January 22, 2013

Breakfast with the Experts

Now that the Fiscal Cliff has come and gone, do you know what changes have occurred and how they will affect you and your business? What […]
December 11, 2012

Whatever you do, file your taxes!

The IRS, and for that matter any state government, doesn’t care how famous or popular you may be. They only care that you file and pay your […]
December 7, 2012

What’s all the noise about the “Fiscal Cliff?”

While politicians are wrestling with the details of new tax laws that will prevent America from going over the “fiscal cliff,” many are left wondering what […]
October 8, 2012

Florida Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Providing Property Tax Homestead Exemption To Non-Resident Homeowners

Last week, the Florida Supreme Court unanimously ruled that foreigners and out-of-state residents may qualify for the homestead exemption from property taxes found in the Florida Constitution when […]
October 4, 2012

Time Is Running Out To Take Advantage Of 2012 Estate And Gift Tax Planning Opportunities

Time is running out to take advantage of the liberal estate and gift tax exemptions of 2012.  Currently, the exemption amount is $5.12 million for both […]
September 25, 2012

Overview Of The 5 Tax Amendments On The 2012 Florida Ballot

Included among the eleven measures which are set to appear on the November 6 ballot are five that will give Florida voters the opportunity to put […]
September 20, 2012

IRS Treatment Of Forgiven Student Loan Debt Causing Concerns

In the wake of the housing market collapse, many people have become familiar with the concept of cancellation of debt (COD) income.  The basis for COD […]
September 17, 2012

Transfer Of Business Assets In Florida May Come With State Tax Liability

A recently enacted Florida statute clarifies that the transfer of a Florida business’s assets is considered a sale of the business and that the sale may […]
September 16, 2012

IRS Releases 2012 List Of The “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams

Once again, tax season is upon us and the IRS has issued the annual “dirty dozen” tax scams. Topping this year’s list is identity theft.  In response […]
September 14, 2012

Amazon To Begin Collecting Sales Tax In California, When Will Florida Get Its Due?

Beginning this Saturday, September 15, 2012, online retailer Amazon.com will begin collecting sales tax for orders made in the State of California.  This will mark an […]
September 12, 2012

IRS $104 Million Whistleblower Payment Should Make Foreign Account Holders Nervous

Bradley Birkenfeld, a former UBS AG bank executive, was instrumental in helping U.S. authorities expose tax evasion facilitated by the Swiss banking giant.  The information Birkenfeld […]
September 7, 2012

Church May Have Violated IRC By Endorsing Romney For President

St. Raphael Catholic Church of El Paso Texas appears to have violated the IRC by endorsing Mitt Romney in its bulletin.  “I am asking all of […]