In February, the popular tax filing software, Turbo Tax found increased fraudulent activity in filing state returns and briefly stopped submitting returns. Taxpayers who were affected by the fraudulent activity were unable to file their state tax returns. More than 19 states were affected by the fraudulent tax filing scheme. How could a hacker file […]
How the Cayman Islands Government Derives its Income
Written by Andys Rent-A-Car The Cayman Islands are largely known on an international level as being a tax-free country whether for businesses or for the individual. The most accurate description, however, would be that the islands are “tax-neutral”. Although the Cayman Islands jurisdiction does not till date levy any form of tax on incomes and […]
Fante Klare Zitrone: Great Lymon Taste
By Phineas Upham Sprite is actually a German beverage. It was developed in West Germany in 1959, where it was known by the moniker “Fante Klare Zitrone,” or “Clear Lemon Fanta” in English. 7-Up had been gaining steady popularity in the United States during the late fifties and early sixties, so Coca-Cola needed a product […]
When to Use Mediation in a Construction Dispute
Written by: Lyle Charles Consulting Summary: Disputes in construction & turnaround services are easier to resolve when you utilize mediation. In construction, time is money. Avoiding trial is par for the course as firms try to find a legal resolution without ruining a relationship. The solution to this challenge is private mediation. Mediation is useful […]
Construction Claims and the Mediation Process Simplified
If you’re facing a construction claim or dispute, it can seem like the process is unfairly stacked against you. You may not understand what you need to prove your side, and you could inadvertently risk damaging relationships with important suppliers and builders. Even a simple dispute can mean hours of construction claim preparation. That kind […]
Could the sliding oil prices create a financial crisis?
Several months ago it would have been unthinkable. Oil prices continue its slide and hovering less than $50 a barrel for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude. However, due to various factors, price at the pump not correlate with the sliding crude prices. What will happen if the prices continue to go lower? A similar slide […]
Solving Disputes On Construction Turnaround Services
Time is always money in construction, but turnarounds are on an even tighter schedule. It’s crucial that these plant or refinery shut downs resolve themselves as quickly as possible. The companies paying for these operations are losing money every day their refineries cannot produce, which makes it unfortunate when disputes do occur. Disputes are common […]
Where are the missing students from Guerrero?
The September 26, 2014 disappearance of 43 student protesters from a teacher training college in Guerrero state in Mexico still hasn’t being resolved. Family and friends as well as activists are marching everywhere in the country demanding justice. The mayor and his wife of the town of Iguala have been taken into custody for the […]
Will the Greece exit the European Union?
Many expected Greece to default on its borrowings and even exit the European Union (EU) and the Euro Zone. Much of its bailout money came from the EU and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Instead, after recent parliamentary election victory by the far-leftist party, Syriza and the new government in Greece is launching a new […]
Top travel destinations in the Caribbean
Written by Andys Rent-A-Car The Caribbean is known to have lovely beaches against a backdrop of breathtakingly clear and turquoise water. This is the ideal place for vacations and getaways. The list below depicts some of the most amazing Caribbean destinations. Punta Cana Punta Cana is undeniably one of the best golf destinations in the […]