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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/

Sep 19
Who Should Terminate or Modify Irrevocable Trusts?

Who Should Terminate or Modify Irrevocable Trusts?

Bradley E.S. Fogel, Terminating or Modifying Irrevocable Trusts by Consent of the Beneficiaries—A Proposal to Respect the Primacy of the Settlor’s Intent, 50 Real Prop., Tr. & Est. L.J. 337 (2016). Michael Yu Professor Bradley…
Sep 18
When the Life of the Law is Logic

When the Life of the Law is Logic

Sarah B. Lawsky, Formalizing the Code, 70 Tax L. Rev. 377 (2017), available at SSRN. Susan Morse In Formalizing the Code, Professor Sarah Lawsky offers a glimpse of what might be gained if law were written in formal logic…
Sep 15
Regulations Hinder Mobility and the National Economy

Regulations Hinder Mobility and the National Economy

David Schleicher, Stuck! The Law and Economics of Residential Stability, 127 Yale L.J. (forthcoming, 2017), available at SSRN. Steve Eagle The principal goal of local zoning has been to assure existing residents a stable and comfortable…

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taxgirl

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

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/

Sep 16
The Implications Of Revenue-Neutral Tax Reform

The Implications Of Revenue-Neutral Tax Reform

It's Tax Reform Week on Forbes. Today's guest post is written by Laurence Vance.
Sep 15
Will We Get Tax Reform? It’s A Matter Of Congressional Debate

Will We Get Tax Reform? It’s A Matter Of Congressional Debate

It's Tax Reform Week on Forbes. Today's guest post is written by Todd Simmens.
Sep 14
Projected 2018 Tax Rates, Brackets, Standard Deduction Amounts And More

Projected 2018 Tax Rates, Brackets, Standard Deduction Amounts And More

Today, Bloomberg BNA released their predictions for 2018 tax brackets and other tax items. Here are their projected numbers for the 2018 tax year (beginning January 1, 2018).

Rank this Week: 148

Wealth Law Blog

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

http://samuelslaw.com/blog/

Sep 18
2017 Chambers High Net Worth Again Recognizes SYK & Two of Our Partner

2017 Chambers High Net Worth Again Recognizes SYK & Two of Our Partner

Friday, Chambers and Partners released their annual rankings for their Chambers High Net Worth publication. Chambers HNW is objective, independent and research-based; the guide recognizes the world’s leading high net worth advisers. The…
Aug 17
Six Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America 2018

Six Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America 2018

Congratulations to the Samuels Yoelin Kantor LLP attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers in America 2018 – including one “Lawyer of the Year.” Bob Banks, Victoria Blachly, Chris Costantino, Stephen Kantor, Van White, and Eric…
Aug 2
Heat Wave Reminder – Oregon Law Allows Public Intervention if a Child or Animal is in Danger

Heat Wave Reminder – Oregon Law Allows Public Intervention if a Child or Animal is in Danger

Portland is currently in the midst of what could be a record breaking heat wave. The city is forecast to have temperatures climbing above 100 degrees this week. Health officials are urging citizens to stay hydrated and take precautions when…

Rank this Week: 278

International Tax Blog - Articles,…

International Tax Blog - Articles, Case Studies and Useful Examples

By Golding & Golding.

https://www.goldinglawyers.com/international-tax-blog-updated-daily-fatca-ovdp-fbar-streamlined-compliance/

Sep 19
FBAR Penalty Calculations – What You Can Do To Mitigate or Avoid Them

FBAR Penalty Calculations – What You Can Do To Mitigate or Avoid Them

FBAR Penalty Calculations FBAR is the Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Account form. It is a form required to be filed annually by U.S. Persons who have more than $10,000 in foreign accounts on any given day of the year. While there are…
Sep 19
How Do FBAR Attorneys Help with Foreign Account Disclosure?

How Do FBAR Attorneys Help with Foreign Account Disclosure?

What Does an FBAR Attorney do? FBAR reporting is part of IRS offshore disclosure, and the Internal Revenue Service has developed many different offshore voluntary disclosure program options for individuals who have not properly reported their…
Sep 17
Offshore Tax Compliance – Reporting Foreign Assets & Account

Offshore Tax Compliance – Reporting Foreign Assets & Account

The Internal Revenue Service has made the enforcement of offshore tax compliance a key priority. We mention this often in many of our different blog posts, because it is important to understand that the IRS has significant power to enforce…

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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 29
Stamp Duty Land Tax – the sting in the tail? by Sue Harrison

Stamp Duty Land Tax – the sting in the tail? by Sue Harrison

The post Stamp Duty Land Tax – the sting in the tail? by Sue Harrison appeared first on Ann L Humphrey.
Apr 30
Cupid’s dart

Cupid’s dart

The post Cupid’s dart appeared first on Ann L Humphrey.
Mar 28
Tax land, not labour by Dominic Frisby

Tax land, not labour by Dominic Frisby

The post Tax land, not labour by Dominic Frisby appeared first on Ann L Humphrey.

Rank this Week: 448

Tax Updates

By Roth & Co.

http://rothcpa.com/blog-index/

May 26
Last Post.

Last Post.

As I posted yesterday, Roth & Company is joining Eide Bailly. The move of our practice to the new firm […]
May 25
Roth & Company, PC, to Join Eide Bailly

Roth & Company, PC, to Join Eide Bailly

DES MOINES, Iowa — Public accounting firm Roth & Company, PC, will be joining Eide Bailly LLP, a regional certified […]
May 25
Tax Roundup, 5/25/17: Tax Reform “first priority” for new Iowa Governor.

Tax Roundup, 5/25/17: Tax Reform “first priority” for new Iowa Governor.

Promising. New Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds put tax policy front and center in her inaugural speech yesterday: So let’s talk about […]

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ataxingmatter

Tax law and economics by Linda Beale

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

Feb 9
GOP Senators fight facts: won't hear Coretta Scott King's views of Attorney General nominee Session

GOP Senators fight facts: won't hear Coretta Scott King's views of Attorney General nominee Session

GOP obstructionism is back again in full form. This time, instead of voting over and over again to eliminate affordable health care (Obamacare) for the 20 million Americans now covered by the health reform act or declaring that they will...
Feb 8
Trump Administration Plays Havoc with Education--and your tax dollar

Trump Administration Plays Havoc with Education--and your tax dollar

Betsy DeVos was confirmed as Secretary of Education in a Senate vote that had every Democratic Senator voting against her, along with two brave Republican Senators (Lisa Murkowski, Alaska; and Susan Collins, Maine). Thanks to those no-voters…
Jan 30
Trump Administration Plays Havoc with Voice of America

Trump Administration Plays Havoc with Voice of America

Did you know that the Republicans inserted a change to the administration of the Voice of America (VOA) network in the December military authorization 'must pass' bill? The VOA has always been administered by a bipartisan broadcasting board…

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IRS Problem Solver Blog

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

http://www.getirshelp.com/irsblog

Sep 18
Will the Fact That I Owe the IRS Back Taxes Become Public Record?

Will the Fact That I Owe the IRS Back Taxes Become Public Record?

The fact that you owe the IRS back taxes does not have to become a part of public record. If you pay your taxes in full, the IRS has no reason to file a lien. However, most people are honest and want to pay their taxes. If they could have…
Sep 18
Will the IRS Seize My Vehicle?

Will the IRS Seize My Vehicle?

When you first get a letter from the IRS it can be terrifying. It’s hard to know just what exactly the IRS is legally permitted to do and an entirely different question entirely as to what they will actually do in order to collect on…
Sep 18
Do I Qualify for an Offer in Compromise?

Do I Qualify for an Offer in Compromise?

Do I Qualify For An Offer in Compromise? If am hugely indebted to the IRS, is there an alternative for settling my arrears? The answer to this is yes. An offer in comprise provides you with an alternative for settling your tax debts. This is…

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Tax Controversy Sentinel

By Fox Rothschild LLP.

https://taxcontroversy.foxrothschild.com/

Sep 18
BNA Reports That Tax-Zapping Software Costs States $21 Billion in Taxes Annually

BNA Reports That Tax-Zapping Software Costs States $21 Billion in Taxes Annually

BNA’s Michael J. Bologna and Paul Shukovsky have written a comprehensive article about a pervasive problem facing state tax auditors: the use by restaurants and other cash-intensive businesses of electronic revenue suppression…
Sep 18
Swiss-Domiciled Company Denied Treaty Benefits For Treaty Shopping

Swiss-Domiciled Company Denied Treaty Benefits For Treaty Shopping

Statutory Background When a foreign corporation receives dividends from U.S. sources, the income is generally subject to tax at 30%. To avoid double taxation and encourage cross-border investments, the U.S. has entered into bilateral tax…
Sep 15
IRS Urges Foreign Financial Institutions to Renew Their FATCA Registration

IRS Urges Foreign Financial Institutions to Renew Their FATCA Registration

The Internal Revenue Service has issued a reminder to foreign financial institutions to renew their Foreign Financial Institution (FFI) agreement if required. These FFIs have until October 24, 2017 to complete their renewal. Those that…

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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 Brager Tax Law Group.

http://www.taxproblemattorneyblog.com/

Sep 18
The Tax Consequences of Inheriting Foreign Asset

The Tax Consequences of Inheriting Foreign Asset

U.S. taxpayers who inherit foreign assets must handle the tax consequences of their inheritances with great care. In addition to taxing all worldwide income, the U.S. also includes foreign assets in the gift and estate tax calculation, which…
Sep 15
What Is the Statute of Limitations for FBAR Penalties?

What Is the Statute of Limitations for FBAR Penalties?

The IRS has six years from the due date of the FBAR to assess the FBAR penalty. In addition, the IRS can assess a separate penalty for each unreported account for each tax year that an FBAR has not been filed, causing the total amount of…
Sep 14
How Does the IRS Collect FBAR Penalties?

How Does the IRS Collect FBAR Penalties?

The IRS imposes severe penalties on taxpayers who fail to file a Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). Those who are required to file an FBAR and fail to do so can face the following penalties: a civil penalty not to exceed…

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Nonprofit Law Blog

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

http://www.nonprofitlawblog.com/

Sep 15
Nonprofit Tweets of the Week – 9/15/17

Nonprofit Tweets of the Week – 9/15/17

Catch up with the week’s notable events and shared resources with Nonprofit Tweets of the Week. And catch a repeat broadcast of my discussion with Tony Martignetti on Nonprofit Radio of the board’s role in program oversight.…
Sep 13
Lawyers as Social Innovators: Guest Lecture

Lawyers as Social Innovators: Guest Lecture

Earlier today I had the wonderful opportunity to guest lecture at Scott Curran‘s Lawyers as Social Innovators class at Chicago-Kent College of Law at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Here are my notes for the class: If…
Sep 8
Nonprofit Tweets of the Week – 9/8/17

Nonprofit Tweets of the Week – 9/8/17

Catch up with the week’s notable events and shared resources with Nonprofit Tweets of the Week. Notable Events of the Week: President Trump ordered an end to the DACA program, which protects 800,000 current beneficiaries from…

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The Ag Docket

Offers a perspective on current agricultural law issues. By the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation at Iowa State University.

http://www.calt.iastate.edu/blogpost

Sep 14
Dicamba Drift: What are the Legal Remedies?

Dicamba Drift: What are the Legal Remedies?

As the reports of damages stemming from dicamba drift increase, questions swirl. Just what is the problem? Who’s responsible? What can be done to prevent future damage? While there are no clear answers to many of these questions, it may…
Sep 12
Plaintiff Wins $70,100 after Neighbor's Trail Encroached upon Her Land

Plaintiff Wins $70,100 after Neighbor's Trail Encroached upon Her Land

The Iowa Court of Appeals recently affirmed a jury verdict awarding a plaintiff $70,100 after her neighbor built a trail encroaching upon her property. The damages included $50,000 for trespass and loss of lateral support and $20,100 in…
Sep 12
Iowa Court Says Settlement Agreement Dictated Inheritance Tax Liability

Iowa Court Says Settlement Agreement Dictated Inheritance Tax Liability

Can a family settlement agreement (FSA) govern the imposition of inheritance tax liability? Under the right set of circumstances, yes. After a recent case, the answer to that question in Iowa appears to turn on whether the FSA seeks to avoid…

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Taxable Talk

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

http://www.taxabletalk.com/

Sep 13
Harvey and Irma Relief Includes the FBAR

Harvey and Irma Relief Includes the FBAR

Taxpayers with $10,000 aggregate in one or more foreign financial accounts must file an FBAR (Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts, Form 114) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FINCEN). FINCEN has announced on their…
Sep 12
IRS Transcript Delivery System Failing for Many Users; No Fix Time

IRS Transcript Delivery System Failing for Many Users; No Fix Time

One of the major tools I use is the IRS’s e-Services system; the component I use the most is the Transcript Delivery System (TDS). Last weekend, the IRS did a major “upgrade” of the system. I have to put upgrade in quotes…
Sep 12
IRS Gives Tax Deadline Relief to Victims of Hurricane Irma

IRS Gives Tax Deadline Relief to Victims of Hurricane Irma

The IRS today announce that they are extending tax filing deadlines for victims of Hurricane Irma to January 31, 2018. The relief applies to any area designated by FEMA as qualifying for individual assistance (areas in Florida, Puerto Rico,…

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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/

Sep 10
Italian Tax Court Rules On Inter-Company Loan Interest Withholding Tax, Beneficial Owner Withholding Exemption

Italian Tax Court Rules On Inter-Company Loan Interest Withholding Tax, Beneficial Owner Withholding Exemption

With its Ruling n. 4091 of June 12, 2017, the Eighth Department of Tax Commission (District Tax Court) of Milan, Italy ruled that upon the cancellation of an inter company loan from a Dutch parent company to its Italian subsidiary, the…
Sep 4
Italy Implemented the IV Anti Money Laundering Directive: What is Relevant For Trust

Italy Implemented the IV Anti Money Laundering Directive: What is Relevant For Trust

With the Legislative Decree n. 90 of May 25, 2017, published on June 19, 2017 Italy finally adopted and transposed into its own legal system the EU Directive 2015/849, usually referred to as the “IV Anti Money Laundering…
Sep 3
Italy’s Tax Agency Issues Guidance on Taxation of Neo-Tax Residents Under The Fixed-Amount Tax Elective Regime

Italy’s Tax Agency Issues Guidance on Taxation of Neo-Tax Residents Under The Fixed-Amount Tax Elective Regime

With Circular 17/E of May 23, 2017 Italy’s Tax Agency provided administrative guidance on the interpretation and application of the provisions on the elective preferential tax regime for Italian new-tax resident individuals. New article…

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Tax, Trust and Estate News

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

http://taxtrustestatenews.com/

Sep 8
Mylan N.V.: Savings Taxes Using Refined Coal Tax Credits & Inversion

Mylan N.V.: Savings Taxes Using Refined Coal Tax Credits & Inversion

Tax planning has become synonymous with nefarious activity but the reality is that tax planning is essential to the viability of any business. Consider Mylan, a worldwide pharmaceutical company whose publicly traded holding company moved to…
Sep 8
Mylan N.V.: Savings Taxes Using Refined Coal Tax Credits & Inversion

Mylan N.V.: Savings Taxes Using Refined Coal Tax Credits & Inversion

Tax planning has become synonymous with nefarious activity but the reality is that tax planning is essential to the viability of any business. Consider Mylan, a worldwide pharmaceutical company whose publicly traded holding company moved to…
Jul 18
The World Is Getting More Transparent: The BVI Adopts A Regime For Disclosing Beneficial Ownership

The World Is Getting More Transparent: The BVI Adopts A Regime For Disclosing Beneficial Ownership

The British Virgin Islands has been and continues to be one of the most popular jurisdictions for the incorporation of offshore entities, especially for Chinese residents. One popular attribute of BVI companies was the ability to maintain…

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Rubric Legal LLC Blog

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

http://rubriclegal.com/blog/

Sep 6
Johnson Amendment

Johnson Amendment

Since 1954, the so-called “Johnson Amendment,” a portion of the provision in the Internal Revenue Code that lays out the basic requirements for Section 501(c)(3) organizations, has prohibited charities from... The post Johnson…
Aug 4
Pharma-funded Charities and Private Benefit

Pharma-funded Charities and Private Benefit

Too close for comfort? Many patient assistance charities provide funding for patients to purchase treatments from the same pharmaceutical companies that provide the majority of funding for these charities.... The post Pharma-funded…
May 2
EO Update – Gulf Coast TEGE

EO Update – Gulf Coast TEGE

The next Gulf Cost TEGE Exempt Organizations Update is coming up June 16, 2017, in Dallas, TX. Heidi Christianson of Nilan Johnson Lewis and I are co-hosting the local participation... The post EO Update – Gulf Coast TEGE appeared…

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PVW Tax & Business Law Blog

Covers issues that concern business entities, taxation, and employment law. By Parsonage Vandenack Williams LLC.

http://www.pvwtaxandbusinesslaw.wordpress.com/

Sep 6
IRS Notice Provides Penalty Relief to Certain Partnership Return Filing Taxpayer

IRS Notice Provides Penalty Relief to Certain Partnership Return Filing Taxpayer

by Monte L. Schatz The IRS has issued Notice 2017-47 that provides penalty relief to partnerships that filed certain untimely returns or untimely requests for extension of time who filed those returns for the first taxable year that began…
Jul 28
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Prohibits Certain Arbitration Clause

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Prohibits Certain Arbitration Clause

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) released a final rule that prohibits certain financial service companies from blocking class action lawsuits with pre-dispute arbitration clauses and class action waiver clauses in…
Jul 15
Department of Labor Clarifies Stance on Still-Pending Overtime Rule

Department of Labor Clarifies Stance on Still-Pending Overtime Rule

By James Pieper In 2016, a dramatic overhaul of the rules for eligibility and payment of overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was on the verge of taking effect before being halted by an injunction issued by a federal judge. With…

Rank this Week: 714

Pew Blog

Covers bankruptcy and tax. By Pew Law Center, PLLC.

http://www.pewlaw.com/blog

Aug 14
Why People File For Bankruptcy in Tempe, Arizona

Why People File For Bankruptcy in Tempe, Arizona

There are three common events that cause people to file for bankruptcy in Tempe, AZ. These include: Divorce Health problems Job Loss or Curtailment of Income If you find yourself experiencing these problems, you are not alone. There…
Aug 7
How Bankruptcy Services in Scottsdale Can Help Those In Severe Debt

How Bankruptcy Services in Scottsdale Can Help Those In Severe Debt

There are many reasons for why people fall into financial trouble in Scottsdale, Arizona. There are three events that cause the biggest issues for the majority of those seeking bankruptcy services in Scottsdale: Divorce Medical bills and…
Aug 4
Phoenix Bankruptcy Filing

Phoenix Bankruptcy Filing

There are many reasons people fall into financial trouble. There are three big events that often lead to financial problems. Divorce Medical bills and health problems Underemployment or loss of a job If you experience one of these events in…

Rank this Week: 1028

North Carolina Estate Planning…

North Carolina Estate Planning Blog

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

http://www.ncestateplanningblog.com/

Jun 6
5 Concerns for First-Time Executor

5 Concerns for First-Time Executor

A person serving as executor for the first time must manage the time demands of the probate proce
Jun 5
Pros and Cons of Living Probate in North Carolina

Pros and Cons of Living Probate in North Carolina

Living probate legislation was passed in North Carolina almost two years ago. While many issues may
May 19
North Carolina Small Estates Administration

North Carolina Small Estates Administration

Executors may discover throughout the course of estate administration that the value of the estate f

Rank this Week: 852

Bernick Lifson Business Law Blog

Covers topics related to business law, including intellectual property, trademarks, litigation, and employment law.

http://www.bernicklifson.com/blog/

Apr 19
Can You Trademark a Hashtag?

Can You Trademark a Hashtag?

The hashtag has become an ever-present aspect of social media, spreading across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and more. Originally developed on Twitter, a hashtag is a word or a phrase following the pound sign used…
Apr 12
What You Need to Know About Trademark Infringement

What You Need to Know About Trademark Infringement

If you have a product or own a business, it can be difficult in this day and age to come up with a unique name. This is especially true if your first or last name is part of the company name — it is unlikely there aren’t at least…
Apr 4
Does Facebook Own My Content?

Does Facebook Own My Content?

These questions have been floating around for several years now: who really owns the content you post on your Facebook page? Does Facebook own my content, or is it still my personal property? At the bare bones of this issue, you do own…

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Illinois Business Law Journal

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

https://publish.illinois.edu/illinoisblj/

Mar 16
Keeping an AI on Technological Advances in Business Law

Keeping an AI on Technological Advances in Business Law

Source: The Economist By Elizabeth Rice Download full note here. This Note explores the role that artificial intelligence plays in the legal world today and the ways in which it may affect the legal profession in the future. …
Mar 16
Timing Brexit Right: Theresa May’s Great Political Challenge

Timing Brexit Right: Theresa May’s Great Political Challenge

Source: Andy Rain of EPA Download full note here. By Julian Jankowski The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Theresa May, in her expressed pursuit for a hard Brexit, faces economic, legal, and political challenges in her endeavors to…
Mar 16
Driving Solo: Solutions to the Current Patchwork of Legislation Concerning Automated Vehicle

Driving Solo: Solutions to the Current Patchwork of Legislation Concerning Automated Vehicle

Source: AP Download full note here. By Bryan Boccelli This Note argues that states across the nation should expand upon and in some cases begin to introduce legislation in regards to self-driving vehicles. Although there are currently a…

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Planning Notes

Covers fundamental concepts relevant to estate planning, business law, real estate law, and tax law. By Cook & Cook.

http://cooklaw.co/blog

Feb 16
LLC, Corporation, Trade Name, Trademark: Which Do I Need?

LLC, Corporation, Trade Name, Trademark: Which Do I Need?

You want to protect your business, but what legal strategy will help you to protect it best? This might sound a little like something Yoda would say, but the particular strategy or strategies will depend upon what you are most interested in…
Feb 9
Fraudulent Conveyances & Asset Protection

Fraudulent Conveyances & Asset Protection

Although the idea of asset protection, i.e. protecting assets from creditors of the a person who owns them, may seem simple at first glance, it's not. In reality, implicit in asset protection is a rather nuanced process of dealing with the…
Feb 7
Adopted Children & Arizona’s Intestacy Statute

Adopted Children & Arizona’s Intestacy Statute

If a person dies without a will in Arizona, can that person's children who were adopted by another person or persons still inherit from the decedent's probate estate? It depends. Arizona's Intestacy statue provides the following, in part: B.…

Rank this Week: 633

Global Tax Enforcement

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

http://www.globaltaxenforcement.com/

Feb 3
Paul Schmidt, Jay Nanavati Talk to Bloomberg about Tax Compliance Emphasis under Trump

Paul Schmidt, Jay Nanavati Talk to Bloomberg about Tax Compliance Emphasis under Trump

Partners Paul Schmidt and Jay Nanavati are quoted in an article published by Bloomberg BNA’s “Daily Tax Report” on Jan. 13, 2017. The article “Will Trump Keep Spotlight on Multinationals’ Tax Compliance?”…
Jan 12
Owner of Professional Employer Organization Pleads Guilty to Employment Tax Charge

Owner of Professional Employer Organization Pleads Guilty to Employment Tax Charge

On Jan. 6, 2017, Janis Edwards, the owner of a professional employer organization, pleaded guilty to tax evasion arising from failing to pay over to the IRS between $3.5 million and $25 million in withholdings that her organization had…
Nov 22
Digital Currency Exchange Customers Targeted in IRS Information-Gathering Sweep

Digital Currency Exchange Customers Targeted in IRS Information-Gathering Sweep

Coinbase, one of the largest digital currency exchange companies in the world, will likely be asked to provide the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with transactional data and other information on all U.S. customers who used its services over a…

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Alaska Law Blawg

Covers Alaska business law, litigation and recent decisions. By Clayton Walker.

http://aloinc.com/alaska-law-blawg/

May 24
Alaska Bar Assoc. — Bankruptcy Section

Alaska Bar Assoc. — Bankruptcy Section

By: Clayton Walker We just spoke at the Alaska Bar Association — Bankruptcy Section on the issue of the Alaska usury statute. We had less than two hour notice to prepare for the presentation. The materials are available at…
May 11
Alaska Usury Rate is 10.5% on Loans Exceeding $25,000.00

Alaska Usury Rate is 10.5% on Loans Exceeding $25,000.00

By: Clayton Walker I’ve been told that the following Alaska Usury decision has stirred up a hornets nest with the Alaska Creditor’s Bar Association. Cox v. Cooper, 3AN-15-10101 CI (Alaska Sup. Ct., 18 Apr. 2016) (J. Morse).…
Apr 29
Alaska Usury Interest Rule

Alaska Usury Interest Rule

By: Clayton Walker Has your lender violated Alaska usury laws? Have you paid more than 10.5% interest on loans larger than $25,000.00? Are the loans from a person or non-bank? Do you still owe or have you paid any interest in the past…

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Simrin Law

Covers tax law issues.

http://www.simrinlaw.com/blog/

Dec 10
Who Owns the Art? Probate Litigation for Disputed Asset

Who Owns the Art? Probate Litigation for Disputed Asset

A dispute has arisen over the distribution of Farrah Fawcett’s assets. The case illustrates how high-value assets can become the focus of otherwise smooth transitions – even when a living trust is in play. Ms. Fawcett passed away…
Dec 10
Who Owns the Art? Probate Litigation for Disputed Asset

Who Owns the Art? Probate Litigation for Disputed Asset

A dispute has arisen over the distribution of Farrah Fawcett’s assets. The case illustrates how high-value assets can become the focus of otherwise smooth transitions – even when a living trust is in play. Ms. Fawcett passed away…
Dec 9
Who Owns The Art? Probate Litigation For Disputed Asset

Who Owns The Art? Probate Litigation For Disputed Asset

A dispute has arisen over the distribution of Farrah Fawcett’s assets. The case illustrates how high-value assets can become the… Read more →

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Florida Tax Lawyer Blog

Covers tax controversy, tax planning, IRS voluntary disclosure, and tax evasion. By A. Antonio Tomas, P.A.

http://www.floridataxlawyerblog.com/

Jun 20
Taxes for Expats Increasingly Complicated

Taxes for Expats Increasingly Complicated

It used to be that living overseas - and all the financial and tax implications that come with it - was an acumen that belonged primarily to the super rich. However, our Miami tax lawyers know that is no longer the case, as unemployment here…
Jun 15
Tax Fraud Cases in South Florida Numerous This Year

Tax Fraud Cases in South Florida Numerous This Year

Florida tax fraud prosecutions this year have been numerous - and they run the gamut. One involved a former corrections officer, another a hospital worker, another an exotic dancer and yet another a former mayor. Our Miami tax fraud defense…
May 24
Miami IRS Audit Lawyers Talk Tea Party Scandal

Miami IRS Audit Lawyers Talk Tea Party Scandal

The IRS-Tea Party scandal has rocked Washington, with news that the government tax authority improperly targeted the conservative group for political reasons. Our Miami IRS audit defense lawyers know the reason this controversy has been so…

Rank this Week: 715

Los Angeles California Tax…

Los Angeles California Tax Attorney Blog

Covers bankruptcy, fraud and criminal tax, offer in compromise, and other tax news and updates. By Victor Yoo of the Tax Lawyers Group.

http://www.irstaxlawattorney.com/

Jan 10
2012 NEW IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program for Offshore and Foreign Bank Account Holders.

2012 NEW IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program for Offshore and Foreign Bank Account Holders.

Foreign Bank Account Tax Amnesty Attorney:
Jan 10
2012 NEW IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program for Offshore and Foreign Bank Account Holders.

2012 NEW IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program for Offshore and Foreign Bank Account Holders.

Foreign Bank Account Tax Amnesty Attorney: Internal Revenue Service IRS introduced new 2012 offshore voluntary disclosure program to encourage IRS taxpayers holding foreign or offshore bank accounts. Previous programs introduced in 2009 and…
Jan 10
2012 NEW IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program for Offshore and Foreign Bank Account Holders.

2012 NEW IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program for Offshore and Foreign Bank Account Holders.

Foreign Bank Account Tax Amnesty Attorney: Internal Revenue Service IRS introduced new 2012 offshore voluntary disclosure program to encourage IRS taxpayers holding foreign or offshore bank accounts. Previous programs introduced in 2009 and…

Rank this Week: 1059

Talking Taxes

Discusses federal, state and local tax reform, with an emphasis on fair and adequate taxation. By the Citizens for Tax Justice.

http://www.ctj.org/blog/

Jan 30
Nevada GOP Gubernatorial Candidate: Scrap the Cap

Nevada GOP Gubernatorial Candidate: Scrap the Cap

GOP gubernatorial candidate Mike Montandon is making his views on Nevada property tax reform known-- and so far they all seem quite sensible.As reported by the North Lake Tahoe Bonanza, Montandon thinks:(1) it's absurd that Nevada remains the…
Dec 22
Can Louisiana Double Its Gas Tax?

Can Louisiana Double Its Gas Tax?

In January, Louisiana lawmakers will be hearing a lot about exactly how big that state's transportation funding shortfall is, as a committee releases the findings of a long-term study of this problem. But House Transportation Committee…
Dec 22
Hawaii: A Budgetary Shell Game, or Just Train Robbery?

Hawaii: A Budgetary Shell Game, or Just Train Robbery?

This week Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle released the outline of her budget proposal for next year. It's not a pretty picture: the two most prominent tax policy changes in the Lingle plan are a money grab from county governments and a money…

Rank this Week: 750

Tax Policy Blog

Covers federal, state and international tax issues, including AMT, capital gains and dividends taxes, corporate income taxes, income taxes, property taxes, and sales and use taxes. By the Tax Foundation.

http://taxfoundation.org/blog/

Sep 19
The Four Pillars of Corporate Tax Reform: Testimony before the Senate Finance Committee

The Four Pillars of Corporate Tax Reform: Testimony before the Senate Finance Committee

The most important thing that Congress and the administration can do to boost economic growth, lift workers’ wages, create jobs, and make the U.S. economy more competitive globally, is reform our business tax system.
Sep 14
Comments on South Dakota’s Challenge to Quill

Comments on South Dakota’s Challenge to Quill

(Background: In 2016, South Dakota adopted a law requiring all businesses with a certain amount of sales in the state to collect sales taxes, regardless of whether the business has a physical presence. The South Dakota Supreme Court ruled…
Sep 14
How Much Does Your State Collect in Sales Tax Per Capita?

How Much Does Your State Collect in Sales Tax Per Capita?

Forty-five states and the District of Columbia levy a statewide sales tax. State rates vary widely among states, from 2.9 percent in Colorado to 7.25 percent in California. This does not take into account the local sales tax rates that are…

Rank this Week: 3045

Start Making Sense

Tax and budget policy by Dan Shaviro

http://danshaviro.blogspot.com/

Sep 19
The view from my window at NYU Berlin

The view from my window at NYU Berlin

Nice to see this corvid right outside my window at NYU Berlin, where at the moment I am working on a new international tax article (as a brief change of pace from my literature book). I am a fan, or more like a distant admirer, of…
Sep 15
Precise targeting to increase high-end inequality?

Precise targeting to increase high-end inequality?

I haven't yet read this recently posted article, but I plan to, as it seems to be important (and is by good researchers). But here is the key finding from its abstract:"Using administrative data linking 10 million firms to their owners, this…
Sep 15
What could Trump / Mnuchin mean when they claim taxes won't decline for the wealthy?

What could Trump / Mnuchin mean when they claim taxes won't decline for the wealthy?

Not just Trump but also Mnuchin have been claiming that taxes won't decline for the high-income in the supposedly soon-emerging tax "reform" plan. The fact that Mnuchin is saying it, too, makes one think that maybe it isn't just impulsive…

Rank this Week: 4472

Tax Blog

Discusses tax law, tax legislation, and other IRS tax happenings. By Kreig Mitchell.

http://www.irstaxtrouble.com/category/tax-blog/

Sep 18
U.S. Treasury Says IRS Not Using Information from Foreign Government

U.S. Treasury Says IRS Not Using Information from Foreign Government

It wasn’t long ago that the IRS was completely in the dark as to what information taxpayers and others were reporting to foreign governments. The IRS would never show up on U.S. audit with information obtained from foreign governments.…
Sep 8
Court Says Deduction for Tax Loss Not Allowed for Worthless Debt

Court Says Deduction for Tax Loss Not Allowed for Worthless Debt

Tax losses for worthless debts often trigger IRS audits. On audit, it is common practice for the IRS to disallow the losses based on the debt not being worthless, the amount of the loss not being correct, and that the ..... The post Court…
Aug 27
Airline Pilot Stationed Overseas Not Entitled to Section 911 Foreign Income Exclusion

Airline Pilot Stationed Overseas Not Entitled to Section 911 Foreign Income Exclusion

U.S. income tax laws can be challenging for U.S. citizens who live outside of the U.S. This is particularly true for airline pilots who accept jobs overseas. The recent Acone v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2017-162, case addresses the challenge…

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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/

Sep 18
Facts On New Jersey’s Inheritance Tax

Facts On New Jersey’s Inheritance Tax

“Domestic partners receive certain rights, when it comes in inheritance taxes in New Jersey.”
Sep 15
Minnesota’s Governor Asks Legislature to Review Elder Abuse Law

Minnesota’s Governor Asks Legislature to Review Elder Abuse Law

“Governor Dayton is calling on lawmakers to review a law that critics say keeps families of vulnerable adults from getting the full story about cases of abuse and neglect.”
Sep 14
Georgia Supreme Court Opines on Revocation of Former Will

Georgia Supreme Court Opines on Revocation of Former Will

“The law does not require that the testator in particular perform the act of destruction to validly revoke a will.”

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El Conta punto com

Herramientas para los contadores -México-

http://elconta.com/

Sep 18
3 Nuevas tecnologías para contadores.

3 Nuevas tecnologías para contadores.

Estar al día en cuanto a nuevas herramientas tecnológicas es vital para cualquier profesión y sobre... Clic para leer mas en sitio original.
Sep 18
Las NIF en el entorno estudiantil Universitario

Las NIF en el entorno estudiantil Universitario

La importancia de que los maestros estén capacitados en Normas de Información Financiera para que... Clic para leer mas en sitio original.
Sep 18
Descarga Masiva de XML desde la página del SAT. Presentación de funciones y demás virtudes.

Descarga Masiva de XML desde la página del SAT. Presentación de funciones y demás virtudes.

En este video les hacemos un pequeño recorrido por nuestro programa: Descarga Masiva de XML desde... Clic para leer mas en sitio original.

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MauledAgain

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

http://mauledagain.blogspot.com/

Sep 18
Is Anti-Tax Sentiment Weakening?

Is Anti-Tax Sentiment Weakening?

For almost two decades, Americans have been told, time and again, that they oppose tax and fee increases. Enormous sums of money have been plowed into efforts to persuade Americans that taxes are a bad thing and to persuade legislators to…
Sep 15
A Tax Challenge: Simplicity Versus Fairne

A Tax Challenge: Simplicity Versus Fairne

Taxpayers complain about the complexity of tax laws and tax forms, to say nothing of the inconvenience of keeping records and digging up information in order to comply with tax laws. But taxpayers also complain when they perceive tax laws to…
Sep 13
Mileage-Based Road Fees: A Positive Trend?

Mileage-Based Road Fees: A Positive Trend?

Unquestionably, I am a fan of mileage-based road fees. Those fees are a sensible and efficient method of funding highway repairs and maintenance, a worthy replacement for the increasingly antiquated liquid fuels tax, and a much more equitable…

Rank this Week: 1203

The Surly Subgroup

Covers tax law. By tax law professors.

https://surlysubgroup.com/

Sep 17
FY 2018 Appropriations Bill and the IRS

FY 2018 Appropriations Bill and the IRS

Last Thursday, the House passed an appropriations bill by a vote of 211 to 198. At this point, it’s anybody’s guess how much of the appropriations bill will survive the Senate, but, just in case, it’s worth taking a look at…
Sep 12
Saule Omarova (Cornell) presents “Private Wealth and Public Goods: A Case for a National Investment Authority” At Boston College Law School

Saule Omarova (Cornell) presents “Private Wealth and Public Goods: A Case for a National Investment Authority” At Boston College Law School

Shuyi Oei Today, Boston College Law School welcomes Professor Saule Omarova (Cornell) as the first presenter in our inaugural Regulation and Markets Workshop Series. The paper (with Robert Hockett, also of Cornell) is entitled “Private…
Sep 8
Boredom and Taxe

Boredom and Taxe

I’ve been known to occasionally get bored at work, notwithstanding my job being the best job in the world and taxes being one of the most interesting topics in the world. For better or worse, when I’m bored, I can always turn to…

Rank this Week: 1966

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.floridatax.com/

Sep 16
Audit of Predeceased Spouse Permitted for Purposes of DSUE Adjustment for Surviving Spouse’s Estate

Audit of Predeceased Spouse Permitted for Purposes of DSUE Adjustment for Surviving Spouse’s Estate

A husband died in 2012, and his estate filed a gift tax return to report a deceased spousal unused exclusion (DSUE) and elected portability. The IRS sent a letter to husband’s estate accepting the estate tax return as filed. Portability…
Sep 14
Extended Due Dates for Hurricane Irma Victim

Extended Due Dates for Hurricane Irma Victim

Hurricane Irma blazed a path of destruction through the Caribbean, the Florida Keys, and up through Florida. As a result, the IRS is postponing various tax filing and payment deadlines that occurred starting on September 4, 2017 in Florida…
Sep 9
Time to Revise Your Partnership and LLC Agreements?

Time to Revise Your Partnership and LLC Agreements?

In June, the IRS reissued proposed regulations that adopt new centralized partnership audit procedures. These will replace the current TEFRA audit rules.The short story is that by default, the PARTNERSHIP is responsible for paying any…

Rank this Week: 1179

Law Blog Switzerland

Swiss blawg covering a broad range of Swiss and international laws.

http://www.lawblogswitzerland.ch

Sep 16
Entwurf zum Datenschutzgesetz (E-DSG) veröffentlicht

Entwurf zum Datenschutzgesetz (E-DSG) veröffentlicht

Gemäss Medienmitteilung vom 15. September 2017 hat das Eidgenössische Justiz- und Polizeidepartement (EJPD) den Entwurf zum Datenschutzgesetz (E-DSG) veröffentlicht.Auf den ersten Blick sind u.a. folgende Punkte im E-DSG…
Sep 14
Grundbuchämter des Kantons Bern - Handbuch

Grundbuchämter des Kantons Bern - Handbuch

Die Grundbuchführung im Kanton Bern ist derzeit daran, ein elektronisches Handbuch für den Verkehr mit den Grundbuchämtern und die Grundbuchführung zu erstellen. Seit dem 12. September 2017 sind fünf neue Artikel…
Sep 14
Bundesrat: wählbare Anlagestrategien in der 2. Säule

Bundesrat: wählbare Anlagestrategien in der 2. Säule

Gemäss einer Medienmitteilung vom 30. August 2017 hat der Bundesrat zwei Änderungen im Bereich der Pensionskassen beschlossen, welche per 1. Oktober 2017 in Kraft treten. Zum einen werden Versicherte mit höheren Einkommen, die…

Rank this Week: 2230

Palm Springs Tax and Trust Lawyers

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

http://www.palmspringstaxandtrustlawyers.com/

Sep 15
LEAVING CALIFORNIA – Relocating Your Business Out of State

LEAVING CALIFORNIA – Relocating Your Business Out of State

In cases where a taxpayer owns numerous entities and some of the income derives from service contracts between the entities or owner, especially where e-commerce is the company's major source of income, some strategic use of out-of-state…
Sep 1
GUIDELINES FOR DETERMINING CALIFORNIA RESIDENCY: A Primer for Serious Snowbird

GUIDELINES FOR DETERMINING CALIFORNIA RESIDENCY: A Primer for Serious Snowbird

Let’s go over the basics of California residency taxation. They can be brutal. How Residents and Nonresidents Are Taxed California residents are subject to California state income tax on all income regardless where earned.…
Aug 12
THE SIX-MONTH PRESUMPTION IN CALIFORNIA RESIDENCY LAW: Not All It’s Cracked Up To Be

THE SIX-MONTH PRESUMPTION IN CALIFORNIA RESIDENCY LAW: Not All It’s Cracked Up To Be

The six-month presumption in California residency law differs from the common perception. The presumption is hard to meet, and more important than the amount of time spent in California is the purpose of the time spent here The post THE…

Rank this Week: 3167

Colorado Estate Planning

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

http://blog.forbushgoldberg.com/

Sep 15
A Longer Lifespan Can Create Longer Retirement

A Longer Lifespan Can Create Longer Retirement

Many elderly retirees with straining budgets are turning to their children for financial help, just as they are reaching retirement age themselves. Some members of the workforce are having to delay retirement, so they can financially help…
Sep 14
Lewis' Estate Modest by Hollywood Standards?

Lewis' Estate Modest by Hollywood Standards?

Jerry Lewis owned everything in his movies and they are in a trust. Jerry Lewis, who passed away recently, was one of the most famous entertainers in history. However, he may have left behind a relatively small estate and a clue may be an old…
Sep 13
Be Honest with the Life Insurance Company

Be Honest with the Life Insurance Company

Life insurance policies pay out immediately upon death and can help the family through difficult times. However, it is important to make sure that you do not mislead the insurance company. If you decide to use life insurance as an estate…

Rank this Week: 2958

Let's Talk About US Tax

Covers US tax laws for American expatriates living and working overseas, US-dual (or multi-)national families, green card holders, those wishing to expatriate, foreign investors into the US market or other foreign persons having any US connections.

https://www.angloinfo.com/blogs/global/us-tax/

Sep 13
Foreign Owner / Foreign Assets: No US Nominee!

Foreign Owner / Foreign Assets: No US Nominee!

We’ve known for some time that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been mining heaps of data provided to it by banks in Switzerland and elsewhere, as well [...]Read More...
Sep 6
Foreign Owner of US LLC: NRA Asks, Do I Need an ITIN?

Foreign Owner of US LLC: NRA Asks, Do I Need an ITIN?

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will host an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) Process webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 20 from 1- 2:30 p.m. EDT. Those interested in attending [...]Read More...
Aug 30
Expatriates Take Note: IRS Slipshod Work and Secrecy Prevent Taxpayers From Obtaining Critical Record

Expatriates Take Note: IRS Slipshod Work and Secrecy Prevent Taxpayers From Obtaining Critical Record

According to a report (TIGTA Report) dated July 13 2017, by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) systematically loses and destroys important [...]Read More...

Rank this Week: 1694

Urbach & Avraham CPAs Law Blog

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

http://uandacpas.com/blog/

Sep 13
Should I Pay My Child Wages?

Should I Pay My Child Wages?

Paying Wages to Children working in the business has many tax advantage
Aug 31
Executor of Estate? Use our Executor Checklist as your Road Map

Executor of Estate? Use our Executor Checklist as your Road Map

Executor Checklist is a Guide for Executor Duties- covers NJ Estate Taxes and NJ Inheritance Taxes, estate accountant, fiduciary income taxes, estate taxes, Form 1041, NJ Exit Tax, estate filings,
Aug 29
Who will access your digital assets when you can’t?

Who will access your digital assets when you can’t?

Fiduciaries need access to digital assets for online bank accounts, social media, email accounts. Consent must be provided to executors, trustees, guardians and powers of attorney to access digital asset

Rank this Week: 2816

Multi-State Tax Law Blog

Covers tax law. By Gerald Donnini.

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

Sep 13
SALES TAX NEXUS AND SELLERS USING AMAZON’S FBA

SALES TAX NEXUS AND SELLERS USING AMAZON’S FBA

Imagine having an online business. One day, you decide to use Amazon’s Fulfillment By Amazon (“FBA”) services. Unbeknownst to you, your inventory is stored by Amazon in several states. One day, you get a…
Aug 28
Restaurant Tips Taxable in Idaho

Restaurant Tips Taxable in Idaho

In the United States, tipping at restaurants is never really optional. While customers are the ones who write in a tip on their bills at their discretion, it is generally expected to leave 15-20%. Occasionally when large parties visit a…
Aug 16
Texas Taxes Cloud-Based Software Texting Service

Texas Taxes Cloud-Based Software Texting Service

Texas is one of many states beginning to tax software as a service. Known as SaaS, these new impositions of tax are still struggling with practical application. Software as a service typically includes a situation in which a software company…

Rank this Week: 2355

Life/Death/Law Blog

Covers tax planning, estate planning, trusts, wills and charitable giving. By Liza Hanks.

http://www.lifedeathlaw.com/

Sep 12
California Passes New Law Allowing Executors and Trustees Access to Digital Asset

California Passes New Law Allowing Executors and Trustees Access to Digital Asset

Some of your most valuable assets are digital, your estate plan should make it possible for your heirs to have access to them. If that's what you want, of course.
Sep 3
FDIC Insurance for Trust Account

FDIC Insurance for Trust Account

Most people know that the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) insures bank accounts for up to $250,000 per depositor per covered bank. This insurance was increased from $100,000 to $250,000 in 2008, to reassure people during the…
Jun 11
Refinancing a house held in a living trust

Refinancing a house held in a living trust

You can refinance your house if it is in a living trust, but you need to pay attention and make sure your house stays in the trust before and after the transaction.

Rank this Week: 3393

Tax Help Attorney Blog

Covers tax law. By Timothy S. Hart Law Group, P.C.

https://www.taxattorneyirs.com/

Sep 10
It is important to keep in Touch! Offers in Compromise and Tax Payment Plan

It is important to keep in Touch! Offers in Compromise and Tax Payment Plan

Tax issues surround our daily lives, whether it is tax on your income or sales taxes you owe for your business. However, there are times in your life, whether its a sickness, divorce, death in the family, business problems, or just being…
Sep 6
Interest on Court Ordered Restitution for Criminal Tax Case

Interest on Court Ordered Restitution for Criminal Tax Case

A recent Internal Revenue Service Office of Chief Counsel memorandum (CCA 201725026) provides guidance on whether the IRS can charge interest on court ordered restitution payments related to Title 18 criminal tax cases. As background,…
Feb 11
What to do if you get Audited- Receipt

What to do if you get Audited- Receipt

Many new clients call us in a panic when they receive a letter from the IRS that their income tax return has been selected for an audit. In most cases the client knows that they overstated their tax deductions, or less likely did not report…

Rank this Week: 1962

Bingham Greenebaum Doll Blog

Covers Indiana law.

http://www.bgdlegal.com/blog/

Sep 8
Newly Formed Unit Will Investigate and Prosecute Fraud Related to Opioid Prescribing and Dispensing

Newly Formed Unit Will Investigate and Prosecute Fraud Related to Opioid Prescribing and Dispensing

Combatting the opioid epidemic in the U.S. is a top priority for federal and state agencies in 2017. On August 10, 2017, President Donald Trump declared the country’s opioid epidemic a national emergency and committed to expending a lot…
Sep 5
New EEO-1 Pay Data Reporting Requirements On Hold, Under Review

New EEO-1 Pay Data Reporting Requirements On Hold, Under Review

On August 29th, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) issued a memo to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), stating that recent changes to the EEO-1 form were on an immediate hold pending review by the OIRA.…
Sep 1
DOL Final Rule on Exempt Status Invalidated

DOL Final Rule on Exempt Status Invalidated

On August 31, 2017, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued an Order invalidating the Final Rule of the Department of Labor (DOL) finding that it exceeded the DOL’s authority by failing to implement…

Rank this Week: 2589

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