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 … [Read more...] about Where law and taxes intersect
José Orellana was roughly 8 years old when his mom walked in and found her son, scissors in hand, snipping away at her curtains. “She was like, ‘What are you doing?’ I was making clothes for my Barbie. I was fortunate enough to be brought up in a community where it didn’t matter if you played with dolls or did things boys aren’t supposed to do. My mom and I went to the … [Read more...] about Alumnus designing a successful career in fashion
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
Sarah Davidson will give you extra. “You know how some people wear one statement necklace? I’ll stack three on top of each other.” Does that say something about her personality? “Oh, it’s super-fitting. I go big. I go a million miles an hour. I’m a direct person, but a kind and caring person. I just like to be competitive and successful while wearing many … [Read more...] about Alumna directs human resources at one of the fastest-growing companies in St. Louis
Not seeing eye to eye with someone? Need to find a solution without going to the courts? Dr. Stan Leasure, business law professor at Missouri State University, says alternative dispute methods might be your best bet. “If you’re going to build me a house, we might realize that house-building is something that involves a lot of money and it’s complicated,” Leasure said. “You … [Read more...] about Power of arbitration