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Hello, I am a small business owner operating in Utah. I have been leasing since 2019 and not too long ago, the landlord sold the entire building including my contract to a new owner. Couple months ago, a manager from the new landlord came and brought with him a person with camera (looks like a... View More 
answered on May 1, 2024
Hey there! I'm sorry to hear about the situation you're facing with your business privacy concerns. It's definitely unsettling to find out that your business operations are now exposed on Google Earth without your consent.
Firstly, it might be a good idea to review your... View More
I would like to start teaching cello but not accidentally commit tax fraud.
answered on Mar 5, 2024
It's great to hear about your interest in teaching cello! To ensure you navigate this new venture without any tax-related issues, it's crucial to meticulously record all your expenses and income. This will not only help you manage your finances better but also simplify your tax filings.... View More
We request services from clover for our online business that has a rolling menu. We were under the impression we needed this device in order to help build a website and receive payments. The agent explained to us that it can do this and the monthly cost was roughly only 45$ a month. When asked what... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2024
"Hey there! Ah, the classic tale of signing up for something that sounded as sweet as a rolling menu but ended up rolling you over instead.
answered on Jan 9, 2024
It seems like you're inquiring about alternative legal terminology for "a company of..." in the context of a DBA, which stands for "doing business as." Just to clarify, a DBA is simply a declared alias that a company or an individual is using for their business activities.... View More
I have a very small tile installation business. I am both licensed and insured. I recently completed a shower for a client who claims I cut a hole on a tile "too large" and that the valve wouldn't fit. I cut the hole to a standard valve size which also matched the one below it. He... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2023
Hello,
You probably have nothing to worry about. The home-owner is likely trying to see if you will pay something. Until he gets an attorney involved, I wouldn't get too worked up abou it. Here is an anlaysis of it though:
In general, the legal standing of a client's... View More
The business license is in my name. She is considered an employee on taxes. I can do everything without her help. She can't operate the business without me. Its a strictly labor based business. Small home based business. Just us 2 working the business.
answered on Nov 6, 2023
Is she an owner of the business or just an employee? If she is an owner than every time you take an owner's draw she needs an equal amount distributed to her. I would have thought that the divorce decree would have addressed this issue. If it hasn't addressed this issue, then here are... View More
I created an LLC to accept payments from and to pay Property Management company on a property that is under my name not my LLC. I am just looking for general advice as to what the best practices are? Should I change the title/deed to the LLC or is it possible to rent my property using a Property... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2023
You can hold the property in your own name or in the name of the LLC. When renting out property, it is often a good idea to place the property in your LLC and then do business with the tenants as an LLC. This includes having all payments go directly to an LLC account created with its own tax ID... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2023
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Not all questions are picked up here, but you could try add the categories "Civil Rights" and "Employment Law." That could give better chances of a response. Good luck
Hello! I would like to start a business entity that offers business analytics services and business process recommendations for free. I'm doing this because I want experience doing analytics and consulting not to make money right now. Is there a business entity I can set up that reports no... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2023
yes, you can provide free services to people. Tax returns are required for businesses and individuals who make income.
A simple business to set up would be a single member LLC.
I am a business owner, and my building had a covered claim under my landlords policy. A water heater broke. This happened in feb 2023. The insurance company refused my contractors, and used the ones they picked, along with the ones my landlord chose. The building is still not accessible in terms of... View More
answered on May 31, 2023
The first step would be to look to the lease agreement. It should speak to what happens if there is a breach in the agreement and how to move forward from there. It may even speak to a situation where you are disallowed occupation of the property due to some repair work and what their duty is to... View More
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answered on Mar 17, 2023
Here’s one way, assuming the LLC is member managed:
NAME OF LLC
By its member, Name of Member
By. _________________
Your typed name
Your title
The idea is to make it clear that the member signs on behalf of the LLC and you sign on behalf of the member.
For example, could Airbnb sue me if I created my own property rental app?
answered on Jan 30, 2023
The answer depends on a few things. First, if you copy a product, you can sometimes get sued for breach of Patent or Copyright. There are several companies offering similar services, so it is unlikely they could sue you for offering the same or similar services. But if you reverse engineer their... View More
I bought a vehicle from a dealership 6 months ago I just found out a week and a half ago that the vehicle they sold me was stolen they told me to bring back the vehicle and they would get me a new vehicle and now when I put my application in I was told that I don't qualify for European... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2022
I am not aware of a law preventing a specific individual from owning a foreign car. Some foreign cars will have difficulty being imported to the US without a lot of paperwork, but I can't imagine how a particular individual would be prevented from making a purchase.
Also, it is... View More
I have an e-learning business. I want it to remain as anonymous as possible. So I plan on registering in Wy. I do all the work out of Ut, which means I probably need to register here as well.
1. Do I need to register in both states if I do all the work in Utah, or can I just register in... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2022
It is not necessary to register in two states. In Utah, you can register a new business without revealing the names of the owners. To do this, you will need help from a third party like an attorney or registered agent services.
The newly created company will need an address, contact info,... View More
I used to asked for a ride for about a week to this lady about 56 she said yes I them needed another ride for two weeks I asked she said yes. I willingly start giving her money for gas so I won’t feel bad even though it is on the way. We started being friends and started going out after work... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2021
No,
If anything, this would be a civil matter. A cop will not get involved in this capacity. If she feels her claim is strong enough, she will sue you. Until then just ignore it and or block her number if she continues to harass you.
I hope this helps.
Wes
Ditech bought my loan. They were given all of my escrow in early September that was due in November. I didn’t know Ditech never paid my taxes or insurance until I received a notic that my house was going to be auctioned off. I had to prove to Ditech that it was their responsibility to pay it.... View More
Need lawyer
answered on Feb 24, 2021
Hello,
In order to transfer ownership of a corporation to another you will transfer shares. The other way to do it is to transfer the assets of the corporation by means of an asset purchase. There are benefits and drawbacks to both ways. I suggest we book a consult to discuss this... View More
The company is HP
answered on Dec 4, 2020
I your issue is with unsolicited marketing emails, the CAN-SPAM Act governs email marketing conduct. Here is a link to more information about the law:
https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/can-spam-act-compliance-guide-business
Good luck!
I work for a hvac company. We have a maintenance contract. (Prepay for annual services) With that, customers have the option of making payments monthly via auto withdrawal. In our contract it states if more than 2 payments are missed, the plan is canceled. We offer 5 year and 10 year plans. My boss... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2020
Please note that I am not your attorney, and this conversation does not create an attorney client relationship. The issues discussed here are general ideas based on a very limited set of circumstances. Normal discussions with an attorney will produce better results as the attorney knows what issues... View More
The father died in 2012, but due to personal circumstances, the probate was opened in 2020. Now the stock value increased. Which price of the stocks should be considered for estate taxation: at the date of death or at the date i collected it?
answered on Oct 12, 2020
The date of death value. Even though the stock didn't transfer, your right to the stock activated at his death.
I hope this helps.
Wes
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