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Her employer charges her service charges for every service she provides. Can she wrote those service charges off on her taxes. Her employer said they don't want their employees to do that, however, I don't believe they can do that. Thoughts?
answered on Feb 7, 2017
If you don't get any responses here on Justia, talk to your tax preparer or a business tax accountant. They would be familiar with these IRS rules for employees.
Family business been around since 1998, became a single member LLC in Ohio in 2013 (though a disregarded entity/sole proprietorship to the federal government). We're looking to transfer ownership from fathers name to sons. Outside of getting account (banking, insurance, etc) setup in new... View More 
answered on Feb 1, 2017
The IRS assigns EINs to the legal entity, not individual member(s). As a single-member LLC, a sales agreement transferring your LLC shares (membership units) to your son should be sufficient. You should ensure as due diligence that the company's contracts with vendors, customers, etc., are all... View More
We are offering a payment plan. If he still refuses, we will go out of business. If so, do we have legal recourse.
answered on Jan 12, 2017
It would depend on any contracts between you and the supplier and the payment terms. If you have violated payment terms by not paying on time, then you would be in breach of the contract, and the supplier could then suspend or terminate further deliveries, and would likely not be liable if that... View More
State of ohio, youth cheerleading coaching. Not directly associated with a school, as it is an outside program and group. States they are non profit and therefor not required.
answered on Dec 30, 2016
Different associations might impose requirements on their member groups for background checks, like scouts. But the state does not generally require them. If you have a concern, talk to the leaders of the organization.
I am an electrical contractor in Columbus, Ohio. We have done work for a hotel here local. On project one (room renovation), the hotel is currently in litigation with the general contractor we were working under. We had nothing wrong with our scope of work, but because technically all payments go... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2016
To preserve your mechanics lien rights under Ohio law, you should be obtaining a Notice of Commencement from the project owner on each job and timely sending a Notice of Furnishing to be able to claim mechanic's lien rights. Then if you aren't paid, you should be filing a Mechanic's... View More
Dell's TOS states:
Purchases may not be resold or exported. Your purchase is for your own use, not for resale or export. Your purchase may not be sold, leased, or transferred to restricted countries, restricted end users, or for restricted end uses according to U.S. export and... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2016
It is illegal to create accounts in other people's names, yes. That should be obvious enough.
I sent them a check in the amount of $5500 as payment in full. That was about two months ago. They have not yet contacted me regarding installation. I have called them twice with poor results. As far as I know they have not cashed my check, but the $$$$ is tied up. They do not return my calls.... View More
answered on Jun 28, 2016
At this point, it may be best to engage an attorney to contact them and get the check returned so you can hire another company. Alternatively, you could file a lawsuit for breach of contract and conversion, or call the police. Many police departments have begun treating these got the money and... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2016
The secretary of state's website generally has a search feature allowing you to find out whether a company is registered in that state as a corporation, and who registered it. However, the minimal requirements for registering a corporation, can make it difficult to determine how real a... View More
Do I need to file a dissolution or just take them off the company filing? Or file a new sole proprietorship?
answered on Jan 13, 2016
If they will agree to the change in membership you can just keep the LLC with you as the sole member. Would they oppose such a thing?
Hello,
So my business partner and I are 50/50 owners from Fall 2014 to Now(Dec 5th 2015).
We informally agreed to end the business, to which know he denies. In the first 3 months of start up I contributed about 4200 vs his 100.00. As of today, contributions are my 5170 vs his 782.... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2015
A lot more information is needed to answer your question. How much work was/is being done by each of you? What is the value of the work? Does the business have any assets, cash, or inventory? Are some of those things either he or you contributed? What is their value? What debts were paid for with... View More
My partner just changed locks and passwords after his wife said I can do better and after I spent thousands of hours building the place and getting people involved
answered on Sep 9, 2015
No, of course not. I suggest you consult with an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction.
answered on Aug 11, 2015
A local business lawyer familiar with non-profits can advise.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. It is not legal advice, and it may not work for your specific... View More
Have they broken any laws? Can I sue
answered on Jul 9, 2015
Start by reporting this person's behavior to the police. Perhaps their involvement will cause this person to go away. You may be able to sue for the damage to your business, but it could be difficult to prove the down turn was caused by this person's behavior. Also, you can sue a person... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2011
I'm not sure if this is what you mean, but to form a new business entity you will need to file the proper paperwork (for corporation, LLC, etc.) with the secretary of state. An attorney can advise you as to which entity would best fit your business.
answered on Aug 31, 2011
Go to the Ohio secretary of state website and search "business filings" by business name. The registration number will come up.
E-learning business in start-up phase.
answered on Aug 31, 2011
More details are needed. Do you have a partnership agreement? Where you registered with the secretary of state?
answered on Aug 24, 2011
Subsection 11 of the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted in Ohio:
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/1302.01
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