While the state of Tennessee has recently made progress introducing much-needed reforms to the criminal justice system, it goes without saying that considerably more work needs to be done. If you have a hard time believing it, consider some of the following statistics about the Tennessee criminal justice system: The incarceration rate is 11 percent
Read MoreSAME-SEX MARRIAGE LEGALIZED; WHAT ABOUT SAME-SEX DIVORCE IN TENNESSEE?
In an undoubtedly groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution grants the right to same sex marriage. Justice Kennedy wrote the majority opinion, which encompassed the Court’s recognition of the importance of the institution of marriage: “No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion,
Read MoreNew Law Limits Passports for Tax Delinquents
The U.S. government will soon be able to revoke passports from those who haven’t paid their taxes, and prevent those who are delinquent from obtaining a new one. Congress will implement this new law in December, targeting those who owe $50,000 or more in unpaid taxes. There are some exceptions, however, for Americans travelling for
Read MoreNew Law Limits Passports for People Who Owe Money to the IRS
The U.S. government will soon be able to revoke passports from those who haven’t paid their taxes, and prevent those who are delinquent from obtaining a new one. Congress will implement this new law in December, targeting those who owe $50,000 or more in unpaid taxes. There are some exceptions, however, for Americans travelling for
Read MoreMultiple Corporate Giants Under Fire for Tax Anomalies
If you’re online, you may be one of more than 1.39 billion people whose first website to check is Facebook. You may have the app downloaded on your phone or tablet, or you might have your phone set to notify you with any “likes”, comments, or messages. With so many Facebook users, it’s easy to
Read MoreHOW DOES AN AGREED OR UNCONTESTED DIVORCE WORK IN TENNESSEE?
First, generally attorneys charge two different types of fees depending on whether your divorce is agreed or contested. This is because an agreed divorce is shorter, simpler, and takes less time. Normally these agreed divorces are done on a one-time flat fee basis. On the other hand, a contested case is normally billed out at
Read MoreTOP 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHILD SUPPORT IN TENNESSEE
Child support issues can vary from simple to very complicated depending on the facts and issues involved. However, here is a very good start and understanding this complex subject in Tennessee with the help of a Knoxville divorce and family law advocate can help. 1. Child support is based upon the Tennessee Income Shares Worksheet.
Read MoreDoes Tax Negligence Count as Tax Fraud?
After submitting their taxes to the IRS, many citizens breathe a sigh of relief that their taxes are done for another year. In some cases, those same people are gulping in despair when they open their mailboxes a few weeks or months later and find a letter from the IRS notifying them that there were
Read MoreBelize Banks Targeted in U.S. Tax Evasion Search
The Central American country Belize is the new target for United States officials in their search for tax evading American citizens. Many Americans utilize off-shore banks to hide their income and assets from the U.S. government, and banks such as Belize Bank International Limited and Belize Bank Limited are among the main targets of the
Read MoreHypnosis: A Party Trick Becomes a Crime
Many people have been hypnotized as part of a show or party trick. Others claim that hypnosis has aided them in sleeping, dieting, and even stopping smoking. Some people don’t trust hypnosis and may not have a clear idea of what it is. No matter your personal stance on it, the modern understanding is that
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