Can I start up a business that would be very similar to another business. ?

I agree with my colleague and reiterate to be cautious in copying another business idea as to not infringe on their intellectual property. There...

Do I have to have a small estate affidavit for assets that are within a trust?

Sorry to hear of your loss. If you are the successor trustee and the accounts are in the trust, you should be able to get access to the bank...

How do I file taxes on income I made from my photography hobby and selling my old items online?

I agree with Ms. Willi. If you need a referral to an accountant in the Salt Lake area, please message me and I can provide you with a couple of names.

I'm sorry to hear of your predicament. Hopefully your files, photos, and memories can somehow be recovered. I suggest you review the contract...

Can a property management company be successful in evicting a tenant who is under contract to purchase the house?

It is a little late now but I ALWAYS recommend that any time you engage in a real estate transaction, you hire a lawyer to review the arrangements....

Are silent Partnerships legal in Utah?

The designation "silent partner" means a business partner who does not share in the management responsibilities of a company. Typically, this...

Can I use a business asset for personal reasons?

The IRS says you can deduct the cost for business use of your computer but not the personal use. For example, if 80% of the time you use your PC it...

When you're dealing with an S-Corp, you're ownership is represented by shares of stock not percentage of ownership. This makes a difference because...

Can I sell a vinyl record of A parody album?

With Fair Use & Copyright issues, sometimes it's difficult to know if you've violated the owner's rights until you get sued and a court decides....

What can we do if we suspect a partner has been compensating himself for personal expenses for 15+ yrs?

If I understand the background of your question, you are upset about how the owners of a company are using the company's revenues. You also believe...