Category: Partners

As taxpayers look for relief, experts caution that the IRS’s collection statute isn’t as simple as it sounds

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / August 29, 2025 / Millions of Americans assume their tax debts will simply disappear after a decade, but tax professionals warn that the reality is far more complicated. While the IRS does operate under a 10-year statute of limitations for collections, numerous exceptions, pauses, and extensions can keep taxpayers on the hook far longer than expected.

According to Clear Start Tax, a national tax relief firm, many taxpayers are caught off guard by how the “10-year rule” is applied in practice.

“People hear about the statute of limitations and think they just need to wait it out,” said a Clear Start Tax spokesperson. “What they don’t realize is that actions like filing for bankruptcy, requesting an installment agreement, or even leaving the country can stop the clock. In some cases, the IRS may end up with 12 or 15 years-or more-to collect.”

Experts note that the IRS has become increasingly aggressive in recent years, relying on advanced data analytics and new enforcement funding to track down unpaid balances. As a result, waiting for the statute to expire without addressing the debt is considered a high-risk gamble.

“The IRS doesn’t forget about old debts, and hoping they go away often makes matters worse,” the spokesperson added. “Taxpayers need to understand their rights, their timelines, and what strategies might actually help them resolve debt before it spirals out of control.”

While the 10-year rule can work in some taxpayers’ favor, professionals emphasize that only a clear understanding of IRS rules and potential exceptions can prevent costly surprises.

By answering a few simple questions, taxpayers can find out if they’re eligible for the IRS Fresh Start Program and take the first step toward resolving their tax debt.

About Clear Start Tax
Clear Start Tax is a trusted tax resolution firm dedicated to helping individuals and businesses navigate complex IRS challenges. With a focus on education, transparency, and proven relief strategies, the company assists taxpayers nationwide in resolving back taxes, audits, and penalties.

Need Help With Back Taxes?

Click the link below:
https://clearstarttax.com/qualifytoday/
(888) 710-3533

Contact Information

Clear Start Tax
Corporate Communications Department
tech@clearstarttax.com
(949) 800-4011

SOURCE: Clear Start Tax

View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 29, 2025 / Eskay Mining Corp. (“Eskay” or the “Company”) (TSXV:ESK)(OTC PINK:ESKYF)(Frankfurt:KN7)(WKN: A0YDPM) is pleased to announce that, further to its Press Release of August 1, 2025, it has closed its non-brokered private placement with the placement of 2,250,000 flow-through units (the “Charity FT Units“) at a price of C$0.56 per Charity FT Unit (the “Offering“).

Each Charity FT Unit comprises one common share of the Company (each, a “FT Share“) and one-half of a common share purchase warrant, each of which qualifies as a “flow-through share” within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the “Tax Act“). Each full warrant (a “Warrant“) entitles the holder to purchase one common share (a “Warrant Share“) at a price of C$0.65 at any time on or before August 28, 2027.

The gross proceeds from the sale of Charity FT Units will be used to incur “Canadian exploration expenses” as defined in subsection 66.1(6) of the Tax Act and “flow through mining expenditures” as defined in subsection 127(9) of the Tax Act, and for a subscriber who is a qualifying individual under the Income Tax Act (British Columbia) (the “BC Tax Act“), qualifies as a “BC flow-through mining expenditure” as defined in section 4.721(1) of the BC Tax Act (“Qualifying Expenditures“). The Qualifying Expenditures will be incurred on or before December 31, 2026, and renounced to the subscribers with an effective date not later than December 31, 2025, in the aggregate amount of not less than the total amount of gross proceeds raised from the issue of the Charity FT Units.

Proceeds from the Offering will be expended on the Company’s 100% controlled and consolidated Eskay Project in the heart of the Golden Triangle, British Columbia.

A finder was paid $54,000 in cash and issued 135,000 finder’s warrants. Each finder’s warrant entitles the holder to acquire one (1) common share of the Company at a price of $0.40 until August 28, 2027. The securities issue pursuant to the Offering have a hold period expiring on December 29, 2025.

Mac Balkam, C.E.O. of Eskay commented “We are pleased with the financing support from our shareholder base demonstrating their enthusiasm for our current exploration program in the Vermillion and TM Zones. Our field team has initiated a channel sampling program at both zones which along with extensive samples are geared to generating drill targets. This financing will also allow us to undertake a Worldview 3 satellite imagery mapping strategy to enhance the proficiency of drill target selection. We expect to gather this data in early September.”

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the Charity FT Units, nor shall there be any sale of the Charity FT Units in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. The Charity FT Units being offered will not be, and have not been, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, a U.S. person.

About Eskay Mining Corp:

Eskay Mining Corp (TSXV:ESK) is a TSX Venture Exchange listed company, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. Eskay is an exploration company focused on the exploration and development of precious and base metals along the Eskay rift in a highly prolific region of northwest British Columbia known as the “Golden Triangle,” 70km northwest of Stewart, BC. The Company currently holds mineral tenures in this area comprised of 177 claims (52,600 hectares).

All material information on the Company may be found on its website at www.eskaymining.com and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com.

For further information, please contact:

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements: This Press Release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. When used in this document, the words “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from the statements made, including those factors discussed in filings made by us with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties, such as actual results of current exploration programs, the general risks associated with the mining industry, the price of gold and other metals, currency and interest rate fluctuations, increased competition and general economic and market factors, occur or should assumptions underlying the forward looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, or expected. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Shareholders are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

SOURCE: Eskay Mining Corp.

View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 29, 2025 / As well-meaning as lengthy debates may be, the bottom line is simple: the system designed to create sustainable plastics circularity is broken. And the world doesn’t need-or want-to struggle through another decade of testing to figure out what might work. It needs results. Pilots and frameworks have had their moment. They’ve built awareness and stirred ambition. That’s a plus. But ambition without implementation doesn’t solve the problem. The world doesn’t need more rhetoric-it needs measurable outcomes.

SMX (NASDAQ: SMX) is delivering exactly that. Its Global Plastics Passport, made possible by its invisible molecular marking technology, is the ultimate toolbox for real, measurable circularity-capable of tracking and monetizing all grades of plastics across industries, not just the narrow slice of packaging plastics, PET, and rPET, that dominates headlines.

SMX is so motivated to drive change and unify fragmented efforts that it’s willing to offer its Global Plastics Passport technology for licensing, directly aimed at facilitating a UN Plastics Treaty. FREE OF CHARGE! Why is this timely? Because, unlike pilot solutions that address only one category of waste, SMX’s system embeds molecular proof directly into an array of plastic materials and links it to immutable digital records. Every polymer-food-grade PET, construction resins, automotive plastics, electronics polymers, or textiles- can be traced, verified, valued, and monetized. The intended result: circularity is no longer left to arbitrary frameworks but is built on material efficiency, where all resources are captured, measured, and utilized to their fullest potential.

Confidence Matters in a Plastics Market Worth Trillions

Why should the UN accept SMX’s proposal? Because it is the only comprehensive solution capable of reconciling diverse policy perspectives by valuing all types of plastics. That matters-and it’s exactly why negotiators should adopt SMX’s technology sooner rather than later. Doing so reframes the entire debate around real, broad-based plastics circularity. A food-grade polymer faces very different standards than a construction-grade resin. High-performance plastics in electronics carry risks that single-use packaging never will. These differences create regulatory, financial, and reputational risks for governments, brands, and investors alike. SMX mitigates them by embedding intelligence inside materials, ensuring value is specific, not generalized-while proving compliance, accountability, and economic worth all at once. That precision fosters confidence where frameworks often fall short.

Confidence is critical because global treaty discussions have repeatedly stalled on the same dividing questions: should we cap virgin production or raise recycling rates? Should we restrict the production of PET or rPET plastics? Should we keep commitments voluntarily or make them binding? Should we focus narrowly on end-of-life or tackle design and additives? With no consensus at the UN Plastics Treaty conference in August, once again, progress grinds to a halt.

The too often response- run more pilots. However, there’s no need to do that when SMX is willing to provide the world with the solution it needs. Especially one that caters to urgency, which is the only currency that matters now. In other words, the time is ripe to shift from proof-of-concept to proof-in-practice.

SMX delivers the latter. Its molecular-based marking technology embeds invisible markers into plastics, textiles, metals, and even natural rubber-tracking each product through use, recycling, and chemical transformation. Every item becomes inseparably linked to a transparent, verifiable digital ledger. That provides regulators with a compliance tool they can trust, recyclers with proof they can monetize, and brands with the signature of authenticity they can defend. And yes, countries are turning to SMX as we speak.

Singapore and ASEAN Show What Leadership Looks Like

Specifically, Singapore and ASEAN have emerged as world leaders by treating circularity not as a public relations exercise but as an operational, economic priority. Their frameworks acknowledge what others have ignored: the current system is failing. Not for lack of ambition, but because it was designed too narrowly. By adopting SMX’s Global Plastics Passport technology, they’ve shown the willingness to correct that design flaw-tracking, valuing, and monetizing all grades of plastics across multiple industries, not just packaging.

The impact is profound, noting that while industry guidelines and project frameworks help align language, they can’t provide verification clarity. No matter how boldly stamped, self-stamped declarations cannot prove origin, use, or recycled content. SMX can, by embedding proof inside the material itself, transform circularity from statements into facts-and from facts into financial value through its innovative Plastic Cycle Token (PCT). This tradable asset converts value from verified plastics into marketable digital assets. In brilliant fashion, it takes what was once a compliance cost and transforms into a new class of commodity backed by material efficiency itself.

Incentives Are the Value Drivers

The world should hope that the UN accepts SMX’s offer. Because everyone wins. By licensing its Global Plastics Passport specifically to support a UN Plastics Treaty, SMX is removing the final barrier to adoption, ensuring that every player in the value chain, from Singapore to Europe to North America, can share in the benefits.

Pledges and pilots are the past-proof is the future. With Singapore and ASEAN leading by example and SMX providing the toolbox, circularity moves from ambition to proof, and from proof to profit.

By offering its Global Plastics Passport for licensing to facilitate a UN Plastics Treaty, SMX positions itself not only as the enabler of circularity but also as the leader setting the global standard. This system doesn’t just work-it rewards. And that equalizing incentive is why the next wave of industries and nations will join SMX’s league, turning today’s regional leadership into tomorrow’s global framework.

Sources and references:

1. https://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/the-role-of-plastics-in-europe

2. https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/publications/reports/2022/02/global-plastics-outlook_a653d1c9/de747aef-en.pdf

3. https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/recycled-plastics-market

4. https://www.eco-business.com/news/singapores-plastic-recycling-rate-drops-to-5-per-cent/

5. https://www.reuters.com/article/world/in-singapore-where-trash-becomes-ash-plastics-are-still-a-problem-idUSKCN1J20G

6. https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/waste-management/waste-statistics-and-overall-recycling

7. https://www.verifiedmarketreports.com/product/food-grade-rpet-market/

About SMX

As global businesses face new and complex challenges relating to carbon neutrality and meeting new governmental and regional regulations and standards, SMX is able to offer players along the value chain access to its marking, tracking, measuring and digital platform technology to transition more successfully to a low-carbon economy.

Forward-Looking Statements

The information in this press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, for example: matters relating to the Company’s fight against abusive and possibly illegal trading tactics against the Company’s stock; successful launch and implementation of SMX’s joint projects with manufacturers and other supply chain participants of gold, steel, rubber and other materials; changes in SMX’s strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects and plans; SMX’s ability to develop and launch new products and services, including its planned Plastic Cycle Token; SMX’s ability to successfully and efficiently integrate future expansion plans and opportunities; SMX’s ability to grow its business in a cost-effective manner; SMX’s product development timeline and estimated research and development costs; the implementation, market acceptance and success of SMX’s business model; developments and projections relating to SMX’s competitors and industry; and SMX’s approach and goals with respect to technology. These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this press release, and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing views as of any subsequent date, and no obligation is undertaken to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. As a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, actual results or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include: the ability to maintain the listing of the Company’s shares on Nasdaq; changes in applicable laws or regulations; any lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on SMX’s business; the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations, and identify and realize additional opportunities; the risk of downturns and the possibility of rapid change in the highly competitive industry in which SMX operates; the risk that SMX and its current and future collaborators are unable to successfully develop and commercialize SMX’s products or services, or experience significant delays in doing so; the risk that the Company may never achieve or sustain profitability; the risk that the Company will need to raise additional capital to execute its business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the risk that the Company experiences difficulties in managing its growth and expanding operations; the risk that third-party suppliers and manufacturers are not able to fully and timely meet their obligations; the risk that SMX is unable to secure or protect its intellectual property; the possibility that SMX may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and other risks and uncertainties described in SMX’s filings from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

EMAIL: info@securitymattersltd.com

SOURCE: SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited

View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

The new program offers a complimentary take-home slide to spa guests, elevating the experience while streamlining operations.

GARNER, NC / ACCESS Newswire / August 28, 2025 / Feelgoodz, the sustainable brand redefining hospitality footwear, is proud to announce a new partnership with Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa to launch a first-of-its-kind Bodhi Take-Home Spa Slide Program. This initiative underscores both brands’ shared commitment to thoughtful luxury and elevated guest experiences.

Every guest at Eau Spa receives a complimentary pair of Feelgoodz Bodhi Slides to wear during their treatment and take home for continued enjoyment. The slides, crafted from recycled materials including grocery bags and tires, are designed with both comfort and intention – allowing guests to take home a piece of their spa experience for continued use.

“Footwear shouldn’t be an afterthought in the wellness experience,” said Kyle Berner, Feelgoodz Founder. “We’ve reimagined spa footwear to meet the standards of modern luxury-consciously designed, beautifully crafted, and built for life beyond the spa.”

Beyond elevating the guest experience, the Bodhi Slide program offers meaningful operational benefits. Spa teams no longer need to manage sanitization, storage, or replacement of reusable slippers. The take-home approach streamlines spa operations – saving time, reducing waste, and supporting a more hygienic, seamless service.

Eau Spa, consistently ranked among the top luxury spas in the U.S., is known for delivering indulgent, personalized experiences. By integrating the Bodhi Slide program, Eau Spa is offering guests a memorable amenity that extends the resort’s signature hospitality beyond the spa.

“We’ve had our Bodhi slippers for over a month and our guests feel the difference, see the difference, and they can take it home,” said Ben Donat, Spa Director at Eau Spa, located within Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa. “For us it’s a perfect cycle of partnership and value.”

With this program, Feelgoodz continues to disrupt traditional spa models by providing luxury footwear solutions that support operational efficiency, sustainability goals, and guest delight. The Bodhi Slide – stylish, lightweight, and eco-forward – is quickly becoming the gold standard in footwear for wellness destinations looking to innovate.

About Feelgoodz
Feelgoodz is a leader in sustainable, artisan-crafted footwear and accessories. With an unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical production, Feelgoodz supports rural artisan partners across Thailand, Vietnam, India, Nepal, and Turkey. Feelgoodz remains steadfast in its mission to offer eco-friendly alternatives that enrich lives and preserve the planet. Discover more at www.feelgoodz.com & www.feelgoodzhospitality.com.

About Eau Spa at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
A Forbes Five-Star destination, Eau Spa offers a lavish take on wellness, blending modern luxury with personalized, holistic care. From its sensory garden to its renowned therapists, Eau Spa delivers transformational experiences in an unforgettable setting.

Press Contact:
Kate Vessey
Feelgoodz, Director of Marketing
415-260-1227
kate@feelgoodz.com

SOURCE: Feelgoodz

View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

Chapel of the Flowers Pledges Free Ceremonies for Swifties and Chiefs Fans to Celebrate the Couple’s Engagement

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA / ACCESS Newswire / August 28, 2025 / Following the engagement announcement of global superstar Taylor Swift and NFL champion Travis Kelce, one iconic Las Vegas wedding chapel is ready to celebrate in a big way. Chapel of the Flowers has unveiled a once-in-a-lifetime offer: 87 free weddings or vow renewals for fans if the couple ties the knot in the Wedding Capital of the World.

Why 87? It’s Kelce’s jersey number – and the first 87 couples to register will receive a complimentary ceremony at the landmark chapel.

And here’s the twist: Taylor and Travis don’t even have to marry at Chapel of the Flowers. As long as the couple says “I do” anywhere in Las Vegas, the chapel will honor its promise.

“This isn’t about where they walk down the aisle,” said Donne Kerestic, CEO at Chapel of the Flowers. “It’s about celebrating their love story and giving something magical back to the fans who have been following them from stadiums to stage lights.”

The chapel’s special celebration is designed to bring together Swifties and Chiefs Kingdom alike – whether couples are just starting their journey or reliving their own “Love Story.”

“Taylor and Travis’ engagement has the whole world talking,” Kerestic, added. “If they choose Las Vegas, we’re ready to make it legendary – not just for them, but for dozens of fans who get to say ‘yes’ all over again.”

Fans can secure their spot at https://www.littlechapel.com/special-offers. The first 87 eligible couples will be part of what promises to be one of the most unforgettable wedding giveaways in Vegas history.

About Chapel of the Flowers

Chapel of the Flowers has been a premier choice for a Vegas wedding for more than 65 years, offering couples from around the world an unforgettable way to get married in Las Vegas. Located on the iconic Las Vegas Strip, the venue features six stunning chapels to choose from, each blending timeless romance with modern elegance. From breathtaking indoor spaces like La Capella and the Victorian Chapel to outdoor favorites like the Glass Gardens and the Gazebo, couples can find the perfect backdrop for their wedding, vow renewal, or commitment ceremony.

More than just a venue, Chapel of the Flowers provides award-winning, full-service wedding experiences that include professional photography, in-house floral design, receptions, luxury transportation, and concierge-style planning. Every couple is treated as family, with a personal team guiding them from their first consultation to the final toast on their wedding day.

The chapel’s legacy of excellence has been recognized globally, and most recently by the City of Las Vegas with an official proclamation of “Chapel of the Flowers Day” by Mayor Shelley Berkley – cementing its reputation as one of the most iconic and trusted wedding chapels in the world.

Contact Information

Andrea Vidmar
Head of Marketing
info@littlechapel.com
702-735-4331

SOURCE: Chapel of the Flowers

View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire