue reading

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Undo that Default Judgment

Got a default judgment? Missouri allows you to undo the default judgment and reopen the case for mistake, inadvertence, surprise or excusable neglect. In addition, you must show that you have a meritorious defense and good cause for setting aside … Continue reading

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