State Tax Laws
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 30, 2019
When you have tax issues, and you start talking to a tax lawyer about owing to the IRS, which is the national federal tax system, sometimes the conversation moves to the State taxes that you may owe. Utah has a State Tax and a State Tax … https://t.co/jJPEzn6LIz
Can a Spouse Refuse to Sign a Divorce Paper?
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 30, 2019
The short answer is yes. Of course, no one can be forced to sign a document in the United States. However, they can’t stop you from getting divorced. Utah law allows for you to get divorced if you have irr… https://t.co/0psSx4dNAB
Difference Between a Felony and a Misdemeanor in Utah
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 29, 2019
Difference Between a Felony and a Misdemeanor in Utah
There are differences between felonies and misdemeanors in Utah. If law enforcement believes you have committed a crime; then either the distric… https://t.co/fNh9PmkRcH
What Property Can Go Into a Living Trust?
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 29, 2019
A trust is a deal in which one or more people manage or take care of property for someone else’s benefit. It is created during your lifetime and in the case of a living trust, it is something that is a part of E… https://t.co/11PTHPw6tj
How is Alimony Calculated in Salt Lake?
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 28, 2019
We’ve talked about determining alimony before here. As you know, divorce attorneys in Salt Lake City get all types of questions from their clients. Among the most common is how Utah courts calculate alimony. It ma… https://t.co/Pj3Z51i5oo
Choosing a Personal Injury Lawyer
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 28, 2019
Among some of the most complicated jobs you can have, personal injury law is one of them. This profession usually involves a lot of specialties when it comes to practices and rules. This is why you are always advised to… https://t.co/HUCVdDImve
How Can I Get My Inheritance?
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 27, 2019
We received the following question:
My sister said that the money I was supposed to receive in the settlement was used up in the administration of the estate. My sister and brother both received money while I didn’t get an… https://t.co/BSrT3P2NW6
Divorce Mediation Salt Lake City
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 27, 2019
Divorce mediation is an alternative to court litigation for resolving disputes that arise as two people separate their lives. An unbiased third party known as “mediator” helps both of the spouses to work through the pro… https://t.co/eG6yRI8Ym9
Liability of Pool Ownership
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 26, 2019
If you own a home, you may have a swimming pool or are considering getting one. You know, it’s fun to have your own personal swimming pool, especially during the hot summers along the Wasatch Front. There is nothing better t… https://t.co/RnnQWk43OA
Tax Deadlines and Extensions
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 26, 2019
Knowing when to file taxes can help you avoid late fees or other penalties. The due date for filing your income tax return for the prior year is typically April 15 (or within a few days of that date, if it happens to fall on… https://t.co/GoMoEwXr7M
Worker’s Comp Coverage
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 25, 2019
Of all the things business owners should cut when you’re looking to cut expenses, one thing that should never be cut – that is workers’ compensation insurance coverage. No joke. If you have any employees, or independent contractor… https://t.co/ckVp0qsbpA
Lien Stripping During Bankruptcy
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 25, 2019
The Bankruptcy Code has a provision for lien stripping. Liens can be stripped off of the debtor’s assets in when there is not enough equity in the asset, after deducting senior liens from the property’s current market va… https://t.co/oRmkknLNrc
Why you Should Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in Utah
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 24, 2019
Accidents always occur so fast and before you know it, you might find yourself already in a hospital trying to stay alive.
While trying to recover at the hospital, most of us usually have a hard time… https://t.co/8AOeCbCyLZ
Real Estate Resources
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 24, 2019
A home is the most expensive purchase most people make, so it should be no surprise that buying a home is quite a bit more complicated than other purchases and involves many moving parts. Prospective home buyers have to learn an en… https://t.co/XvBVSonQLP
Inventions Made By Employees
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 23, 2019
The following scenario is quite common: a business has a smart, creative employee who finds the time and has the inclination to tinker with the company’s products or manufacturing processes. Perhaps he works at this project … https://t.co/fOsMzvT3gh
Taxes on a Sole Proprietorship
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 23, 2019
One of the advantages of a sole proprietorship is its simplicity. You do not separate taxes for your business, you simply report all of your business income and losses on your personal income tax return. But with that simp… https://t.co/nXY12V0gaL
IRS Tax Bills
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 22, 2019
If you owe taxes to the IRS but didn’t send payment with your return, the IRS will probably send you a bill. When you receive the bill, you shouldn’t panic. However, you shouldn’t ignore it either. The IRS charges heavy penalties and fines… https://t.co/hRLBgogstc
Trademark Rights
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 22, 2019
Finding the right name for your business is very important for branding and identity, particularly for those in a crowded field hoping to stand apart from the crowd. But simply finding a catchy and unique name is not enough, since it ma… https://t.co/pBzwj4OWAB
Brandon M. Evans, Esq.
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 21, 2019
Brandon M. Evans, Esq.
Attorney and Counselor at Law
When Brandon was admitted to the Utah Bar he fulfilled a dream whose inception began in his youth as a result of learning of the Founding Fathers and the Constitution. He is al… https://t.co/MufRLxXgbq
Alimony for Cheaters in Divorce
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 21, 2019
If some Utah state representatives get their way, it may become much more difficult for a divorcing spouse to be awarded alimony in court if he or she had an affair during the marriage. They have proposed a bill that woul… https://t.co/UugOxqwg3Z
Racial Discrimination Law
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 21, 2019
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects individuals against color and racial discrimination in the workplace, as well as national origin, sex, or religious discrimination.
It is unlawful to discriminate against any … https://t.co/tLCW8EkE14
IRS Crimes
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 20, 2019
According to the Internal Revenue Manual, it is not criminal or fraudulent to reduce, avoid, or minimize personal income taxes by legitimate means. In other words, avoidance is acceptable, but evasion is not. However, with all of the rules an… https://t.co/1p7IK38Q6O
What is a Writ of Restitution?
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 20, 2019
It’s always good business practice for creditors to obtain security for their commercial agreements, namely, interests in tangible property that can be used to compensate for losses in the event of a default. This form of … https://t.co/Apg3FdhEF1
Do You Have to Sell Your Home in Divorce?
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 19, 2019
Although you don’t necessarily have to sell your home after you go through a divorce, it is certainly a common occurrence. Most people that do sell their homes after divorce do so for one of the following reason… https://t.co/3yghPcE5Zb
Regulations When Offering an Unpaid Internship
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 19, 2019
Internships
provide recent college graduates and those transitioning to new careers with
the opportunity for real-life job training and can even lead to full-time jobs.
College students, meanwhile, often re… https://t.co/VpwhOgDatp
Tax Deductions for Homeowners
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 18, 2019
Owners of real estate get tax deductions that other people don’t get. You need to be a homeowner to qualify for the tax deductions we explain in this article. We’ve talked about how doctors get some tax deductions here but … https://t.co/1t086EFElS
Getting Money From Family To Start A Business
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 18, 2019
There are many different ways you can finance your new business: a bank loan, venture capital funding, or even crowdfunding. But if you’ve tapped out the traditional methods, including your savings, retireme… https://t.co/HsXWuEvhWf
Car Accident Free Consultation
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 17, 2019
It’s a situation we’ve seen countless times: you’ve been hurt in an auto accident in Utah or perhaps another state and, unfortunately, the accident was caused by another party’s negligence. Soon, it dawns on you that you w… https://t.co/rO9SfnT2UT
Tax Myths Unmasked
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 17, 2019
The tax system is so complicated and intimidating that myths about the system and your rights have proliferated. Don’t get confused by the baseless arguments, strange conspiracy notions, and misguided assumptions that can get taxpayer… https://t.co/h2CRNdsTEs
Songwriting Copyright Law
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 16, 2019
Songwriters and Composers know the ins and outs of writing lyrics and composing music; but when it comes to the intellectual property rights, business aspects and other legal ends, sometimes, they could use some help from other… https://t.co/yuqDNysEMG
Federal Tax Regulations
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 16, 2019
Filing your taxes with the Internal Revenue Service “IRS” or with your state’s revenue collection agency is not always a straightforward procedure. For example, how will your tax liability change after a divorce if you share cust… https://t.co/JC4Vhogvy7
Getting Your House Sold
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 15, 2019
When you need to sell your house, you should make changes that will highlight the best features of a home. This practice, called home staging, highlights the features of a home and makes it appealing to a broad base of buyers by … https://t.co/brxC9ubWoC
Selling a Copyright
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 14, 2019
Copyrights are a type of personal property right that grants the copyright owner control over the use and transfer of the copyrighted work. As you know with all things, before you go and sell a copyright, you should have a copyright … https://t.co/LKBs1K76OP
How Employers Should Handle a Worker’s Comp Claim
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 14, 2019
When an employee is injured while at work, there are certain procedures that must be followed and responsibilities that both the employer and employee must fulfill in order for things to proceed smoothly… https://t.co/0ysm7n3ujZ
Itemized Deductions for Taxes
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 13, 2019
Deductions are expenses that reduce the amount of income that is subject to taxation. The government has determined that certain expenditures should not be taxed, so it allows taxpayers to remove those expenses from their … https://t.co/TP6EUUIySL
Attorney Salt Lake City
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 13, 2019
When choosing an attorney, no matter the reason, there are many factors to consider. First and foremost you want to know if that attorney hit. Attorneys in Utah. At our office we practice in several areas of law.
Business Law
I… https://t.co/d1qMj6C0gx
Bullying at Work
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 12, 2019
Bullying is most often associated with the school playground or the Internet but has become a big problem in the workplace as well. Workplace bullying is an act of verbal abuse, aggression or intimidation against a coworker (most often … https://t.co/FpoNkYTQpG
Parent Tax Credit
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 12, 2019
You have already gone through what may have been the happiest, yet longest day of your life when your child came into the world. However, as the euphoria fades away, the reality starts to sink in. When it comes right down to it, being … https://t.co/WuReMnwuny
Landlord Security Deposits
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 11, 2019
Security deposit laws in every state allow a landlord to collect money from a tenant to repair damage that exceeds normal wear and tear and for unpaid rent. After a tenant moves out of the rental unit, the landlord must return… https://t.co/qPMycj7xdB
Home in Bankruptcy
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 11, 2019
The following is a portion of an interview of attorney Ryan Simpson who regularly practices in bankruptcy court talk about protection your home in a bankruptcy case.
Interviewer: All right. And just for the transcriptionist, this is … https://t.co/plMSj1iSDC
Wrong Way Driving Accident
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 10, 2019
Car accidents are a relatively frequent occurrence. Most commonly, distraction, lack of skill or even drowsiness are the main culprits in an accident out on the open road. More serious incidents often involve the physical impa… https://t.co/fJcMPMMrNa
Offer in a Contract
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 10, 2019
To form a contract, there must be an offer by one party, an acceptance by another party, and an exchange of consideration (something of value). The person who proposes the terms of an agreement makes an offer, and is called an “offer… https://t.co/OINUUeSAMq
Personal Income Tax Law
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 9, 2019
I’m sure you’ve heard that taxes are one of the only certainties in life. Following is an introduction to individual income tax — including how taxable income is determined and the legal obligation of most citizens to pay income … https://t.co/XKdCH9bBVs
When To Sell Your Business
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 9, 2019
Most business owners have put considerable time and energy into their business, and the decision to sell the business can be particularly difficult. Unlike most business decisions you’ll ever make, you only get one shot at thi… https://t.co/HjLmgDfu7g
Provisional Patent Law
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 8, 2019
Beginning on June 8, 1995, inventors received the benefit of protecting an invention without undergoing the substantial cost of filing a full patent application. A provisional patent application, or PPA, gives an inventor up to on… https://t.co/4UXdevZ3Y8
Real Estate Liability
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 8, 2019
A home can be a place of refuge from the daily stresses of life, but keeping a safe and nurturing home takes a fair degree of work. Homeowners have a responsibility to keep the physical structure of their home sound by monitoring h… https://t.co/eheqAHfFWd
Employer Discrimination Law
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 7, 2019
Have you been accused of discrimination? You know, discrimination by an employer is a heavily regulated subject, and when hiring an employee there are a host of rules and regulations that an employer can run afoul of at both… https://t.co/Xnls03HcPx
What To Do If You’re Behind on Taxes
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 7, 2019
The first step is determining whether or not you have filed tax returns.
So, has the paperwork been filed? If not, you’ve got to get that done first. Then you’ve got to determine if you have any back taxes. Back ta… https://t.co/2dUiV7aYOS
Small Business Requirements for the Federal Government
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 6, 2019
One of the very first decisions of a business will be to decide what kind of business structure it will adhere to. The type of structure will determine how much regulatory paperwork the business wil… https://t.co/y6gyX3QbT0
Mold Lawsuit
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 6, 2019
Mold can present a danger to many homeowners. The toxins from many common forms of mold can cause asthma, allergic reactions, and other unpleasant symptoms. To make matters worse, mold can be difficult and expensive to remove. Included in t… https://t.co/MitFjgifX9
Estate Plan Law
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 5, 2019
Under current federal law, a person may pass everything he or she owns to a surviving spouse without paying any federal estate, gift, or generation-skipping taxes. In addition, a person may pass up to a certain amount ($11.4 million per … https://t.co/aYFw5APvJI
Taxes and Carried Interest
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 5, 2019
Carried interest has received a lot of attention in the press recently, and a great deal of controversy has long surrounded the issue. Even after all of the explanations in the media, however, few people really understand wha… https://t.co/driP6HOTHc
Capital Gains
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 4, 2019
Most people are very familiar with the idea of ordinary income: it is the money that an individual receives in the form of wages, tips, dividends, or interest from an interest-bearing account, such as a savings account.
Many people might n… https://t.co/hifZaR27hK
Homeowners Association
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 4, 2019
A homeowners association (or HOA) is the governing body that makes and enforces many of the rules that pertain to “common interest developments” such as tract housing and condominiums. For example, a homeowners’ association may de… https://t.co/0tG8FpMOjr
Utah Intellectual Property Lawyer
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 3, 2019
Every day, lawyers call us and say they desire to do intellectual property law. We are constantly interested in talking with others with experience in copyright law because it is one of most interesting areas of law in … https://t.co/ejVPnIdXnS
Doing Business As
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 3, 2019
Sole proprietorships, also called “DBAs” (“doing business as”), and must register their business under the owner’s legal name. While some sole proprietors may do business under their legal names, such as a freelancer without the need f… https://t.co/wNJuLOYMA2
Why Go Public?
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 2, 2019
Have you ever wondered whether or not you should take your company public. There are many reasons for and against doing so. In this article, I’m going to share with you the reasons why I think you should consider taking your business pu… https://t.co/erwxXPhJxD
Security Deposit Law
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 2, 2019
A security deposit is a deposit of money to the landlord to ensure that rent will be paid and other responsibilities of the lease performed (e.g., paying for damage caused by the tenant). The laws surrounding these deposits vary fro… https://t.co/8gIW7PNxrf
Meeting with the IRS
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 1, 2019
Sometimes the IRS wants to have an in-person meeting with you. When the IRS comes around to collect, sooner or later you’re going to have to face the music. If you play games with the tax collector, the system is designed to make yo… https://t.co/rVjswWuTJ0
