June 6, 2012

Challenges To DOMA May Lead To Changes In Same-Sex Couple Tax Planning

As challenges to DOMA keep mounting, the status of tax planning for LGBT couples find itself in a state of flux.  DOMA, fully known as the […]
May 31, 2012

Why Florida Is A Great Tax State For Retirees

Earlier this week we talked about the recent survey  which ranked Florida among the three states to do business in tax-wise.  Now it is time to discuss why Florida […]
May 14, 2012

Facebook Co-Founder Eduardo Saverin Renounces U.S. Citizenship Ahead Of Facebook IPO

Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, best known for his bitter legal battle with Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg which was highlighted in the popular 2010 film The […]
April 20, 2012

Helpful Pointers For Taxpayers Who Missed The Filing Deadline

Inevitably, there will be some taxpayers who were not able to meet the Tuesday, April 17 deadline for filing their income taxes.  Here are some tips […]
December 1, 2011

End Of The Year Tax Planning – GRATs

With interest rates continuing to hold at near record lows, now is the time to consider adding a GRAT to an estate plan.  A Grantor Retained Annuity […]
November 29, 2011

End Of The Year Tax Planning – Set Up A Small Business Retirement Plan

Many small-business owners believe that their company will provide all that is necessary for a comfortable retirement.  As their golden years approach, they eagerly anticipate selling […]
November 28, 2011

End Of The Year Tax Planning – Making The Most Of The Gift & Estate Tax Exemptions

We are now nearly a year removed from the expansion and unification of the gift and estate tax credits, and now is the time to take […]
November 16, 2011

Tax Tips For Charitable Giving

The holiday season is upon us, and for many people that means charitable giving.  As a reward for their kind gesture, the philanthropically inclined can look […]
September 14, 2011

Florida Documentary Stamp Tax And Transfers To LLCs

In Florida, documentary stamp tax is generally levied at the rate of $.70 per $100 (or portion thereof) on documents that transfer an interest in real […]
September 8, 2011

IRS Debt Settlement: Offer In Compromise

If an individual has a sizable tax debt, minimum assets and income prospects, and can fulfill the right circumstances, the IRS may accept an Offer in […]
August 30, 2011

How Long Does The IRS Have To Audit Income Tax Returns Or Collect Back Income Taxes?

Many people wonder just exactly how long the IRS has to begin an audit of an income tax return or to collect unpaid income taxes. The […]
July 18, 2011

Florida Documentary Stamp Taxes And Transfers Of Real Property

Our sister-blog, the Ourednik Law Offices Estate Planning Blog, recently published a post on Florida’s documentary stamp tax and its economic effect on the conveyance of […]