How To Complete Form I-9 For Each New Employee

Most paid employees must complete a Form I-9 when starting a new job in order to confirm their legal eligibility to work in the U.S. The form is required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Small employers must process a Form I-9 for each new worker, even if the business has only one employee. Form I-9 is usually presented to a new employee at the same time as IRS Form W-2, which is the tax form for calculating withholding. [Read More]

Understanding The Concept Of Nominal Damages In Breach Of Contract

When you sue for breach of contract, you may be awarded different damages, such as compensatory, punitive, restitution, and nominal. Most of these are fairly easy to understand, but the concept of nominal damages isn't easy to understand.      What It Is You are awarded this damage if a signatory breaches a contract, but the breach doesn't cause you any substantial loss or injury. In essence, it is the court's way of recognizing that you have been wronged. [Read More]

Who's The Daddy: When Paternity Is In Question

Becoming a father can be a joyful experience, but sometimes it's an unexpected surprise. While you may have every intention of doing the right thing and supporting your offspring, you may have questions about just how responsible you are for this upcoming bundle of joy, especially since you and the mother are no longer together. Before you agree to pay child support, there are a few important points to ponder, so don't sign on that dotted line without reading the below information. [Read More]

Reasonable Causes To Request Abatement Of Penalties On Late Tax Returns

Some individual tax filers are unable to file a tax return in a timely manner because of circumstances beyond their control. If the delayed return results in a balance due, penalties are assessed on the overdue tax. Late filers with a justifiable reason for the delay may be able to reduce the associated penalties by requesting a penalty abatement. For late tax returns showing a balance due, a failure-to-file penalty and a failure-to-pay penalty are assessed. [Read More]