The hot new issue for the tax market is “FIN 48.” FIN 48 (FASB Interpretation No. 48) sets out guidelines on how tax positions that are subject to challenge should be recognized for financial accounting purposes and in entity’s financial...

On February 17, 2009 President Obama signed into law the much publicized American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) which contained $787 billion worth of tax incentives and spending provisions intended to help revitalize the economy. The provisions...

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed major new legislation known as the “stimulus bill” which provides $787 billion of tax incentives and spending provisions to improve the economy. To understand the tax implications for your clients,...

Introduction to the “Corporate Tax” and Resulting Double Taxation   A “corporation” is a legal entity created under a state or other statute that allows “incorporation” by persons who become the “shareholders”...

Tax attorneys engage in tax planning, which is the structuring of business transactions and personal affairs (e.g., estate planning) so as to legally minimize federal, state and local taxes. In addition, tax attorneys represent taxpayers in disputes (like...

Small Law: Tax law is practiced extensively among firms with 1-20 attorneys. These attorneys often work with small business owners on such issues as the best way to organize and operate the businesses so that they are in full compliance with tax laws while...

            In general, tax attorneys and paralegals handle planning issues, which involve arranging an individual’s or business’ future events to minimize taxes.  Tax attorneys also...

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