Posted on October 30, 2024
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Joel Glick
It is well established that a legal entity created for the purpose of carrying on a trade or business is considered a separate and distinct legal entity from its owner(s) or shareholder(s). However, there are circumstances in commercial litigation when a plaintiff may pierce this corporate veil and hold the owners personally liable for the […]
Earlier this summer, Florida’s legislators passed House Bill 1021 (HB 1021), which places more rigorous governance, transparency and accountability requirements on the state’s condominium and homeowners associations and the management firms with which they work. These changes, which went into effect on July 1, 2024, also give homeowners and their legal counsel new tools for […]
Posted on October 17, 2024
In this episode Associate Director of Tax Services Joel Young, JD, LLM, explains the requirements and timeline for Corporate Transparency Act reporting.
With just a few weeks to go until Election Day, and with early voting already underway in several states, you would think that each candidate’s policy positions are firmly set by now. It would be even more reasonable to think that about their tax proposals since taxes should be less affected by day-to-day current events. […]
Posted on October 10, 2024
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Rick Bazzani
The people you name to administer your trusts play a pivotal role in protecting your assets. Not only do they have the fiduciary duties to make prudent investment decisions and manage the distribution of trust assets as specified in your trust agreements, but they are also legally responsible for ensuring beneficiaries receive a full accounting […]
Posted on October 07, 2024
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Arthur Dichter
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today postponed the 2023 Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) filing deadline from Oct. 15, 2024, to May 1, 2025, for taxpayers who live in federally designated disaster areas in the wake of Hurricane Helene. This six-and-a-half-month filing extension applies to qualifying taxpayers in Alabama, Georgia, North […]
Posted on October 04, 2024
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Angie Adames
The IRS today is providing tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton by extending various tax-filing and tax-payment deadlines to May 1, 2025. The delayed deadline applies automatically to taxpayers with homes or businesses in jurisdictions declared federal disasters by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which includes the […]
Posted on October 03, 2024
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Joseph Leocata
In this episode, Senior Manager of Tax Services Joseph Leocata shares the latest trends in IRS audits and four good tips for individuals and companies who may be targets.
Posted on October 03, 2024
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Debra Sears
As your business grows with new customers, products or service offerings, your expenses will likely increase. How you manage these liabilities can significantly impact your operation’s cash flow, credit ratings, risk of fraud and your relationships with vendors and suppliers. The key to ensuring a healthy financial picture is learning how to analyze your accounts […]
Posted on October 02, 2024
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Steven Rubin
Operating a business can be expensive, and it can be challenging for businesses to know when they can write off certain expenses, especially with a frequently changing tax code. One particularly puzzling area of the law concerns the rules for deducting the costs of business-related meals and entertainment, which have evolved over the past few […]