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Wealth Law Blog

Wealth Law Blog

Covers building, protecting and distributing wealth. By Samuels Yoelin Kantor Seymour & Spinrad LLP.

http://www.wealthlawblog.com/
  • May 8

    TEAM SYK VOLUNTEERS AT OREGON FOOD BANK

    TEAM SYK VOLUNTEERS AT OREGON FOOD BANK
    Each year, corporate groups volunteer their time to collect, pack and process millions of pounds of food for the Oregon Food Bank (OFB) — and recently, our team of attorneys,staff, and friends did their part to support this…
  • Apr 29

    Inactive Account Manager = The New Dead

    Inactive Account Manager = The New Dead
    With the belated acknowledgment that even technology users will die, Google launched its new Inactive Account Manager, allowing those its customers designate as "trusted contacts" to retrieve online information after a certain amount of time…
  • Apr 11

    Your Parents Can Sue You for Not Visiting?!?

    Your Parents Can Sue You for Not Visiting?!?
    In an interesting effort to address the growing numbers of an aging population, China created a new law that requires children to visit their parents.  One can only guess the bitter lawsuits to follow when Dear Old Mom doesn't get the…
Rank this Week: 4272

China Tax Blog

China Tax Blog

Covers China tax law. By Hwuason Lawyers.

http://www.chinataxblog.com/
  • May 7

    An Overview of Hong Kong Tax System

    An Overview of Hong Kong Tax System
    Hong Kong, one of the world most famous financial and trade center, gathered a vast majority of headquarters or regional headquarters of multinational companies. Aside from its strategic location and convenient transportation, the reason why…
  • Apr 24

    Qianhai: Opportunities for Innovation and Development in Financial Sector

    Qianhai: Opportunities for Innovation and Development in Financial Sector
    In early March, the National Development and Reform Commission issued the Permitted Industry Catalogue for Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone (Fa Gai Chan Ye [2013] No. 468), which further clarifies the scope…
  • Apr 18

    Tax Treatment and Risks of Nominal Share-holding

    Tax Treatment and Risks of Nominal Share-holding
    Recently, the maximum income tax on equity transfer in Wuhan had been collected smoothly. The transfer income came to 140 million Yuan and the income tax hit 3.473 million Yuan. In this case, a hotel held 1.63% shares of a security company as…
Rank this Week: 3520

Palm Springs Tax and Trust Lawyers

Palm Springs Tax and Trust Lawyers

Covers estate tax and trust administration issues. By Sanger & Manes.

http://www.palmspringstaxandtrustlawyers.com/
Rank this Week: 4904

South Florida Estate Planning Law

South Florida Estate Planning Law

Covers South Florida estate planning, probate and tax law issues. By David Shulman.

http://www.sofloridaestateplanning.com/
  • May 1

    My Interview on the Shalom Show

    My Interview on the Shalom Show
    Below is my interview with the Shalom Show, a Jewish public affairs cable show that is on tv nationwide.        
  • Apr 30

    Man dies with $40 million, no will, and no heir

    Man dies with $40 million, no will, and no heir
    Today’s crazy estate planning story comes form the New York Times, He Left a Fortune, to No One. Roman Blum died in New York last year at 97 years old. He was a Holocaust survivor and a successful real estate developer worth over $40…
  • Mar 5

    Both Attorneys and Courts are Tired of Financial Institutions’ Refusal to Accept Powers of Attorney

    Both Attorneys and Courts are Tired of Financial Institutions’ Refusal to Accept Powers of Attorney
    Banks Often Refuse to Accept Powers of Attorney One of the things that’s becoming more and more frustrating for trusts and estates lawyers in Florida is the refusal of banks and other financial institutions to accept properly drafted…
Rank this Week: 1730

Maryland Business Litigation…

Maryland Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

Covers taxes and business law. By Silverman, Thompson, Slutkin and White.

http://www.marylandbusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/
  • Apr 30

    Piercing the Corporate Veil: Deleware Law

    Piercing the Corporate Veil: Deleware Law
    Delaware law permits a court to pierce the corporate veil of a company and hold its owners personally liable “where there is fraud or where [the corporation] is in fact a mere instrumentality or alter ego of its owner.” See, e.g.,…
  • Apr 30

    Piercing the Corporate Veil: An Overview

    Piercing the Corporate Veil: An Overview
    Generally, it is the rule that a corporate director is not personally liable for the misconduct of co-directors where he or she has not participated in the misconduct. See, e.g., Seale v. Citizens Sav. & Loan Ass’n, 806 F.2d 99…
  • Apr 9

    To File or Not to File

    To File or Not to File
    File your tax returns. A week from now will be too late. It can be cumbersome, stressful and certainly annoying. But it’s one of those things in life. Do it and be done with it. Some added incentives to filing:
Rank this Week: 3873

Tax Assessment & Condemnation…

Tax Assessment & Condemnation Report

Covers tax assessments, eminent domain, school districts and valuation. By Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC.

http://www.taxassessmentcondemnation.com/
  • Apr 28

    If it generates power, it’s taxable! More from RCN and the City of NY

    If it generates power, it’s taxable! More from RCN and the City of NY
    Rebecca M. SpenoNew York County has given us another case to help us though the morass of what is – and what ain’t - taxable real property under the Real Property Tax Law. On March 12, 2013, New York County…
  • Apr 14

    Update: NYSUT Makes Good On Litigation Threat

    Update: NYSUT Makes Good On Litigation Threat
    Rebecca M. SpenoOn February 19th, 2013, the New York State Teacher’s Union (NYSUT) made good on its threat to challenge Cuomo’s property tax cap on schools by commencing an action in Supreme Court. The lawsuit,…
  • Apr 3

    NYS 2013-14 Budget’s STAR Registration Program

    NYS 2013-14 Budget’s STAR Registration Program
    Kristy Brightman FrameOver the past few days, there have been numerous news articles informing New York State property owners that they have to re-register for their STAR tax exemption. To set things straight – there is nothing you…
Rank this Week: 3619

Money Law Blog

Money Law Blog

Covers bankruptcy and tax law issues in DC, Maryland and Virginia. By the Law Office of Edward Gonzalez, PC.

http://www.money-lawblog.com/
  • Apr 12

    Warning: A "Charge Off" On Your Credit Report Does NOT Mean You Don't Owe It

    Warning: A "Charge Off" On Your Credit Report Does NOT Mean You Don't Owe It
    It happened again this week. The client comes into the consultation smiling broadly. He just needs help with a loan modification, he argues. He doesn't have any other debts. "Look," he says, pointing at his credit report, "it's been…
  • Apr 8

    Fixing Businesses Through Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Boosts the Economy, Says New Study

    Fixing Businesses Through Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Boosts the Economy, Says New Study
    Despite the image and stigma associated with bankruptcy, financial reorganization of failing businesses (and nonprofit organizations) through Chapter 11 bankruptcy is actually helping the economy by giving companies a chance to find new…
  • Mar 16

    Bankruptcy Court -- An Alternative Way to Dispute Taxe

    Bankruptcy Court -- An Alternative Way to Dispute Taxe
    Bankruptcy is designed as a way for an insolvent debtor, one who cannot pay his or her creditors, to get a fresh start. Depending on the type of bankruptcy involved--Chapter 7, Chapter 11, or Chapter 13 for example--among the main functions…
Rank this Week: 4847

Arizona Tax Resolution and…

Arizona Tax Resolution and Bankruptcy Blog

Covers bankruptcy, debt negotiation and tax resolution. By Michael S. Anderson, P.C.

http://www.arizonataxlawyerblog.com/
  • Apr 12

    Contemplating an IRS Offer in Compromise? 6 tips that will help your cause

    Contemplating an IRS Offer in Compromise? 6 tips that will help your cause
    If you have IRS tax debt, I don't care what you say, you have been contemplating an IRS Offer in Compromise. You are searching the internet, reading every article you can find. You have probably spoken to a few tax "resolution" companies…
  • Apr 5

    THE IRS FROZE MY BANK ACCOUNT - WHEN CAN I START USING IT AGAIN?

    THE IRS FROZE MY BANK ACCOUNT - WHEN CAN I START USING IT AGAIN?
    A common concern once the IRS Levies or "freezes" a bank account is whether it will remain in place as to all future deposits. In other words, can the frozen account still be used to make deposits and pay bills? The good news is that the…
  • Mar 27

    LIVE IN ARIZONA AND HAVE SERIOUS TAX DEBT? DIONNE WARWICK'S BANKRUPTCY FILING CONTAINS IMPORTANT LESSONS

    LIVE IN ARIZONA AND HAVE SERIOUS TAX DEBT? DIONNE WARWICK'S BANKRUPTCY FILING CONTAINS IMPORTANT LESSONS
    More than 1 million people each year file for bankruptcy in the United States. That number always incudes some famous types. Yes famous and "important" people use Bankruptcy. In fact many people are shocked when they see the long list. My…
Rank this Week: 3735

Tax Problem Attorney Blog

Tax Problem Attorney Blog

Covers topics such as sales and payroll tax problems, offers in compromise, tax audits, tax debt, tax disputes, tax fraud, tax litigation and tax controversy, and tax preparer penalties. By Los Angeles, California attorneys, Brager Tax Law Group.

http://www.taxproblemattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 2611

A Taxing Blog

A Taxing Blog

By Professor Victor Fleischer.

http://victorfleischer.com
  • Apr 2

    My take on partnership tax reform

    My take on partnership tax reform
    Incremental change with a minimum of controversy must be Mr. Camp’s goal. That would explain why he takes the corner wide, steering clear of the most controversial aspect of partnership tax: carried interest. Carried interest refers to…
  • Mar 13

    Lynnley Browning on Supercharged IPO

    Lynnley Browning on Supercharged IPO
    Lynnley Browning has a story in today’s NYT about Supercharged IPOs, drawing in part on my study with Nancy Staudt. “They involve millions, often billions, of dollars in cash transfers from newly public companies to a small group…
  • Mar 6

    my take on the tax benefits of working at work

    my take on the tax benefits of working at work
    Yahoo’s chief executive, Marissa Mayer, inspired much debate and rebuke when she recently abolished Yahoo’s work-at-home policy. In academia, “working from home” is a treasured euphemism for heading home after your…
Rank this Week: 5250

The Journal of the Business Law…

The Journal of the Business Law Society

Covers recent developments affecting business law . By the students of the University of Illinois College of Law.

http://www.law.uiuc.edu/bljournal/
  • Mar 26

    Entrepreneurship in Brazil

    Entrepreneurship in Brazil
    Bolivians, mainly members of affected indigenous groups, protested the Brazilian construction company OAS’s project to build a road through a remote Bolivian indigenous territory. Meanwhile, citizens of Argentina, Paraguay, and…
  • Feb 23

    Entrepreneurship in Turkey

    Entrepreneurship in Turkey
    Although Turkey is often considered an emerging market, and indeed has many positive attributes that make it an attractive place to invest and do business, it is not a hotbed of entrepreneurship; and until it receives more governmental and…
  • Dec 7

    Shadow banking: Help is on the Way

    Shadow banking: Help is on the Way
      Despite being recognized as a primary culprit of the financial crisis, shadow banking has continued to flourish. According to the Financial Stability Board (FSB), shadow banking has grown since the onset of the crisis from $62 trillion…
Rank this Week: 2211

IRS Report Card

IRS Report Card

Comments of a 30-Year Former IRS Insider. By Mopsick Tax Law, LLP.

http://mopsicktaxlaw.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 3993

409A Dismay

409A Dismay

Covers IRS regulations regarding deferred compensation. By Richard S. Meisner.

http://409adismay.blogspot.com/
  • Mar 13

    IRS Prevails in Court Case: Discounted Options Subject to 409A

    IRS Prevails in Court Case: Discounted Options Subject to 409A
    From Benefits Notes Blog:"I also found the case interesting because of the time periods involved and the role of the taxpayers in the stock issuance. The case involved actions taken during the 409A transition period, the period of time…
  • Mar 5

    California 409A "Double Tax" May Violate State Constitution

    California 409A "Double Tax" May Violate State Constitution
    Article indicates that tax was not approved by Legislative Super Majority. See Law Review Article Here
  • Dec 27

    The Tracking Rule -- 409A Train Keep a Rollin'

    The Tracking Rule -- 409A Train Keep a Rollin'
    An explanation of the 409A Tracking Rule (and a suggestion that pre-wiring a plan under 409A may avoid the five-year limitation on tracking underlying equity payments): From xtreERISA Blog: "...I'm suggesting, if you have an equity-based…
Rank this Week: 2613

Bellevue Tax Lawyer Blog

Bellevue Tax Lawyer Blog

Covers tax law. By the Law Office of Aaron P. Richter.

http://www.richtertaxblog.com/
Rank this Week: 3741

IRS Tax Lawyer Blog

IRS Tax Lawyer Blog

Covers IRS and Tax law. By Jones & Collins L.L.C.

http://www.stopirsproblem.com/
  • Feb 27

    How Do You Calculate OIC Reasonable Collection Potential?

    How Do You Calculate OIC Reasonable Collection Potential?
    In an earlier blog entry, we wrote about the IRS Offer in Compromise ("OIC"). One of the most misrepresented items in an OIC is the minimum offer. This amount is determined by the reasonable collection potential. Your reasonable collection…
  • Feb 20

    How Do You Calculate the Offer in Compromise?

    How Do You Calculate the Offer in Compromise?
    Yesterday a caller asked me about an Offer in Compromise with IRS. He wanted to know if the radio and mail ads were true, that he could pay "pennies on the dollar" to settle with IRS. So let's discuss what you really have to pay. Many of my…
  • Feb 11

    Correcting the Unfair Advantage of Dishonest Return Preparer

    Correcting the Unfair Advantage of Dishonest Return Preparer
    CPA's and Tax Professionals: Has anyone noticed that there are more and more tax return preparers that will cheat the tax return system? They will file returns with fraudulent deductions and credits, and allow magically large refunds for…
Rank this Week: 2340

Tax Law Blog

Tax Law Blog

By the Law Offices of Sanford I. Millar.

http://www.taxattorneycalifornia.net/blog-posts/
  • Feb 24

    Offshore Banks, Required Records and Secret Funds Transfers: a Receipe for Disaster

    Offshore Banks, Required Records and Secret Funds Transfers: a Receipe for Disaster
    Recently, two Israeli banks are reported to have agreed to cooperate in criminal tax investigations being conducted by the Criminal Tax Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. The specific actions allegedly involve a conspiracy between…
  • Feb 17

    Non-FBAR Penalites and Offshore Voluntary Disclosure

    Non-FBAR Penalites and Offshore Voluntary Disclosure
    The following summarizes in explicit detail why taxpayers who have an unfilled Report of Foreign Financial or Bank Account (FBAR) must consider entering the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP). Not only does the taxpayer potentially…
  • Feb 10

    Tax Traps Accompany EB-5 Visa

    Tax Traps Accompany EB-5 Visa
    EB-5 Visas are sought after investment based pathways to a Green card. An EB-5 Visa is described in Wikipedia as follows: “The EB-5 visa for Immigrant Investors is a United States visa created by the Immigration Act of 1990. This visa…
Rank this Week: 3356

Oregon Debt Relief Weblawg

Oregon Debt Relief Weblawg

Covers bankruptcy and federal and state tax matters. By Kent Anderson.

http://www.eugenebankruptcylawyer.com/blog
  • Feb 20

    Judicial Conference Increases Dollar Amounts in Bankruptcy Case

    Judicial Conference Increases Dollar Amounts in Bankruptcy Case
    The Bankruptcy Code is full of specific dollar limitations and allowances. These figures include dollar limits on elligibilty for use of Chapter 13 and many other amounts, such as the value of exemptions permitted to bankruptcy debtors under…
  • May 30

    Major IRS Settlement Changes Announced

    Major IRS Settlement Changes Announced
    The IRS has announced a major change that will affect most people with unpaid tax debt who would like to resolve that debt with the government but can not pay in full. The settlement program used by the IRS to adjust tax debts is called Offer…
  • Feb 11

    FHFA Head DeMarco Sandbags Home Loan Principal Pay Down Plan

    FHFA Head DeMarco Sandbags Home Loan Principal Pay Down Plan
      FHFA's Edward DeMarco
Rank this Week: 4636

California Litigation Attorney…

California Litigation Attorney Blog

Covers legal news. By Reid & Hellyer.

http://www.rhlaw.com/blog/
  • Feb 12

    The Tax Implications of the $1M Reward for Christopher Dorner’s Capture

    The Tax Implications of the $1M Reward for Christopher Dorner’s Capture
    According to recent news reports, a $1 million reward was being offered for information leading to the capture of Christopher Dorner, the former LAPD police officer who is suspected of killing 3 people and wounding 2 people in Southern…
  • Feb 12

    Catch me if you can, and pay the tax if you do – Information Reward

    Catch me if you can, and pay the tax if you do – Information Reward
    According to recent news reports, a $1 million reward is being offered for information leading to the capture of Christopher Dorner, the former LAPD police officer who is suspected of killing 3 people and wounding 2 people in Southern…
  • Feb 8

    The Tax Cost of Litigation Part I

    The Tax Cost of Litigation Part I
    When a plaintiff wins a judgment or reaches a settlement, the tax man will be lurking to get his share.  There are two main issues in the taxation of litigation.  This blog will focus on a plaintiff in a non-business litigation…
Rank this Week: 5000

EU & Italian International Tax…

EU & Italian International Tax Law Blog

Provides updates on EU and Italian international tax matters. By Marco Rossi.

http://www.euitalianinternationaltax.com/
Rank this Week: 1985

Issues in Tax Controversy

Issues in Tax Controversy

Presents commentary on tax enforcement, news and developments. By Baker Hostetler.

http://www.issuesintaxcontroversy.com/
Rank this Week: 3140

Philadelphia Estate and Tax…

Philadelphia Estate and Tax Attorney Blog

Focuses on income, estate and gift tax matters, estate planning and probate administration. By Steven J. Fromm.

http://frommtaxes.wordpress.com/
  • Jan 21

    Estate Planning 2013: Now What? A Must Read For Everyone

    Estate Planning 2013: Now What? A Must Read For Everyone
    We now know what the federal estate tax laws will be this year and in the future.  Our federal government has stated that these estate tax rules are now permanent after a decade of uncertainty.  (A cynic may say that these…
  • Jan 21

    Estate Planning 2013: Now What? A Must Read For Everyone

    Estate Planning 2013: Now What? A Must Read For Everyone
    We now know what the federal estate tax laws will be this year and in the future.  Our federal government has stated that these estate tax rules are now permanent after a decade of uncertainty.  (A cynic may say that these…
  • Dec 4

    2012 Year End Tax Planning Strategie

    2012 Year End Tax Planning Strategie
    2012 Year End Tax Planning Strategies. Filed under: Estate Planning
Rank this Week: 3752

Florida Tax Attorney Blog

Florida Tax Attorney Blog

Published By Bucci Law Offices, P.A.

http://www.floridataxattorneyblog.com/
  • Jan 17

    Can the IRS Request Your QuickBooks Files?

    Can the IRS Request Your QuickBooks Files?
    Do South Florida business owners have to turn over their business accounting software files in an IRS audit? As many taxpayers know in the IRS examination of tax returns over the past few years, the IRS has increasingly requested the…
  • Jan 7

    That's Not Me! Identity Theft and Tax Fraud in Florida - What To Do Next Part 2

    That's Not Me! Identity Theft and Tax Fraud in Florida - What To Do Next Part 2
    South Florida taxpayers need to take action against identity theft and tax fraud. Identity thieves can steal thousands of dollars from unsuspecting victims, including you, without you even being aware of it for many months or even years. …
  • Jan 3

    That's Not Me! Identity Theft in Florida - How You Can Protect Yourself from Tax Fraud

    That's Not Me! Identity Theft in Florida - How You Can Protect Yourself from Tax Fraud
    South Florida taxpayers beware of identity theft! An increase in technology and the free flow of information of this day and age brings with it an increase of identity theft, a serious problem for many people in the United States and…
Rank this Week: 4820

The 1031 Exchange Blog

The 1031 Exchange Blog

Covers delayed, reverse and improvement 1031 exchanges.

http://www.1031exchangeinstitute.org/1031-exchange-blog/
  • Jan 7

    1031 Exchanges: Welcome Back!

    1031 Exchanges: Welcome Back!
    For real estate investors located in high tax rate states, such as California, the 1031 Exchange just moved to the top of their to-do list.  There were some very significant changes made to Federal and state tax codes, and a…
  • Sep 14

    BREAKING NEWS: Brent Bonine Joins Exeter 1031 Exchange Services, LLC

    BREAKING NEWS: Brent Bonine Joins Exeter 1031 Exchange Services, LLC
    Brent Bonine Joins The Exeter Group of Companies William L. Exeter announced today that Brent Bonine has joined The Exeter Group of Companies, which includes Exeter 1031 Exchange Services, LLC, Exeter Fiduciary Services, LLC and Exeter IRA…
  • Jul 30

    CFPB Issues Report on 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediary Industry

    CFPB Issues Report on 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediary Industry
    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued its Final Report Pursuant to Section 1079 of the Dodd-Frank Act regarding its analysis, findings and recommendations for the 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediary Industry.
Rank this Week: 2024

My Mississippi Tax Lawyer

My Mississippi Tax Lawyer

Covers Mississippi taxes, estate planning, and business formation issues. By David Lynch.

http://www.mymstaxlawyer.com/
  • Jan 2

    What is in the new Tax Relief Act passed by Congress?

    What is in the new Tax Relief Act passed by Congress?
    We finally got a new tax bill and now everybody wants to know what’s in it. I’m still working on digesting it myself, but if you want to get ahead of the curve, I recommend taking a look at the … Continue reading →
  • Dec 20

    Do you think we’re going over the “fiscal cliff”?

    Do you think we’re going over the “fiscal cliff”?
    Apparently in response to my post yesterday, I received a couple of questions from people as to whether or not I think Congress will let us go over the “fiscal cliff.” First let me say that I really do not … Continue…
  • Dec 19

    What happens if we go over the “fiscal cliff”?

    What happens if we go over the “fiscal cliff”?
    The American Institute of CPAs has released a Fiscal Cliff Series that provides a brief, objective  and non-partisan fact sheet on each of the following tax topics: Alternative Minimum Tax Individual Income Tax Rates Estate Tax…
Rank this Week: 3730

Tax Law and Business Organization…

Tax Law and Business Organization Strategy

Providing information and updates on tax law. Published by Sprouse Schrader Smith PC.

http://taxlaw.sprouselaw.com/
  • Jan 2

    Fiscal Cliff Avoided

    Fiscal Cliff Avoided
    I saw an editorial cartoon the other day. It was of Wiley Coyote going off the cliff. He seemed to be doing this regularly in the Roadrunner and Coyote cartoons. In this case, he was able to scramble, out of thin air, back to the edge of the…
  • Nov 8

    "Now that's a fine mess you've gotten us into!"

    "Now that's a fine mess you've gotten us into!"
    Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself. - Mark Twain, a Biography The so-called “fiscal cliff” is looming, and I don’t see how we can avoid going over the edge. The election is now…
  • Mar 20

    Real Estate Transferred to FLP Escapes Inclusion in Estate

    Real Estate Transferred to FLP Escapes Inclusion in Estate
    In a case involving an asserted estate tax deficiency of over $2.5 million, the Tax Court has held that real estate transferred to a family limited partnership (FLP) did not have to be included in the transferor's gross estate under Code Sec.…
Rank this Week: 1654

California Tax Attorney Blog

California Tax Attorney Blog

Covers tax controversies involving the IRS and California Franchise Tax Board, as well as California probate, estate planning matters and business transactions. By Mitchell A. Port.

http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/
  • Dec 29

    Gifts Made By Personal Check

    Gifts Made By Personal Check
    A check written in 2012 that does not clear until 2013 is at risk of being a 2013 gift, not a 2012 gift, since the donor could have stopped payment in 2013 before it cleared. The issue with using checks to make gifts is that until the check…
  • Nov 22

    Tax Humor

    Tax Humor
    A tax loophole is "something that benefits the other guy. If it benefits you, it is tax reform.'' — Russell B. Long, U.S. Senator “People who complain about taxes can be divided into two classes: men and women.” — Unknown "Like…
  • Nov 20

    How Good Is Your Attorney?

    How Good Is Your Attorney?
    Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings just came out with it's rating of me. I have been honored with an "AV Preeminent" rating which is a significant rating accomplishment- a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the…
Rank this Week: 2848

Derek's Tax blog

Derek's Tax blog

Covers taxes and estate planning. By the Jensen Law Office.

http://washingtonstateestatelaw.com/blogs
  • Dec 17

    14 Days and Counting - Two Years Ago Today

    14 Days and Counting - Two Years Ago Today
    Today marks the two year anniversary of the bill that extended the Bush tax provisions for two years and raised the Federal Estate Tax and Gift Tax Exemption to $5 million. My how things have changed! Two years ago the Republicans in Congress…
  • Dec 5

    New Year-End Planning Resource

    New Year-End Planning Resource
    I would like to bring your attention to two new resources for your Year-End Estate Tax Planning: Free Estate Planning Opportunities Webinar Planning Opportunities Not to Miss in 2012A Free Estate Planning Webinar for American Families and…
  • Dec 4

    Estate Tax Fiscal Cliff - 27 Days and Counting - What will the Estate Tax be on January 1st?

    Estate Tax Fiscal Cliff - 27 Days and Counting - What will the Estate Tax be on January 1st?
    There may be 27 calendar days left, but there are only 16 Planning Days left before the fiscal cliff! It may be too late to do anything, so what are the possible outcomes for the estate tax? As I see it, here are the three most likely…
Rank this Week: 3184

Insight Law Firm

Insight Law Firm

Covers tax laws and cases.

http://insightlawfirm.wordpress.com/
Rank this Week: 3969

Atlanta Estate Planning Lawyer…

Atlanta Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

Covers powers of attorney, trusts, wills, and health care directives. By The Adams Law Offices, LLC.

http://www.atlantaestateplanninglawyer.com/
Rank this Week: 2060

MW Attorneys Blog

MW Attorneys Blog

Covers tax news and tips. By Montgomery & Wetenkamp.

http://www.mwattorneys.com/blog/
Rank this Week: 3531

Tax Plus Blog

Tax Plus Blog

Covers UK tax issues. By Mercer & Hole.

http://www.mercerhole.co.uk/blog/tax-plus/
  • Nov 22

    A key issue for high net worth individual

    A key issue for high net worth individual
    Reports have emerged in recent days concerning a further potential change to the Annual Allowance provision for contributions to pension arrangements in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement The current allowance is £50,000, but this could be…
  • Oct 8

    No Wealth Tax please – we’re British

    No Wealth Tax please – we’re British
    There has been a lot of noise in recent months about the possibility of a wealth tax in the UK. The wealth tax often conflated with the idea of a mansion tax has long been a feature of Napoleonic regimes but in the UK, where house prices are…
  • Sep 4

    EEC and tax avoidance

    EEC and tax avoidance
    The official journal of the EU has recently published an opinion on tax and financial havens, i.e.
Rank this Week: 2943

US Law Watch

US Law Watch

Provides US legal and regulatory information. By BNA International.

http://www.uslawwatch.com
Rank this Week: 4388

from milan to mumbai

from milan to mumbai

Post and riposte from a resolutely cranky but creative law professor, emphasizing international and comparative tax law... by Michael Livingston

http://mikelivingston.blogspot.com/
  • Nov 8

    welcome back and thoughts on the election

    welcome back and thoughts on the election
    I’m reviving my blog to make a couple of comments about the election and because I’ll be traveling again soon, always a good time for posting.   Some of these are comments I’ve already posted on Facebook et al.   Here we…
  • Dec 29

    The Travails of the "Ultra-Orthodox"

    The Travails of the "Ultra-Orthodox"
    Stories have been floating around the international media about various outrages attributed to Haredim or "ultra-orthodox" Jews in Jerusalem and other cities.   These include forced segregation of men and women on buses, efforts to keep…
  • Nov 28

    Israel: my last few day

    Israel: my last few day
    My class is over and I'm using the last three days to see parts of Israel that I might otherwise miss.   Last night I headed to Jerusalem for a workshop at the Van Leer Institute on Arab and Jewish demography, not normally one of my core…
Rank this Week: 4617

Estate Planning, Business, & Tax…

Estate Planning, Business, & Tax Law Blog

Covers fundamental concepts relevant to estate planning, business, and tax law. By Douglas K. Cook.

http://cookazlaw.com/blog
  • Nov 6

    Gifting in 2012

    Gifting in 2012
    As the end of 2012 approaches and the bus appears headed off the “fiscal cliff,” one estate planning strategy seems to be taking center stage among more affluent taxpayers.
  • Oct 15

    The Looming “Fiscal Cliff” of 2012

    The Looming “Fiscal Cliff” of 2012
    The much-discussed “fiscal cliff” facing the United States is the result of federal tax and spending policy changes that will become effective January 1, 2013, caused largely by the following: 1) the expiring “Bush tax cuts,” 2) the…
  • Oct 5

    3.8% Medicare Surtax on Individuals, Estates & Trust

    3.8% Medicare Surtax on Individuals, Estates & Trust
    Beginning in 2013, the Affordable Care Act will impose a 3.8% surtax on some types of income, subject to certain thresholds. However, the applicable threshold and the manner in which the surtax is calculated varies depending upon whether the…
Rank this Week: 5173

DEHNEN.Blog

DEHNEN.Blog

Covers German tax news.

http://www.dehnenblog.com/eng
  • Oct 24

    Flank protection investigators and taxpayers‘ rights – President of the German Federal Court of Finance raises his voice

    Flank protection investigators and taxpayers‘ rights – President of the German Federal Court of Finance raises his voice
    We, at DEHNEN., have been concerned about developments regarding taxpayers’ rights for a long time already – and now, the President of the German Federal Court of Finance, Rudolf Mellinghoff has also raised his voice according to our…
  • Oct 24

    Brazil goes Düsseldorf

    Brazil goes Düsseldorf
    Economic relations between Germany and Brazil will now be strengthened by the newly established honorary consulate in Düsseldorf (http://www.brasil-honorarkonsulat.de/). We therefore welcome Max Krieger, the new consul, in our office…
  • Oct 9

    Implementation of US-FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) in Germany

    Implementation of US-FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) in Germany
    Taxpayers with US nationality are facing several tax planning and compliance challenges these days. They are taxable in the USA with their worldwide income, regardless of their place of residence. And the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) lately…
Rank this Week: 1669

Towson Tax Attorney

Towson Tax Attorney

Covers taxes, business law, and estate planning. By Jeffrey Rogyom.

http://towsontax.com
  • Sep 14

    Didn’t File Tax Returns? The IRS Offers Solutions for Nonfiler

    Didn’t File Tax Returns? The IRS Offers Solutions for Nonfiler
    Whether on purpose or by mistake, taxpayers sometimes find themselves years behind on filing their tax returns.  Sometimes people are lucky and decide on their own to file past due tax returns and move on with their life.  Others have the…
  • Mar 25

    Family Business Succession Planning

    Family Business Succession Planning
    Small businesses comprise a significant portion of our economy. Unfortunately, most small businesses do not survive into the next generation of owners. The hard work and legacy of the current and prior generations can be wasted without proper…
  • Feb 18

    Business Contract Drafting and Review

    Business Contract Drafting and Review
    Properly drafted commercial contracts not only improve the professional appearance of your business, but may also determine whether your contracts can be enforced in court or whether you can avoid court altogether.  For various motivations,…
Rank this Week: 1717

The Tax Law Forum

The Tax Law Forum

Covers Federal and Wisconsin tax law issues. By Rob Teuber.

http://www.taxlawforum.com/
  • Sep 7

    Friday's Tax Quote - September 7, 2012

    Friday's Tax Quote - September 7, 2012
    “We have come to love income tax laws so much that we have chosen to have a lot of them.
  • Aug 31

    Friday's Tax Quote - August 31, 2012

    Friday's Tax Quote - August 31, 2012
    “By this time fashion had condemned the beard in every other country in Europe, and with a voice more potent than popes or emperors, had banished it from civilized society.  But this only made the Russians cling more fondly to their…
  • Aug 24

    Friday's Tax Quote - August 24, 2012

    Friday's Tax Quote - August 24, 2012
    “The principle is this – that you ought not in a free country to lay a tax on the expression of political opinion – a tax on the diffusion of that information on public affairs which the spirit of our constitution makes the interest and…
Rank this Week: 1647

Taxing Tech

Taxing Tech

Covers state taxation of emerging technologies. By Reed Smith LLP.

http://www.taxingtech.com/
  • Aug 27

    Massachusetts: Feeling SaaSy

    Massachusetts: Feeling SaaSy
    Editors’ Note: The following post is by our guest editor, Michael Lurie.  Michael is a member of Reed Smith’s 2012 Summer Associate class, resident in our Philadelphia office.  Michael recently completed his second year at…
  • Aug 27

    Massachusetts: Feeling SaaSy

    Massachusetts: Feeling SaaSy
    Editors’ Note: The following post is by our guest editor, Michael Lurie.  Michael is a member of Reed Smith’s 2012 Summer Associate class, resident in our Philadelphia office.  Michael recently completed his second year…
  • Aug 9

    The Nortel Dilemna: Taxability of Canned Software in California

    The Nortel Dilemna: Taxability of Canned Software in California
    In an article published in this week’s BNA Weekly State Tax Report, Marty Dakessian, Mike Shaikh and I analyze last year’s decision of the California Court of Appeal (2nd District) in Nortel Networks Inc. v. State Board of…
Rank this Week: 4114

Taxidermy: Getting Under the Skin…

Taxidermy: Getting Under the Skin of Tax Law

Insight into the trials and tribulations of a UK tax lawyer. By Ann L. Humphrey.

http://www.annlhumphrey.com/blog
  • Aug 22

    The golden ticket

    The golden ticket
    ‘There are semi-naked women playing beach volleyball in the middle of the Horse Guards Parade immortalised by Canaletto. They are glistening like wet otters and the water is splashing off the brims of the spectators’…
  • Jul 26

    Allez Wiggo

    Allez Wiggo
    To celebrate Wiggo’s epic victory in this year’s Tour de France, this month’s blog is devoted to things tax and cycling related. First, the ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme.  If employers lend their employees cycles or cyclists’ safety…
  • May 14

    Dreaming of electric sheep?

    Dreaming of electric sheep?
    Having been confined for what seemed like hours in the Carphone Warehouse outlet in Bluewater shopping centre I panicked, and, as a result, am now sharing my life with an Android.  read more
Rank this Week: 4732

Property Tax in Florida

Property Tax in Florida

Covers property tax law in Florida, including questions relating to valuation, homestead exemptions, agricultural classifications, and how to challenge decisions of the taxing authority. By Sherri Johnson.

http://propertytaxinflorida.com/
  • Aug 19

    Deadlines for 2012 VAB Petition

    Deadlines for 2012 VAB Petition
    Pursuant to Florida Statute 194.011(3)(d), a petition to a county value adjustment board to challenge the assessment of the value of the taxpayer’s property must be filed no later than 25 days after the Property Appraiser mails out the…
  • Jan 17

    Property Tax Appeals: Should You File a VAB Petition or Go Straight to Court?

    Property Tax Appeals: Should You File a VAB Petition or Go Straight to Court?
    Property owners who would like to appeal their property tax assessments are faced with two choices in Florida – they can file a petition to the county value adjustment board or they can file a lawsuit in circuit court.  Some attorneys…
  • Jul 12

    New in 2011: Payment of Taxes During Pending VAB Appeal

    New in 2011: Payment of Taxes During Pending VAB Appeal
    Taxpayers who file Value Adjustment Board petitions in 2011 must now make sure that they pay their taxes before they become delinquent.  The newly-enacted Fla. Stat.
Rank this Week: 3577

South Carolina Tax Credit Blog

South Carolina Tax Credit Blog

Follows stories and pertinent issues that relate to the tax credit industry in South Carolina for both state and federal tax credits. By Christian L. Rogers.

http://www.sctaxcreditblog.com/
  • Jul 9

    The Positive Economic Impact of Tax Credit

    The Positive Economic Impact of Tax Credit
    On this blog we have discussed at length the various ways tax credits can benefit a state. They circulate money back into an economy to increase spending, provide incentives to clean up dilapidated sections of town raising property values,…
  • Jun 8

    Abandoned Buildings Tax Credit Bill Dead

    Abandoned Buildings Tax Credit Bill Dead
    As the official term of the South Carolina Legislative Session ended yesterday, so did the chances for the Abandoned Buildings Revitalization Act to become law this year.  Supporters of the bill, including me, will try to revitalize the bill…
  • May 9

    South Carolina Abandoned Buildings Tax Credit

    South Carolina Abandoned Buildings Tax Credit
    One of the many casualties of the recession was the real estate market, and South Carolina is no exception. It is not uncommon to drive down the street and see derelict structures that once housed families or businesses. Abandoned buildings…
Rank this Week: 5177

Tax Nightmares

Tax Nightmares

Covers common events in tax and bankruptcy practice.

http://taxnightmares.blogspot.com/
  • Jul 8

    AMNESTY FOR TEXAS TAXES

    AMNESTY FOR TEXAS TAXES
    AMNESTY FOR TEXAS SALES TAX & FRANCHISE TAXES The Comptroller of Public Accounts has announced an AMNESTY for sales tax. The amnesty is of limited duration. It will not help with audits or tax debt. It will help non-filers and…
  • Aug 19

    Filing Bankruptcy Too Soon

    Filing Bankruptcy Too Soon
    There is a serious risk when you file bankruptcy to stop tax levies. The bankruptcy filing may not discharge the tax debt in a Chapter 7 case. The filing may require payment in full of the priority tax claim (taxes typically less than three…
  • Aug 16

    LET MY CLIENT GO

    LET MY CLIENT GO
    I received a call from one of my long time clients today. I have been representing this business for close to a year with sales tax and IRS payroll tax problems. The conversation was very emotional. He said, "The comptroller just shut down my…
Rank this Week: 3334

Tax Information for People with…

Tax Information for People with Disabilities by Paul Nidich, J.D., LL.M.

Covers tax matters affecting people with disabilities. By Paul Nidich.

http://paulnidich.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 2011

Estate Planning and Tax Lawyer…

Estate Planning and Tax Lawyer Blog

Published by Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A.

http://www.estateplanningandtaxlawyer.com/
  • Jun 11

    Estate Planning is an Ongoing Proce

    Estate Planning is an Ongoing Proce
    Estate plans are just like any other plans we make in business or in life: they change. Here are some things to remember to ensure your estate plan is always relevant: • Update your estate plan with each life-changing event – divorce,…
  • Jun 5

    Things to think about before you retire

    Things to think about before you retire
  • Jun 1

    Florida Estate Planning for Health Decision

    Florida Estate Planning for Health Decision
    The primary healthcare document in Florida for your Estate Plan is a Health Care Surrogate, also known as an Advanced Health Care Directive or Health Care Power of Attorney. It is in this document that you record your wishes and instructions…
Rank this Week: 3459

Business and Tax Lawyer Blog

Business and Tax Lawyer Blog

Published by Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A.

http://www.businessandtaxlawyerblog.com/
  • Jun 7

    Who qualifies as a Sharholder of an S Corporation

    Who qualifies as a Sharholder of an S Corporation
    An S corporation is a type of tax structure used by many business owners today. To be clear, an S corporation is not a type of business entity. It is purely a taxation election made with the IRS by "checking the box". It allows a business…
  • May 21

    Employee v Independent contractor: who is what?

    Employee v Independent contractor: who is what?
    Whether someone is your employee or an independent contractor is a very important factual determination when it comes to unemployment and taxes. The IRS, Department of Labor, different state departments, state departments of labor,…
  • May 17

    General Information on Trademark

    General Information on Trademark
    A trademark is a name, logo or some marketing device used by a business to identify a product. Words, logos, the shape and/or color of product packaging, the product itself, uniforms, building shapes, telephone, colors, sounds, even scents…
Rank this Week: 3472