Taxes that are owed and paid pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code and in addition to state, city or municipal tax. … [Read more...] about FEDERAL TAXES
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FEES
compensation. Certain perquisites allowed by law to officers concerned in the administration of justice, or in the performance of duties required by law, as a recompense for their labor and trouble.2. The term fees differs from costs in this, that the former are, as above mentioned, a recompense to the officer for his services, and the latter, an indemnification to the, party … [Read more...] about FEES
FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT
The federal Act which provides for compensation for federal employees whose injuries occurred within the scope of the employee's work for the federal government. … [Read more...] about FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT
FEE-SIMPLE
In English law. A freehold estate of inheritance, absolute and unqualified. It stands at the head of estates as the highest in dignity and the most ample in extent; since every other kind of estate is derivable thereout, and mergeable therein. It may be enjoyed not only in land, but also in advowsons, commons, estovers, and other hereditaments, as well as in personalty, as an … [Read more...] about FEE-SIMPLE
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION (FTC)
The FTC is a federal government agency that regulates business practices and enforces antitrust laws. The FTC not only scrutinizes mergers and acquisitions of large multinational companies but it also is the largest agency which protects consumers from unfair business practices and pursues sham organizations. It also regulates collection agencies and credit bureaus. The FTC … [Read more...] about FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION (FTC)