How Ponzi Scheme Victims Can Benefit From Tax Relief The prevalence of Ponzi schemes make us think of tax consequences of these mostly costly and painful losses. Fortunately, the IRS has provided some relief. CAPITAL LOSSES VS ORDINARY LOSSES 1. CAPITAL Losses…
An Overview of Misdemeanor Probation Misdemeanor probation, also called summary probation, is one of two forms of probation in California with the other being felony probation. Instead of going to jail, the defendant in a case can serve his or…
Miranda Rights If you have even watched a single legal drama or criminal TV show, you will most likely have heard of Miranda rights. The show will portray a police officer arresting a person and as the arrest is happening,…
Filing taxes online using a computer and being audited Tax Evasion in California When a person is a resident of California, the law requires them to pay taxes to the government. Taxation can occur at multiple levels and come from…
How to Optimize Your Chances of Obtaining SBA Loans The Obama administration-in the jobs proposal in 2010 before Congress-has asked for relatively significant increases to Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. In fact, such loans might be one of the most…
What Filing Status Might Lower Our Taxes the Most? Which filing status we choose could have rather significant implications on the taxes we pay. The US system – unlike its counterparts in other parts of the world – has put…
Belt Buckle Knives in California In order to ensure the safety of residents, California law makes a concerted effort to control and ban dangerous weapons. The country as a whole has a contentious debate over the legality of guns, but…
Battery and Serious Bodily Injury The crime of battery can have multiple variants. A battery can occur in many different circumstances and against any person. The law has ensured that there are certain sections of the penal code that address…
Getting a Talent Agent Many people out there have talents. Some choose to not make a career out of that talent, but others do. In our society, we are definitely aware of celebrities – especially actors and singers – due…
New Help from Government to Accelerate Short Sales Short sales, sometimes, are the last resort for struggling homeowners seeking to unload the burden of property worth less than its mortgage. However, short sales are not easy. Lenders are usually reluctant…
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