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The Unexpected Passing of Prince and the Importance of Estate Planning
We see time and time again the ramifications of either poorly-planned estate plans or lack of a plan altogether, resulting in significant and unnecessary expenses and family turmoil for the surviving members of the family.
Compensation Deductions in a Professional Service C-corporation
The IRS continues to keep a watchful eye over S-corporations, requiring minimum levels of “reasonable compensation” to owners who may be otherwise seeking to downplay compensation for tax avoidance purposes.
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 Requiring Critical Changes to Partnership and Operating Agreements
Often, S corporation shareholders serve as officers, directors and employees of their corporation, as S corporations have a small number of shareholders because they are usually family-owned and/or closely-held businesses.
Compensation Issues in S Corporations
Often, S corporation shareholders serve as officers, directors and employees of their corporation, as S corporations have a small number of shareholders because they are usually family-owned and/or closely-held businesses.
529 Plan Overview and Lump-Sum Contribution Gift Tax Benefits
Rising costs of college and other higher education over the past several years, coupled with inflation and lack of a matching increase in average salary have made college education out of reach for many families.
Comptroller of the Treasury of Maryland v. Wynne et ux. – Double Taxation Unconstitutional for Refusal to Credit Taxes Paid in Other States
State tax systems normally tax resident individuals on 100% of their taxable income. They tax non-residents on only the share of income apportioned or allocated to the state.
Obergefell v. Hodges – Impact of Same-Sex Marriage Ruling on Estate Planning
Legal rights previously enjoyed by traditional married couples upon the death or disability of a spouse are now available to same-sex spouses, putting them on the same level.
The Law of Unintended Consequences
In 2005 the Missouri legislature and governor passed broad, sweeping laws under the guise of “tort reform.”
Community Property Tax Advantages and Pitfalls for Ill-Equipped Attorneys
Community Property, a marital property regime has been the cause of confusion and disputes in divorce and probate proceedings.
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