First you'll need to figure out how you want to run the business, what sort of activities and industries are involved in the business endeavor, and whether the investment is in cash, labor, or assets. Business licensing and tax issues may influence the contours of the enterprise.

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Under the 2005 amendments to the bankruptcy code, a person can't obtain a bankruptcy discharge within eight years of their last bankruptcy discharge. A Ch. 13 can be filed, or a Ch 7 case can be converted to a Ch. 13, if the plan payments will conclude outside the eight year window between... View More

No - subject to a very narrow personal use exception.

You generally can't take tobacco products across state lines for resale without paying federal & state excise taxes. See http://www.ttb.gov/tobacco/tobacco-faqs.shtml#t1 .

There are some exemptions for deminimis personal... View More

It depends on what you are doing under the contract. manufacturing, GC, specialty trade or if the contract is under an unrestricted set-aside. Here is a link to the referenced clause:http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_215.htm#P1432_255794

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It can be exceedingly stressful to manage these things yourself but the IRS has some helpful videos and pamphlets about the process that you may want to review before selecting a professional or trying to work this out on your own. Here is a link to the IRS videos that may be on point:... View More

See http://www.uscourts.gov/FederalCourts/Bankruptcy/BankruptcyBasics/Discha...

The above information is not intended as legal advice but is intended solely for discussion purposes.

The bankruptcy code is fairly complex and generally most people recommend against filing without a lawyer. Wisconsin has some alternatives that are available in state courts to deal with unsecured creditors through Wis. Stat. Ch. 128. The uscourts has some informative videos about the bankruptcy... View More

It isn't always in the same spot depending on the age of last transaction. You may want to check here:

http://slf-web.state.wy.us/

Normally an action for partition can only be filed by an owner of an interest in real property. You should consult with an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction to determine whether the lease creates an interest in land for the operator. In order to answer your question your attorney will likely... View More

There may be a pro bono organization resource that may help you: Check http://probono.abiworld.org/

The above information is for discussion purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.

Good luck

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You really should talk with an attorney and review the sales tax statutes, rules, and administrative interpretations pertinent to items that become fixtures to real property.

Normally state sales tax is collected at the retail level. Consequently, once a sale is made to the end consumer by... View More

The Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act ("HIRE Act") requires additional reporting for U.S. persons and U.S. entities that have an interest in a specified foreign financial asset if the aggregate value of all such assets exceeds $50,000. If you own directly (or indirectly have... View More

Generally a judgment creditor can issue a garnishment notice to a bank in the county where the lien is filed. If you only have exempt property in the account you can block the garnishment of exempt property but you need to be proactive. If a creditor knowingly garnishes property it knows is... View More

You probably want to talk to the attorney that help with the bk petition. Likely there is a security agreement in place. If these are unsecured prepetition contingent claims they were discharged by the bk provided that the creditors had notice of the discharge and their claims were scheduled.

For federal income tax purposes - generally compensation for physical injury (noneconomic damages)to a person is not taxable. However, economic damage awards and punitive awards are subject to federal tax. www.wisconsinbankruptcy.mobi

This simply means the date on which a minor can legally be bound under a contract (other than a contract of necessity - like medical services). Generally that is age 18. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. www.ruskcountylaw.com

(licensed in WI and IL)

It's a state issue.*

For the Illinois statutory procedure see 625 ILCS 5/3?205 subsection c at http://tinyurl.com/3ae5mjk . Generally, a 'perfected' security interest in an IL vehicle title should be released within three weeks after the lienholder receives payment.

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Check with an attorney admitted in your state. The National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) has a useful lawyer finder. The bankruptcy code applies hierarchies against debtor assets.

Here it sounds like you 'may' have a claim. It's unclear if it is... View More

Check with an attorney admitted in Indiana. Exemption issues can get fairly complex.

The National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) has a useful lawyer finder.

[There is exemption information for Indiana at the link below.

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