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El Conta punto com

Herramientas para los contadores -México-

http://elconta.com/

May 21
Mitos del despido justificado (e injustificado…)

Mitos del despido justificado (e injustificado…)

Mitos del despido justificado Autor: Omar Bagües www.kimquezada.com Muchos mitos a lo largo de la... Clic para leer mas en sitio original.
May 21
Factura CFD próxima a desaparecer en 2013, así lo creen los PAC´s del @SATmx

Factura CFD próxima a desaparecer en 2013, así lo creen los PAC´s del @SATmx

Terminación de la facilidad de comprobación CFD Fuente: edifactmx1 Se dice que “Que cuando el... Clic para leer mas en sitio original.
May 21
Apple presuntamente elude impuestos y EU exige explicaciones.

Apple presuntamente elude impuestos y EU exige explicaciones.

Fuente: negocioselnorte.com Apple eludió impuestos por miles de millones de dólares en... Clic para leer mas en sitio original.

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Utah Estate Planning

Covers estate planning, probate, trusts and wills in Utah. By Jason C. Hunter.

http://www.utahestateplanning.typepad.com/

May 24
Hospice Not Feeling the Love from Medicare

Hospice Not Feeling the Love from Medicare

Despite a three-year-old order from Congress, Medicare has yet to begin an experiment to expand hospice services to allow beneficiaries to continue potentially lifesaving treatments to see if it would save money while improving the patients'…
May 23
Watch Out for State Death Taxe

Watch Out for State Death Taxe

Even if death and taxes are the only things certain in life, state legislators say they can never be certain about death taxes. The federal death tax has all but disappeared from the radar screen of most taxpayers. Why? The fiscal…
May 22
Remember to Take RMD from Inherited IRA

Remember to Take RMD from Inherited IRA

If you inherit the IRA of an individual who has a required distribution for the year, you – as the beneficiary – must take any remaining required minimum distribution (RMD). Not all assets are inherited in the same way. Take IRAs, for…

Rank this Week: 90

JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We…

JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)

Edited by University of Miami School of Law Professor Michael Froomkin, The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)–JOTWELL–invites law professors to join us in filling a telling gap in legal scholarship by creating a space where legal academics will go to identify, celebrate, and discuss the best new legal scholarship.

http://jotwell.com/

May 24
Colonial and Postcolonial Constructions of Family Law

Colonial and Postcolonial Constructions of Family Law

Sylvia Wairimu Kang'ara, Beyond Bed And Bread: Making The African State Through Marriage Law Reform -- Constitutive And Transformative Influences of Anglo-American Legal Thought, 9 Hastings Race & Poverty L. J. 353 (2012),…
May 22
Provoked Intimate Femicides: A Privatized Version of “Honour”?

Provoked Intimate Femicides: A Privatized Version of “Honour”?

Pascale Fournier, Pascal McDougall & Anna R. Dekker, Dishonour, Provocation and Culture: Through the Beholder’s Eye?, 16(2) Can. Crim. L. Rev. 161 (2012), available at the University of Ottawa.Isabel GrantIn their…
May 20
The Care and Feeding of Sticky Defaults in Information Privacy Law

The Care and Feeding of Sticky Defaults in Information Privacy Law

Lauren Willis, When Nudges Fail: Slippery Defaults, 80 U. Chi. L. Rev. ___ (forthcoming 2013) available at SSRN.Paul OhmIf Jotwell is meant to surface obscure gems of legal scholarship, which might go unnoticed otherwise, I might be missing…

Rank this Week: 113

Nonprofit Law Blog

Covers legal issues affecting nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations. By Gene Takagi.

http://www.nonprofitlawblog.com/home/

May 24
2013 Annual Private Foundation National Conference - Day Two

2013 Annual Private Foundation National Conference - Day Two

Highlights from the morning sessions of Day Two of the 2013 Private Foundation National Conference in Seattle below. BREAKING NEWS: Greg Colvin's Committee housed within Public Citizen drafted a proposal on clarifying IRS rules on political…
May 24
Nonprofit Tweets of the Week - May 24, 2013

Nonprofit Tweets of the Week - May 24, 2013

This week's selection of nonprofit tweets is coming from Seattle, where I'm attending the Fourth Annual Private Foundation National Conference. Have a listen to local group The Postal Service perform Such Great Heights while perusing the…
May 23
2013 Annual Private Foundation National Conference - Day One

2013 Annual Private Foundation National Conference - Day One

I'm in beautiful Seattle for the Fourth Annual Private Foundation National Conference. Day One highlights below: Primer on private foundations - Jody Blazek Motivation for starting a private foundation must be charitable Special rules and…

Rank this Week: 156

taxgirl

Covers corporate, non-profit, estates, individual or international taxes. By Kelly Erb.

http://www.taxgirl.com

May 24
Will She Or Won’t She? D.C. Holds Breath As IRS Official Is Called Back To Testify After (Possibly) Pleading The Fifth

Will She Or Won’t She? D.C. Holds Breath As IRS Official Is Called Back To Testify After (Possibly) Pleading The Fifth

It’s no surprise that Rep. Darrell Issa (R-), Chair of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, would recall Lois Lerner, Director of the Exempt Organizations Division at the Internal Revenue Service. He advised as much on…
May 23
Don’t Forget: IRS To Shut Down Tomorrow

Don’t Forget: IRS To Shut Down Tomorrow

Don't get too excited. It's not closed forever.
May 22
We Know She Can Count To Five: IRS Official Who Claimed She Was Not Good At Math Pleads The Fifth

We Know She Can Count To Five: IRS Official Who Claimed She Was Not Good At Math Pleads The Fifth

As Congress continues its investigation into allegations that the Internal Revenue Service improperly targeted certain applications for tax-exempt status based on keywords and politically charged language, a number of IRS and Treasury…

Rank this Week: 159

Tax Updates

By Roth & Co.

http://www.rothcpa.com/

May 24
Tax Roundup, 5/24/2013: Tuition organization credit bill has big sales tax provision. And: Fancy guys, bow ties.

Tax Roundup, 5/24/2013: Tuition organization credit bill has big sales tax provision. And: Fancy guys, bow ties.

In its usual last-minute frenzy, the Iowa General Assembly passed a bill (HF 625) to extend the popular School Tuition [...]
May 23
If taxes are charitable, why can’t I deduct them?

If taxes are charitable, why can’t I deduct them?

Find the error in Victor Fleischer’s statement relating to Apple’s tax planning: If you think about it, taxes are really [...]
May 23
Tax Roundup, 5/23/2013: Iowa property taxes improve, income tax gets worse. Plus: more Apple bites.

Tax Roundup, 5/23/2013: Iowa property taxes improve, income tax gets worse. Plus: more Apple bites.

The Iowa General Assembly nears the end of its annual rampage. While it finally did something to improve a bad commercial [...]

Rank this Week: 223

Tax Exempt Law Student Blog

Covers the law of tax exempt entities. By Jedediah Bodger.

http://taxexemptlaw.blogspot.com/

Mar 1
Another Blow to the Perpetual Student!

Another Blow to the Perpetual Student!

The Tax Court held that a taxpayer could not deduct the $33,000 cost of obtaining a Harvard M.B.A. as an educational expense under Reg. § 1.162-5. Foster v. Commissioner, T.C. Summ. Op. 2008-22 (2/28/08). The court concluded that her…
Mar 1
More Unrelated Business Income for Charities in Economic Downturn

More Unrelated Business Income for Charities in Economic Downturn

When the economy starts to hit the skids, as is currently happening, people tightent their belt, and superfluous spending such as charitable donations is heavily reduced. As a result, charities engage in more business activity to hold them…
Mar 1
Guidance on the 990 Postcard

Guidance on the 990 Postcard

On February 25, 2008, the IRS issued guidance on the Form 990-N, the "e-Postcard," filing requirement of small tax-exempt organizations (i.e., those with gross receipts annually of $25,000 or less). The Pension Protection Act of 2006…

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Givner & Kaye Blog

Covers estate and tax planning.

http://www.givnerkaye.com/blog/

May 22
U.S. Tax Court Tees Off on PGA Golfer Sergio Garcia to Collect Tax on Endorsement Income – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Income Tax Litigator Attorney Bruce Givner

U.S. Tax Court Tees Off on PGA Golfer Sergio Garcia to Collect Tax on Endorsement Income – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Income Tax Litigator Attorney Bruce Givner

With eight PGA Tour titles and ten European Tour titles, Spanish pro-golfer Sergio Garcia is one of the most popular and marketable golfers. In 2002, Garcia and TaylorMade signed a seven year endorsement deal which gave TaylorMade…
May 17
Key Health and Human Services Agency Issues Final Guidelines and Rules on Affordable Health Care (Obamacare) – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Income Tax Litigation Attorney Bruce Givner

Key Health and Human Services Agency Issues Final Guidelines and Rules on Affordable Health Care (Obamacare) – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Income Tax Litigation Attorney Bruce Givner

A key federal agency, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has issued final guidelines and rules on the Affordable Health Care Act aka as Obamacare. The guidelines and rules include: 1. Health insurance issuers for…
May 16
In the Midst of Turbulent Times, Medical Device Companies Now Face Immense Penalty from New Medical Device Tax: IRC Section 4191 – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Asset Protection Plan Attorney Bruce Givner

In the Midst of Turbulent Times, Medical Device Companies Now Face Immense Penalty from New Medical Device Tax: IRC Section 4191 – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Asset Protection Plan Attorney Bruce Givner

Facing current recall lawsuits that can have payoff settlements of millions and billions, many of the world’s medical device companies, such as Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Orthopedics, Stryker, and Zimmer now face another costly…

Rank this Week: 352

ataxingmatter

Tax law and economics by Linda Beale

http://ataxingmatter.blogs.com/tax/

May 23
Does Apple's Cook Cook the (U.S. tax) Books?

Does Apple's Cook Cook the (U.S. tax) Books?

Apple's CEO was apparently all smiling and charming in his testimony on Apple's international tax gimmicks. Not surprisingly, he claimed that Apple pays tax on all its US profits and doesn't shift US profits offshore. See, e.g., Michael…
May 22
Citizen for Tax Justice's Bob McIntyre on Apple's offshore profit-hoarding

Citizen for Tax Justice's Bob McIntyre on Apple's offshore profit-hoarding

Bob McIntyre is the Director of Citizens for Tax Justice, a liberal-leaning group that has produced a lot of very good studies on tax developments over the years. He appeared on CNBC to discuss the news story about Apple's ability...
May 22
Rand Paul demands an apology for Congress looking at quasi-sovereign MNEs' tax-avoidance gimmick

Rand Paul demands an apology for Congress looking at quasi-sovereign MNEs' tax-avoidance gimmick

[edited 3:26 EST to add link to Fleischer article] Did you hear about Rand Paul demanding an apology on behalf of Apple for the Senate investigation of the way that major muntilnational enterprises use whatever gimmick their very highly…

Rank this Week: 383

Tax, Trust and Estate News

Covers federal and state income taxes, and business taxes. By Scarinci Hollenbeck.

http://www.taxtrustestatenews.com/

May 24
IRS Goes After Billionaire Sumner Redstone for 1972 Tax Gift

IRS Goes After Billionaire Sumner Redstone for 1972 Tax Gift

Billionaire Sumner Redstone may be on the hook for a large sum of money relating to a tax gift he made to his children in 1972 if the Internal Revenue Service has its way. The federal agency claims Redstone owes $1.1 million in taxes,…
May 23
Tax Agencies in U.S., U.K. and Australia Announce Partnership to Target Offshore Account

Tax Agencies in U.S., U.K. and Australia Announce Partnership to Target Offshore Account

The tax administrations of the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia have teamed up to detect and prosecute those hiding income in offshore accounts, the Internal Revenue Service recently announced. The IRS noted that it found "a…
May 22
IRS and the Tea Party

IRS and the Tea Party

One of the many controversies in Washington, D.C. is the dispute arising out of the Internal Revenue Service’s extensive review of applications of exempt organizations using the names with words such as “Tea…

Rank this Week: 410

Weiss Berzowski Brady LLP

Weiss Berzowski Brady has produced legal podcasts on a variety of topics.

http://www.wbb-law.com/multimedia/blog

Oct 15
Political Discussions in the Workplace

Political Discussions in the Workplace

Post by Anna M. Pepelnjak Once again, elections are fast approaching. Divisive issues are at stake. The sides are profoundly separated and the “middle ground” looks to be disappearing. So, what happens when folks having politically…
Oct 10
Lowering the Judgment Interest Rate – Help or Hindrance for Collection?

Lowering the Judgment Interest Rate – Help or Hindrance for Collection?

Post by Barry R. White Most of my clients understand that judgments accrue interest from the time they are entered until they are paid. However, there is some confusion among my clients as to how to calculate interest because the rules…
Sep 25
Can You Believe It? The Government Did Something Right!

Can You Believe It? The Government Did Something Right!

Post by Sandy Swartzberg My grandfather, Sam, made the comment once that you are lucky if government is only twenty years behind where we are technologically. The JOBS Act is an example of this theory. The JOBS Act recognizes the influence…

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Rubin on Tax

Covers tax and legal issues relating to federal and Florida tax, estate planning, probate, and business matters. By Charles Rubin.

http://rubinontax.blogspot.com/

May 23
A NOT-SO-GOOD DOMESTIC ASSET PROTECTION TRUST CASE

A NOT-SO-GOOD DOMESTIC ASSET PROTECTION TRUST CASE

Several states have adopted asset protection trust statutes that allow a grantor to establish a trust that is protected from the grantor’s creditors, even though the grantor is a discretionary beneficiary. These states include Nevada,…
May 20
APPLICABLE FEDERAL RATES–JUNE 2013

APPLICABLE FEDERAL RATES–JUNE 2013

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May 15
FLORIDA LLC ACT REVISION [FLORIDA]

FLORIDA LLC ACT REVISION [FLORIDA]

My partner, Rick Josepher, was involved through the Florida Bar in a major update to Florida’s limited liability company provisions which were recently enacted into law. The following is a summary regarding the new provisions that he…

Rank this Week: 475

The Tax Lawyer's Blog

Covers tax news, laws and cases. By Peter Pappas.

http://blog.pappastax.com

Apr 9
Income Inequality

Income Inequality

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Apr 9
CBPP/Moody’s Say Democrat’s Proposals are Good for Economy, Republican’s, Not so Much

CBPP/Moody’s Say Democrat’s Proposals are Good for Economy, Republican’s, Not so Much

The Center on Budget Policies and Priorities is promoting a study by Moody’s of the recent bi-partisan tax bill which concludes that the Democratic parts of the bill are better for the economy than the Republican…
Apr 9
Florida Teachers Don’t Want to Be Judged on Student Performance

Florida Teachers Don’t Want to Be Judged on Student Performance

The Florida legislature passed a bill recently that would tie teacher’s pay to student performance, but, The Miami Herald reports, teachers hate the idea: In the most dramatic show of opposition in the state, more than 6,300 of…

Rank this Week: 541

Corporate Securities Law Blog

Focuses on complliance, corporate governance, disclosure, mergers and tax issues. By Sheppard Mullin.

http://www.corporatesecuritieslawblog.com/

May 24
Second Circuit Holds that Allegations of Direct Fraudulent Representations Are Necessary for Market Manipulation Claims Under Section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5

Second Circuit Holds that Allegations of Direct Fraudulent Representations Are Necessary for Market Manipulation Claims Under Section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5

In Fezzani v. Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc., No. 09-4414-cv, 2013 WL 1876534 (2d Cir. May 7, 2013), a 2-1 majority of a panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit held that plaintiffs’ failure to plead direct…
May 9
Ninth Circuit Holds that Federal Securities Laws Preempt California Labor Code's Ban on Forced Patronage at Brokerage Firm

Ninth Circuit Holds that Federal Securities Laws Preempt California Labor Code's Ban on Forced Patronage at Brokerage Firm

In McDaniel v. Wells Fargo Investments, LLC, Nos. 11-17017, 11-55859, 11-55943, 11-55958, 2013 WL 1405949 (9th Cir. Apr. 9, 2013), the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of four class action lawsuits…
May 1
District Court Grants Motion to Compel Against SEC, Holding that "Facts" Are Not Work Product In SEC Confidential Witness Interview

District Court Grants Motion to Compel Against SEC, Holding that "Facts" Are Not Work Product In SEC Confidential Witness Interview

In a recent Securities & Exchange Commission (“SEC”) investigation, the SEC interviewed three persons who had proffer agreements with the SEC and United States Attorney. In a subsequent SEC enforcement action, a defendant…

Rank this Week: 555

North Carolina Estate Planning…

North Carolina Estate Planning Blog

Covers legal issues relating to wealth transfer, asset preservation, probate, and taxation. Published by Greg Herman-Giddens of Trust Counsel, P.A.

http://www.ncestateplanningblog.com/

May 24
National Elder Law Month: 3 Factors When Considering Long-Term Care Insurance

National Elder Law Month: 3 Factors When Considering Long-Term Care Insurance

As part of National Elder Law Month our North Carolina elder law attorneys are providing a series of posts to help educate senior citizens and their caregivers. Learn about why an elderly person may want to disclaim an inheritance, how senior…
May 22
What Happens if Your Beneficiary Dies Before You Do?

What Happens if Your Beneficiary Dies Before You Do?

As you prepare your Will and estate plan, you will choose beneficiaries to receive your financial and personal assets. What happens if a beneficiary dies before you do? If you pass away before updating your Will to reflect the…
May 20
Should an Estate Plan be Revised Before or After a Divorce?

Should an Estate Plan be Revised Before or After a Divorce?

We’ve written about the importance of updating your beneficiaries, but when you’re going through a divorce, should you update your estate plan while navigating separation or after the divorce is finalized? If you do not have an…

Rank this Week: 587

Nonprofit and Exempt Organization…

Nonprofit and Exempt Organization Blog

Focused on nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, with an emphasis on federal tax and Minnesota nonprofit legal issues. By Robertson Law Office.

http://www.robertsonlawofficellc.com/Blog/

May 16
IRS-Tea Party Rant, Continued...

IRS-Tea Party Rant, Continued...

Now that the TIGTA report is out, I wanted to follow up on my previous rant (yes, still ranting) about the IRS-Tea Party nonsense. First, just to be clear – I think the IRS mucked it up. They should not have chosen the terms that…
May 13
IRS-Tea Party News Cycle Vent

IRS-Tea Party News Cycle Vent

Perhaps it is just my overall frustration with media’s over dramatization of so much of the news. Perhaps it is my admitted lack of sympathy for a political philosophy with which I have great difficulty finding common…
May 13
Small Organization Compliance - Reminder for Donor-Insider

Small Organization Compliance - Reminder for Donor-Insider

As an attorney who works primarily with start-up and small nonprofit organizations, I am very familiar with the reality that someone on the inside is often funding some (or all) of the activities of the organization in the early days. …

Rank this Week: 654

Start Making Sense

Tax and budget policy by Dan Shaviro

http://danshaviro.blogspot.com/

May 21
Sweden and the Supreme Court's PPL decision (not meant to imply, however, that these two are in any way linked)

Sweden and the Supreme Court's PPL decision (not meant to imply, however, that these two are in any way linked)

I am now nearing the end of my second day in Stockholm, and I appear to have conquered the jet lag (subject to sleeping tonight) by dint of staying up on the first day. I've tramped around town a lot, busted knee or not, and have seen…
May 13
Upcoming trip

Upcoming trip

Torn ACL or not, the show must go on. (And anyway I have been cleared to walk and travel.)So on Sunday night I will be flying to Stockholm, Sweden, in order to spend a week there, during which I will guest-lecture at two Stockholm…
May 10
Advance birthday present!

Advance birthday present!

Tomorrow is my birthday - I won't say what number, though it is a matter of public record. But today I got a delightful birthday present, a day in advance. And yes, my saying so is just snark.Ten days ago I experienced…

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Tax & Business Law Commentary

Comments on tax and business law developments. By Stuart Levine.

http://taxbiz.blogspot.com/

Jan 19
Whips and Chains?

Whips and Chains?

The following question was posed on the Maryland State Bar Association's Small and Solo Practice listserv discussion group:Hello List,
Jan 13
Original Intent on Representing the Unpopular

Original Intent on Representing the Unpopular

In 1770, a prominent Boston lawyer represented the Capt. Thomas Preston and the British soldiers after the Boston Massacre. They were immensely unpopular. This account of that lawyer's recollection of his retention for the defense was…
Jan 11
Housekeeping

Housekeeping

This post is just to clear a problem between Blogger and Bloglines.

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TaxMama's TaxQuips

Daily tax and small business podcast with tax and small business news tidbits covering investment, inheritance real estate and more.

http://www.taxquips.com?cat=TaxQuips

May 22
Separate While Incarcerated

Separate While Incarcerated

Today TaxMama® hears from AShepherd in the TaxQuips Forum, with a sensible question. “I filed married filing separately this year because, at the time, my husband was incarcerated. He is out now. Can we file jointly still and if so,…
May 20
IRS Missed It

IRS Missed It

Today TaxMama® hears from Jack in the TaxQuips Forum, who is frustrated. Let me summarize. After not filing for a while, he got caught up. Now, the IRS has sent his wife a notice saying she didn’t report the sales of her stock. Jack…
May 15
Undetermined 1099R

Undetermined 1099R

Today TaxMama® hears from Laura in the TaxQuips Forum, with a tough question. “In 2011 my Elderly client (78) pulled all the money out of a retirement account which his wife had set up for him some years back. My client learned…

Rank this Week: 808

IRS-Hitman

Covers IRS tax problems. By Richard Close.

http://irs-hitman.blogspot.com/

May 24
Tax Evasion: What Are Your Chances of Getting Out Unscathed

Tax Evasion: What Are Your Chances of Getting Out Unscathed

Everyone makes mistakes. Tax evasion is a mistake many taxpayers make to minimize their tax liability. However, after they realize the error of their ways, what are the chances of correcting it without punishment?Offshore Voluntary Disclosure…
May 17
Tax Frauds Defraud the Homeless, Poor for Quick Cash

Tax Frauds Defraud the Homeless, Poor for Quick Cash

Tax frauds will go to any length to scam taxpayers. The current scam targets the homeless, drug addicts and the poor by duping them into signing blank tax forms in return of “free” government money. Afterward, the fraudsters…
May 10
IRS’ “Robo-Audits” to Help Catch Big Tax Evader

IRS’ “Robo-Audits” to Help Catch Big Tax Evader

The IRS is upgrading its tax system to make it more high-tech. The new computer-driven processing will assist the IRS in catching tax evaders, especially small businesses. According to a report, besides businesses, the self-employed are one…

Rank this Week: 882

MauledAgain

Covers tax law, legal education, the First Amendment, religion, and law generally. By Villanova law professor James Edward Maule.

http://mauledagain.blogspot.com/

May 24
Weighing the Size of the Internal Revenue Code

Weighing the Size of the Internal Revenue Code

A reader has been carefully following my posts concerning the size of the Internal Revenue Code. His contributions to my awareness of the widespread reach of the foolish claims about the number of words and pages in the Code are evident in…
May 22
Taxation is Not Theft

Taxation is Not Theft

Even a judge can’t get it right. In a blistering attack on taxation and government titled “Taxation is Theft,” Judge Andrew P. Napolitano – who has not been a judge for quite some time – dishes out a long list of…
May 20
Taxing Activities or Things That Can Disappear

Taxing Activities or Things That Can Disappear

The Philadelphia School District is in deep financial trouble. The combination of declining tax revenues, caused in part by a shrinking tax base and in part by all sorts of problems with the Philadelphia real property tax, and increasing…

Rank this Week: 939

Urbach & Avraham CPAs Law Blog

Covers forensic accounting, estate administration, and personal, corporate, and estate income taxes.

http://uandacpas.com/blog/

May 22
Don’t Miss the Upcoming Constant Contact Seminar at U&A

Don’t Miss the Upcoming Constant Contact Seminar at U&A

On Tuesday, June 4, 2013, Urbach & Avraham will be hosting a fascinating and informative presentation by Bonnie Kantor, a Constant Contact Authorized Local Expert. She will be presenting a guided demonstration on the tools and features of…
May 17
Improved Lifestyle After Your Breakup? It Could Cost You in Alimony

Improved Lifestyle After Your Breakup? It Could Cost You in Alimony

When it comes to the modification or termination of alimony as a result of cohabitation, financial assistance received from the new cohabiter is not the only factor taken into consideration. The New Jersey Appellate Court recently upheld its…
May 9
Prevent Headaches with our Free Physician’s Financial Checklist

Prevent Headaches with our Free Physician’s Financial Checklist

Urbach and Avraham is proud to offer a free comprehensive physician’s financial checklist to help you with maintaining your medical or dental practice.

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Toronto Estates & Trusts Monitor

Discusses the complications, pitfalls, and the overall state of affairs of trusts and estates in Canada. By Megan F. Connolly.

http://www.torontoestatemonitor.com/

Mar 7
A Faulty Settlement and Some Buyer's Remorse

A Faulty Settlement and Some Buyer's Remorse

The recent decision of the Superior Court of Justice in the Murphy Estate considers what happens when parties to a proceeding settle a matter on the basis of faulty facts and one of the parties suffers from “buyer’s remorse”.
Mar 5
Some Tips on Paying Estate Debt

Some Tips on Paying Estate Debt

One of an estate trustee’s duties is to pay the debts that a deceased individual owed when he or she died. As I have previously discussed, the estate trustee is generally not personally liable for the deceased’s debts – they are paid…
Feb 29
Expecting An Inheritance? You Might Not Be Getting One

Expecting An Inheritance? You Might Not Be Getting One

Investor’s Group, a financial services company in Canada, recently released the results of a survey regarding people’s expectations when it comes to receiving an inheritance or leaving one to others.

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Florida Tax Lawyer Blog

Covers tax law. By Gerald Donnini.

http://www.floridataxlawyer-blog.com/

May 23
TAXES AND MEDICINE: ARE FALSE CLAIM ACT (FCA) SETTLEMENTS DEDUCTIBLE?

TAXES AND MEDICINE: ARE FALSE CLAIM ACT (FCA) SETTLEMENTS DEDUCTIBLE?

Between the years of 1993 and 1997, whistle blowers brought forth ten cases accusing medical groups of conspiring to defraud Medicare. Normally, a case like this doesn't grab my attention; however, as a Florida tax attorney, this medical…
May 13
BE A GOOD CORPORATE CITIZEN: TAX COURT RULES CORPORATION MUST BE IN GOOD STANDING TO FILE PETITION

BE A GOOD CORPORATE CITIZEN: TAX COURT RULES CORPORATION MUST BE IN GOOD STANDING TO FILE PETITION

Whenever a new potential client comes to your office, it is good practice to run a quick check. Among the initial checks that should be made by a Florida tax attorney or other tax professional is to make sure the person you are speaking to…
May 8
Senate Passes Marketplace Fairness Act By Overwhelming Majority

Senate Passes Marketplace Fairness Act By Overwhelming Majority

On May 6, 2013, Senate passed the Marketplace Fairness Act . It was announced that the bill passed with a vote of 69 to 27. The bill provides for an exception for businesses with sales of less than $1 million annually. States which are…

Rank this Week: 1201

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: 1249

New Jersey CPA Tax Lawyer Blog

Comments on New York and New Jersey tax law. By Samuel C Berger P.C.

http://www.newjerseycpataxlawyerblog.com/

May 10
Lack of Written Documentation Dooms Ex-husband's Deduction for Extra Alimony

Lack of Written Documentation Dooms Ex-husband's Deduction for Extra Alimony

An ex-husband may have satisfied the golden rule, and then some, in helping his financially strapped ex-wife, but his failure to follow the Internal Revenue Service's rules cost him the chance to use his largess as the basis for a federal…
Apr 26
Internet Sales Tax Bill Builds Momentum in U.S. Senate

Internet Sales Tax Bill Builds Momentum in U.S. Senate

A piece of federal legislation, designed the assist the states in requiring that Internet retailers collect sales tax, moved past an important procedural step earlier this month, as the U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly, 74-20, to consider the…
Apr 13
Income Tax Extension Option Offers Potential Relief, Costs for Late Filer

Income Tax Extension Option Offers Potential Relief, Costs for Late Filer

Each year, many millions of taxpayers wait until, or after, the April 15 deadline to file their state and federal income tax returns. Whether as a result of procrastination, delayed receipt of necessary paperwork, or another reason, more than…

Rank this Week: 1272

Canadian Tax Litigation

Covers Canadian tax litigation developments. By FMC Law.

http://www.canadiantaxlitigation.com/

May 23
Daishowa-Marubeni: A Tree Fell in the Forest and the SCC Caught it!

Daishowa-Marubeni: A Tree Fell in the Forest and the SCC Caught it!

In Daishowa-Marubeni International Ltd. v. The Queen, 2013 SCC 29, Justice Rothstein marries tax philosophy and tax practice by asking and answering the question: If a tree falls in the forest and you are not around to replant it, how does it…
May 22
The Gwartz Decision: The GAAR Is Not a Filler

The Gwartz Decision: The GAAR Is Not a Filler

In Brianne Gwartz v. The Queen, 2013 TCC 86, the Crown attempted to utilize the GAAR to recharacterize as dividends certain capital gains which had been realized by a family trust and allocated to the minor-aged taxpayers in 2003, 2004…
May 21
Tax Court of Canada issues a comprehensive ruling on privilege issues and the appropriate exercise of remedies to address deficient lists of document

Tax Court of Canada issues a comprehensive ruling on privilege issues and the appropriate exercise of remedies to address deficient lists of document

In a recent Tax Court of Canada ruling on a motion heard in Imperial Tobacco Canada Limited v. The Queen, 2013 TCC 144 the Court considered a motion for an Order directing the Appellant to attend and be cross-examined on its List of…

Rank this Week: 1312

IRS Medic Blog

Covers tax law, with specific emphasis on developments in the IRS's Off-Shore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative/Program.

http://www.irsmedic.com/blog/

May 23
Treasury Inspector General Report on Inappropriate IRS Behavior

Treasury Inspector General Report on Inappropriate IRS Behavior

UPDATE: May 23, 2013 5:25 PM An IRS Source confirms that Lois Lerner has been placed on administrative leave. UPDATE: MAY 21, 2013, 5:30 PM Washington Post reports that IRS official Lois Lerner will plead the fifth. UPDATE: MAY 16,2013,…
May 21
IRS settlement option

IRS settlement option

Eight IRS settlement options that could save your skin I think we’ll have to be honest here. Tax settlement companies have a pretty bad rap. The reason? Perhaps they don’t now exactly what they are doing, perhaps they are…
May 20
FBAR filing requirement

FBAR filing requirement

A basic guide to understanding your 2013 FBAR filing requirements Form TD F 90-22.1 Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts, aka “The FBAR” is a complicated form with complicated instructions. Making the problem worse is…

Rank this Week: 1301

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/

May 24
It’s Grievance Time?

It’s Grievance Time?

Rebecca M. SpenoSurprise! Yeah, it’s grievance time for most towns and some cities in New York (May 28th is “the day”). Awhile ago we blogged about what to do about your assessment if you think it is unfair or…
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,…

Rank this Week: 1409

Colorado Estate Planning

Covers Colorado Springs estate planning & administration plus business & tax planning. By Kevin Forbush.

http://blog.forbushlegal.com/

Sep 2
For-profit and Non-profit nursing home

For-profit and Non-profit nursing home

The GAO study reinforced that for-profit nursing homes – which account for more than two-thirds of nursing homes nationwide – had more frequent and serious deficiencies than non-profit homes.
Sep 1
Trust reformation

Trust reformation

Even the best laid plans can face unexpected bumps. So what happens when a trustee or beneficiary needs to alter the language of an irrevocable trust and can't turn to the settlor for help because he or she may now be deceased? The answer is…
Aug 31
Inheriting a Retirement Account

Inheriting a Retirement Account

7 Steps to Take When Inheriting a Retirement Account

Rank this Week: 1396

Taxable Talk

Covers estate taxes, payroll taxes, sales taxes, tax evasion and tax fraud. By Russ Fox.

http://www.taxabletalk.com/

Nov 21
Sweden Goes After Poker Players…For Real

Sweden Goes After Poker Players…For Real

The Swedish tax agency, Skatteverket, sent police into some poker players’ homes across Sweden on Tuesday. Under Swedish law gambling winnings within the European Economic Area are not taxed; however, gambling winnings from outside the…
Nov 21
IRS Announces 2013 Standard Mileage Rate

IRS Announces 2013 Standard Mileage Rate

This morning the IRS announced the 2013 standard mileage rates. The rates are up one cent per mile from 2012 (except for charitable mileage, which is set by a statute). The new mileage rates are: $0.565 per mile for business miles…
Nov 19
Squeezy and Illinoi

Squeezy and Illinoi

Sometimes you can’t make this stuff up. The video (below) is a real video from Governor Quinn of Illinois:

Rank this Week: 1470

Ohio State Tax Blog

Covers Ohio state and local taxes, including Ohio sales tax and multistate tax planning. By Steven A. Dimengo and Richard B. Fry III.

http://ohiostatetaxblog.com/component/content/frontpage.html

May 15
Ohio Commercial Activity Tax Sourcing Rules Provide Planning Opportunitie

Ohio Commercial Activity Tax Sourcing Rules Provide Planning Opportunitie

Generally, taxable receipts for the Ohio commercial activity tax are sourced to where tangible personal property is “ultimately received” or the benefit of services are received. R.C. 5751.033. However, evidenced by guidance…
Apr 30
Multistate Taxation: New York's Highest Court Upholds Click-Through Nexus Law Amid Facial Constitutional Challenge

Multistate Taxation: New York's Highest Court Upholds Click-Through Nexus Law Amid Facial Constitutional Challenge

“Click-through nexus” laws generally attribute the presence of in-state representatives who refer sales to an out-of-state retailer, including via web links, in exchange for a commission for determining sales tax nexus. See e.g.,…
Apr 23
Multistate Taxation: Marketplace Fairness Act Gaining Momentum

Multistate Taxation: Marketplace Fairness Act Gaining Momentum

On April 22, 2013, the U.S. Senate voted to take up the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 for debate and amendment. Notably, President Obama came out in support of the bill. While several hurdles remain, including passage by the…

Rank this Week: 1529

Seay Law Firm Blog

Covers Texas tax law.

http://www.seaytaxlaw.com/blog/

May 24
The Senate’s Plan for Texas Franchise Tax Relief

The Senate’s Plan for Texas Franchise Tax Relief

The Texas Senate just passed its plan for fixing the Texas Franchise Tax. It’s quite different from the Texas Franchise Tax reform bill the House passed two weeks ago, which I detailed in an earlier post. Of course, this…
May 22
Court Decision May Make Texas Sales and Use Tax Refund Claims Easier to File

Court Decision May Make Texas Sales and Use Tax Refund Claims Easier to File

A recent Travis County District Court decision steps back the Texas Comptroller’s efforts to make it more difficult for taxpayers to file Texas sales and use tax refund claims. The case is Ryan, LLC v. Combs, Docket No.…
May 13
Band-aids on a Critical Patient: An Overview of HB500 Passed by the House

Band-aids on a Critical Patient: An Overview of HB500 Passed by the House

Last week, the House passed a major revision to the Texas franchise tax. Below is a fairly complete list of all of the changes that HB 500 includes. Of course, the bill still must make its way through the Senate, and Governor Perry, before it…

Rank this Week: 1555

Insight Law Firm

Covers tax laws and cases.

http://insightlawfirm.wordpress.com/

Dec 16
What Is This IRS Notice of Deficiency? | Tax Court Petition | 90-Day Letter | United States Tax Court | Letter 3219 | Letter 531-T | What Happens After Audit?

What Is This IRS Notice of Deficiency? | Tax Court Petition | 90-Day Letter | United States Tax Court | Letter 3219 | Letter 531-T | What Happens After Audit?

What is a “notice of deficiency,” and why did I just get one in the mail? A notice of deficiency is your formal notice that the IRS has determined you owe more taxes than what you have paid for a period. The notice will…
Dec 2
Audited By Washington State Department of Revenue DOR | Seattle Sales Tax Audit | Business and Occupation B&O Tax Audit Bellevue WA | Everett Use Tax Audit

Audited By Washington State Department of Revenue DOR | Seattle Sales Tax Audit | Business and Occupation B&O Tax Audit Bellevue WA | Everett Use Tax Audit

The Washington State Department of Revenue collects numerous taxes, including two which are likely to be paid by most businesses in the state: the business and occupation (B&O tax) and local sales tax. The B&O tax is imposed on all…
Nov 22
Property Tax Appeals | King County | Pierce County | Snohomish County | Property Assessor | Challenge of Property Value

Property Tax Appeals | King County | Pierce County | Snohomish County | Property Assessor | Challenge of Property Value

Tips for Appealing Your Property Valuation before the Board of Equalization Most property owners are accustomed to receiving an annual notice from the county informing them of their property’s “value” and corresponding property taxes…

Rank this Week: 1556

IRS Problem Solver Blog

Covers IRS problems and how to solve them. By Darrin Mish.

http://www.getirshelp.com/irsblog

Nov 27
IRS Procedures to Correct Wrong W-2

IRS Procedures to Correct Wrong W-2

It is quite common to receive a wrong W-2 due to mistakes committed by your employer. The logical thing to do would be to contact your employer and get them to correct any errors and give you an amended W-2. But if you try to get in touch…
Nov 26
IRS Combats Fraud and Identity Theft

IRS Combats Fraud and Identity Theft

The menace of identity theft is ever present and the IRS has been taking steps to curtail this crime and bring perpetrators to justice. In the current tax filing season, some new steps were undertaken which included filters developed to stop…
Nov 22
National Taxpayer Advocate

National Taxpayer Advocate

Do you know you have an advocate who can speak up for you to the IRS about your tax problems? I know, you must be asking, “How much?” Well keep your wallets in your pockets because it’s completely FREE! In fact, this advocate is…

Rank this Week: 1568

Palm Springs Tax and Trust Lawyers

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

http://www.palmspringstaxandtrustlawyers.com/

May 21
Palm Springs Attorney for Canadians Michael W. Brooks Editorializes that Canadians Should Be Permitted to Stay in the US More Than 6 Months a Year (Part 2)

Palm Springs Attorney for Canadians Michael W. Brooks Editorializes that Canadians Should Be Permitted to Stay in the US More Than 6 Months a Year (Part 2)

...so, let's first show you the rest of the editorial that ran in the Desert Sun on April 21, 2013, and then we will discuss the latest events concerning the possibility for Canadians to stay in the US more than 6 months a year. we…
May 5
Palm Springs Attorney for Canadians Michael W. Brooks Editorializes that Canadians Should Be Permitted to Stay in the US More Than 6 Months a Year (Part 1)

Palm Springs Attorney for Canadians Michael W. Brooks Editorializes that Canadians Should Be Permitted to Stay in the US More Than 6 Months a Year (Part 1)

This appeared in the Desert Sun (the local Palm Springs newspaper) on April 21, 2013. Canadians Should Be Welcomed More Than 180 Days A Year (By Attorney Michael W. Brooks) As a Palm Springs, California attorney focusing on Canadian (and…
Apr 15
Canadians Visiting the Palm Springs Area, Remember, if You're in the United States between 4 to 6 Months Every Year, Fill out the IRS Form 8840 Now! (Part 3)

Canadians Visiting the Palm Springs Area, Remember, if You're in the United States between 4 to 6 Months Every Year, Fill out the IRS Form 8840 Now! (Part 3)

So let's walk the Form 8840, and discuss some of the more uncertain questions. Again, we're focusing on Canadian snowbirds (and not necessarily people from foreign countries other than Canada). Part 1 Question 1 asks you the following: …

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Texas State & Local Tax Law…

Texas State & Local Tax Law Blog

Covers aircraft taxation, franchise tax, property tax, sales and use tax, school finance litigation and tax reform. By Alan E. Sherman.

http://www.txsaltlaw.com/

May 20
House Bill 500 could end up as a franchise tax rate-reduction bill

House Bill 500 could end up as a franchise tax rate-reduction bill

With just one week to go in the current regular session of the Texas Legislature, House Bill 500 appears to be moving in a new direction. That’s the bill to amend the revised franchise tax, the so-called “margin tax,” as…
May 2
The Texas Legislature just might make some significant changes to the franchise tax after all

The Texas Legislature just might make some significant changes to the franchise tax after all

Last night, the Texas Legislature's House Ways & Means Committee approved a Committee Substitute for House Bill 500 (CSHB 500). If enacted, CSHB 500 would significantly modify the revised Texas franchise tax (the so-called "margin tax")…
Apr 30
Recent developments in Texas franchise (margin) tax litigation

Recent developments in Texas franchise (margin) tax litigation

The next reports or extension requests covering the revised Texas franchise tax, the so-called “margin tax,” will be due on May 15th, about 2 weeks from now. With that date in mind, businesses operating in this state, and their…

Rank this Week: 1667

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: 1683

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: 1669

US Law Watch

Provides US legal and regulatory information. By BNA International.

http://www.uslawwatch.com

Nov 12
Obama Victory Resurrects Climate Issue, but Carbon Tax Likely to Face Uphill Battle

Obama Victory Resurrects Climate Issue, but Carbon Tax Likely to Face Uphill Battle

By Dean Scott WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Obama’s re-election and unexpected gains by Democrats in the Senate have environmental groups gearing up on several fronts to push for more U.S. action on climate change, including a possible…
Nov 6
BNA INSIGHTS: The Perilous Sanctions Regime: Understanding ING Bank’s $619 Million Settlement with the Office of Foreign Assets Control

BNA INSIGHTS: The Perilous Sanctions Regime: Understanding ING Bank’s $619 Million Settlement with the Office of Foreign Assets Control

By Zachary S. Brez and Michael S. Casey, Ropes & Gray, New York and Washington, D.C.
Nov 6
IRS Coordinates Due Diligence Timelines for Requirements Related to Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act

IRS Coordinates Due Diligence Timelines for Requirements Related to Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act

By Diane Freda The Internal Revenue Service announced Oct. 24 it would significantly reduce the administrative burden of completing due diligence requirements for U.S. withholding agents and foreign financial institutions under the Foreign…

Rank this Week: 1677

Kevin A. Pollock BLAWG

Covers wills, trusts & estates, guardianships, tax and asset protection planning.

http://willstrustsestates.blogspot.com/

May 24
Can an Attorney for an Estate who is also an Executor Double Dip?

Can an Attorney for an Estate who is also an Executor Double Dip?

I am frequently asked whether an attorney who is acting as an executor for an estate can receive both an executor's commission and legal fees for representing the estate. Although this may sound like a conflict of interest, the short…
May 16
New Estate Administration Comedy

New Estate Administration Comedy

In the spirit of the great film, Brewster's Millions, Fox TV has come out with a new comedy called The Goodwin Games. You can see the first episode on Hulu if you want. I'm always a sucker for wacky Will scenarios, and this…
Apr 22
Major Changes to Tax Law in New Budget Proposal

Major Changes to Tax Law in New Budget Proposal

Recently, President Obama announced his proposed budget for 2014. Included in the budget are some major changes to the recently enacted "permanent" estate tax exemption laws. If you recall, a few short months ago, a fiscal cliff…

Rank this Week: 1714

Los Angeles Estate, Probate And…

Los Angeles Estate, Probate And Tax Law Blog

Covers estate planning, tax and probate law. Published by Moravecs, a Professional Law Corporation.

http://losangelesestateprobatelawyer.blogspot.com/

May 9
Probate and Trust Administration Top Post

Probate and Trust Administration Top Post

The other day I was looking through all the stats on the blog, to see the most popular posts. In first place is What happens when someone dies without a will? with 1550 views. If you liked that one, check the …
Apr 18
What Happens when a Person Dies with an Ambiguous Will?

What Happens when a Person Dies with an Ambiguous Will?

I have been posting lately on the various issue and challenges raised by probate and trust litigation. Now, just to be clear, "litigation" means an actual filing in a Court of law. But what of something that rises to the…
Apr 9
Litigation in the Probate Courts Part II, How Long Does it Take?

Litigation in the Probate Courts Part II, How Long Does it Take?

In the first installment of this series of posts, we talked about the general aspects of probate litigation, and what to expect if you find yourself involved in a case. In this post I will talk about how long each phase of a case…

Rank this Week: 1739

Future of the Federal Estate Tax

Covers estate tax reform. By Hani Sarji.

http://mhs.typepad.com/threepointfive-45/

Jul 4
[EOC]Let Freedom Ring With Gift Of Firearm

[EOC]Let Freedom Ring With Gift Of Firearm

My previous post highlights how Americans are generous, despite a challenging economy. An earlier post mentioned that donating firearms could help the donor, the donor’s family, the charitable organization, and all Americans who get a…
Jul 4
[EOC]Americans Are Generous, Despite Economy

[EOC]Americans Are Generous, Despite Economy

A recent report highlights the generosity of Americans. Giving USA 2011: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2010 finds that Americans contributed about 2 percent of disposable income in 2010. The executive summary of the report…
Jul 4
[EOC]The Most Important Historical Gun In History Of United State

[EOC]The Most Important Historical Gun In History Of United State

I have been researching estate planning for firearms, and I came across a video that is worth sharing today, a day on which we celebrate the United States and reflect on its history. The video is about the Girandoni air rifle, which is on…

Rank this Week: 1742

Wagenmaker and Oberly - Nonprofit…

Wagenmaker and Oberly - Nonprofit Update

Covers compliance issues, tax exemption, real estate, intellectual property and charitable fundraising issues affecting nonprofits.

http://wagenmakerlaw.blogspot.com/

May 22
Ready for the Worst?

Ready for the Worst?

The breathtaking devastation in Oklahoma this week prompts a crucial question for the leadership of nonprofit organizations: What is your organization’s disaster recovery plan? In her article “Charity Inc.: Preparation…
May 17
The IRS in the New

The IRS in the New

--> News stories abound about the IRS’s targeting of organizations seeking tax exemption with the phrase “tea party” and other conservative words in their corporate name. For a full copy of the Inspector…
May 15
Americans Want Charitable Deductions Protected

Americans Want Charitable Deductions Protected

A recent poll underscores the continuing support the American public has for sustaining deductions for charitable contributions. The study, reported in the March 1, 2013 Non-Profit Times, found that 75 percent of those polled valued…

Rank this Week: 1958

Palo Alto Estate Planning Blog

Covers tax planning, estate planning, trusts, wills and charitable giving. By Finch Montgomery Wright LLP.

http://www.paloaltoestateplanninglawyerblog.com/

May 12
Lessons From Literature: War and Peace and Outdated Will

Lessons From Literature: War and Peace and Outdated Will

I can't help myself, I see estate planning angles everywhere. Welcome to a new, recurrent, feature of this blog: Lessons from Literature. Whenever I read a good book with an estate planning angle, I'll share it with you here. Recently, as…
May 12
Mother's Day Thought: Create Durable Powers of Attorney for Your College Kid

Mother's Day Thought: Create Durable Powers of Attorney for Your College Kid

It's mother's day and I'm thinking about the fact that my daughter goes to college soon. She also turns eighteen years old in November, and, in addition to the new camera she thinks that she wants for a present, I'm going to surprise her…
Apr 8
The Kiddie Tax Explained

The Kiddie Tax Explained

It's that time of year! We are all thinking about taxes, but here's a tax you may not have given much thought to: the Kiddie Tax. This is a tax that was imposed as a way to prevent high tax bracket parents from shifting income to their lower…

Rank this Week: 1987

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