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The New “Centralized Partnership Audit Regime” – A Seismic Shift or Much Ado about Nothing?
An article on IRS audits…just what you needed to read before going to bed tonight, and I’m not kidding. Now, don’t be embarrassed if you haven’t heard of the Centralized Partnership Audit Regime (“CPAR”). If you think it sounds like something out of a George Orwell...
8 Core Tax Concepts Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know
Of the many virtues that entrepreneurs have, one such virtue is the desire and ability to get as much information and knowledge as they can by reading books, attending speaking events, researching on the internet, etc. However, 'taxes' aren't one of the topics...
Creative Planning Options with a Revocable Living Trust
Estate planning is something most know they should do, but most American adults simply haven’t gotten it done. In a survey available from AARP, 60% of American adults do not have an estate plan. The number gets even higher for some minority populations. In most...
Simple is Sexy: Maximize Retirement Contributions for Tax, Asset Protection, and Estate Planning Benefits
Many clients appreciate our ability to see the big picture. For example, when it comes to asset protection, estate planning, and tax planning, none of these practice areas happen in a vacuum, meaning the methods and tools used for asset protection will almost always...
Getting Married? You’ll Need a Caterer, a Photographer, a DJ … and a Lawyer!
The process of getting married can be one of the most wonderful, exciting … and stressful periods in a person’s life. There’s so much to plan for and do (and so many people to impress) that it can be hard to focus on what’s really important – the fact that you are...
Essential Tax & Legal Tips for the NEW Business Owner
Starting a business is a process. It is MUCH more than filing the one or two page articles/certificate of formation with the state. At the same time, it doesn’t have to be so complicated and overwhelming that you never start. Further, not only is starting a...
Til Death Do Us Part – Marriage and Asset Protection
The question of whether a spouse can be held liable for the debts of the other spouse is often asked from married (or to be married) couples, but the answer is not uniform and depends largely on the laws of the state where you reside. MOST STATES - COMMON LAW...
Pokémon No! How Pikachu Ended Up Getting Served with a Class Action Lawsuit
Remember Pokémon Go? About this time last year, the “augmented reality” game in which players use their smartphones to capture and train various species of Pokémon was a global phenomenon, with nearly seven million daily downloads. It was sort of the “thing to do” of...
Estate Planning 101: 5 Tips to Avoid Mistakes
As I work with small business owners and investors throughout the year, I want them to see the big picture when it comes to Estate Planning. Many misunderstand what the Estate Plan is all about and think it's simply an 'asset protection' strategy...that couldn't be...
Legal Tips for Wholesaling Real Estate
Many real estate investors regard wholesaling as a way to learn how to evaluate deals and develop your real estate network. It is also a method to profit from investing in real estate without requiring significant up front capital. Wholesaling is a strategy whereby...
