"You have to make a conscious decision ever day: Am I going to be honest, am I going to be a person that acts with character, am I going to have integrity?" Two important things brought Alex Jefferson to Missouri State: baseball and business. "I have always wanted to play college baseball. My brother actually played here when I was younger." Alex Jefferson knew he'd be … [Read more...] about He came to MSU for two things, but found much more
Erin Eckels knew about Missouri State: Her dad was an alumnus who also went into accounting. Coming here set her up for success But it was meeting the dean of the College of Business that really sealed her decision to come here. "She acted like she cared about me as a person and made me feel like I was valued." Soon, Eckels began a jam-packed university career. Getting … [Read more...] about Coming here set her up for success
A record number of Americans applied for unemployment compensation this year due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Lawmakers passed the CARES Act in March, which boosted unemployment benefits across the country and expanded eligibility for benefits. With many new terms and guidelines, taxpayers should prepare for the upcoming tax season to avoid unexpected bills on their tax … [Read more...] about What you need to know about your unemployment benefits
Abandoned – a term that strikes fear and pain. In addition to the emotional distress incurred by an abandoned spouse or one in the midst of a messy divorce, the Internal Revenue Service strikes you as ineligible for many credits and deductions when you file your income taxes as married filing separately. “There’s a myriad of tax benefits that are automatically lost the moment … [Read more...] about Where law and taxes intersect
Tax season is upon us. It’s time to gather the documents, be aware of any changes that affect you and decide how you’ll file. Dr. Kerri Tassin, assistant professor in the School of Accountancy at Missouri State University, offers taxpayers some helpful tips and advice. It's tax time Read the full transcript Once again this year, Missouri State accounting students will … [Read more...] about Filing your taxes: some tips and advice