Articles for tag: 1099, Death Benefits, Expert Witness, Form 1099, Reporting

How to Fill Out a 1099 Form

Form 1099 from the IRS is used for reporting income received by independent contractors, freelance workers, and also used to report other forms of miscellaneous income. The 1099 form is used for non-employee income reporting as opposed to the W-2 form used to report employee wages. If any federal income tax has been withheld under ...

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Questions for the Lawyer After a Car Accident

An automobile accident can really turn your life upside down. From the moment of impact, you are flooded with forms to fill out, and this can greatly add to the stress you already feel due to injuries and trauma resulting from the accident. It is a good idea to hire a lawyer to protect your ...

College Credit Card Protection Act Effect on Undergrads

“Credit history is only established when a college student is building credit in their own social security number without a co-applicant or cosigner.” As a early supporter, expert witness and co-author of US House of Representative’s Bill HR 627, the CARD Act, I can provide expert credit insights that impact many young adults’ credit score. ...

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How TDCJ Punishes Its Prisoners

There’s not much left to punish prisoners with in isolation cells when they misbehave, so the wardens came up with a food loaf made of flour, yeast, shredded potatoes and carrots. About 300 to 400 New York prisoners are fed it (with a side order of raw cabbage) as their only diet. In New York, ...

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Elements of a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Wrongful Death – Any death of a human being resulting from negligence or misconduct from another person, company or entity. Wrongful death lawsuits are sometimes the most difficult to pursue because family members are concerned about profiting from a loved one’s death. Essentially, wrongful death can be concluded when a person is indirectly responsible for ...

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A Guide to Proving Medical Malpractice for a Lawsuit

These days, it seems that everyone is suing everyone else, but not all lawsuits are frivolous. If you believe that your physician engaged in medical malpractice, you have every right to sue him for the damages incurred. Of course, you’ll still need to be able to prove medical malpractice in order to convince a judge ...

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Clear Remo Pinstripe Drum Heads Review

Heads, along with cymbals, are most likely the most replaced aftermarket item there is for acoustic drums. This is probably because they are so insanely important. I might be wrong, but I’m not. Accept it. Now, because they are so important and popular, there are new types and brands of heads coming out seemingly every ...

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Federal Rules of Evidence – Difference Between Expert and Lay Witnesses

The Federal Rules of Evidence acknowledges two types of witnesses; the first is the lay witness and the second is expert witnesses. The lay witness has “personal knowledge of the underlying facts of the case” (http://abanet.org/litigation/tips/gatekeepersarticle.html). “They testify to perceptions, facts, and data, grounded in their own experience” (Nemeth, 2001). Lay witnesses prohibited from testifying ...

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Residential Property Survey Equipment

When it comes to conducting a residential land survey, there are many different surveys that can be done. Some may be conducted to determine boundary lines and other may be required before construction can begin. Another type of survey should be conducted before purchasing land. A lender may require this in order to determine the ...

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How to Prove Libel or Slander for a Civil Lawsuit

If you feel that you’ve been a victim of libel or slander, you might try to seek compensation for damages in a civil lawsuit. To be honest, most lawsuits for defamation of character never yield positive results, but if you have enough proof to win your claim, you could have a solid case. Before you ...