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Florida tax preparer charged for $3 million tax shelter fraud 

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A Mississippi grand jury has charged a man from Florida for his part in stealing clients’ funds and profiting from an illegal tax shelter. According to court documents and the Justice Department, Stephen T. Mellinger III was a trusted financial advisor with many clients throughout the United States. He is now the subject of an unsealed indictment accusing the tax specialist of creating an illegal tax shelter, siphoning off clients’ funds, and money laundering.

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5 Essential BigCommerce Apps for Scaling your SME business

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Scaling a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) can be tough. But with the right tools, you can make it smoother. This guide will examine how certain BigCommerce apps can help your business grow and overcome common hurdles. What is an SME? Understanding Small and Medium Enterprises A small or medium enterprise (SME) is a business with fewer employees and lower revenue than large companies.

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Chicago car care owner forced to pay up to $799K in damages to employees

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The owner of a Chicago car care business must pay $799K in back wages and damages to disgruntled employees to settle a labor dispute. Mariusz Lekarczyk owns our Chicago-area We Wash Hand Wash and Car Detail Centers and has been subject to a Department of Labor investigation into an ongoing battle between staff and the owner. Chicago car care company in Department of Labor investigation The Wage and Hours Division of the Department of Labor carried out the investigation.

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