President Trump has signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act into law. It is the largest economic bill in U.S. History. Below is a summary of one component of the Act—forgivable SBA loans for small business
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Major changes to the laws governing retirement accounts became effective January 1, 2020 in a piece of legislation known as the SECURE Act.
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It is common for people to delay making end-of-life decisions. No one wants to admit to their mortality! Nonetheless, no one will last forever, so it’s best to address these issues while you can. In Being Mortal, Dr. Atul Gawande provides insight and personal experiences into the decisions we all may face regarding end of […]
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The tax reform bill introduced by congressional Republicans as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Act”) was signed into law by President Donald Trump on December 22, 2017. Versions of what would become the Act passed through Congress on a mostly party-line vote with only 51 Senators voting in favor of the […]
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What happens if you die without a will? Florida, like most states, has an intestacy law that describe where your property will go if you die with no will.
Read more »Attorney Forrest J. Bass addresses the taxation of inheritances and how a number of factors are involved including the size of the estate, the type of assets comprising the estate and the timing of distributions.
Read more »Issues to contemplate and tax considerations when naming your trust as a beneficiary for retirement benefits. Your attorney can help you correctly name the beneficiaries to meet your objectives.
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U.S. estate taxes and gift taxes can impact Canadian citizens or any other foreign citizen upon their passing when holding U.S. situs assets.
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Title insurance is an important aspect of a real estate transaction. Attorney Roger H. Miller III discusses the basics of title insurance and why it is recommended.
Read more »Attorney Forrest J. Bass explains estate tax portability and how to seek a private letter ruling from the IRS allowing additional time to make the election.
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