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07Jul
The One Big Beautiful Bill: Implications for Businesses and High-Net-Worth Individuals

On July 4th, President Trump signed into law H.R. 1 — the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“BBB”), a sweeping piece of tax legislation that significantly reshapes key areas of…

FAQs of Becoming an Entrepreneur

Taking the leap to entrepreneurship is exciting, motivating, and empowering—especially if you lost your job recently due to COVID-19. While it’s a great career move, it’s not without challenges. Be…

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10Aug
Business Valuation Expert Witness Reports and Discovery – A Jurisdictional Analysis

Generally, business valuation experts should provide a written report explaining their opinion of the value of the asset or business interest that is the subject of the litigation. However, the…

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24Jul
Intrinsic Value Standard in Virginia Divorce Proceedings

Definition of Intrinsic Value in Virginia In Virginia, Intrinsic Value is the standard of value used for the purposes of equitable distribution in divorce proceedings. According to the International Glossary of…

How Business Owners Overwhelmed with Dealing with Finances Can Help Themselves

When it comes to owning a business, there’s no rule that says you have to love dealing with the finances and managing expenses. In fact, many business owners find themselves…

19Jul
Business Valuation in Divorce – Virginia Case Law

Below is a listing of Virginia Court of Appeals / Supreme Court of Virginia‘s opinions issued in business valuation cases under equitable distribution / divorce. 2020 – Sultan v. Malik, Virginia Court of Appeals, Unpublished No.…

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05Jun
Congress passes Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act of 2020

On June 3, 2020, US Senate unanimously passed the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act of 2020, by adopting the House version of the legislation. President Trump is expected to sign it. The act triples…

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29Mar
IRS announces Form 1040-X can be filed electronically starting the summer of 2020

In May 28, 2020, IRS announced the addition of Form 1040-X – ‘Amended U.S. Individual Tax Return’ to the list of forms available for electronic filing starting this summer. Making the 1040-X an electronically…

Non-Profit Sample Forms and Policies

IRS Form 990 Policies: IRS Form 990 Questionnaires: Other Samples:

Tax
23Sep
Community Property vs. Separate Property – Step-up in basis rules and tax planning strategies

Community property is generally defined as the property that is acquired during a marriage in a community property state.  The basic idea is that the fruits of the labor of…

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16Sep
IRS Now Requiring S Corporation Shareholder to Report Basis on Tax Returns

After the passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, IRS released the revised Form 1040 – US Individual Income Tax Return earlier this year.  As part of the revision, a new checkbox…

Tax
04Jun
Medicare Basics

The Basics Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older and for certain younger people with disabilities and end-stage renal disease.  There are four…

Tax
08Jan
IRS will issue refunds during shutdown

IRS announced yesterday that it will start processing of 2018 returns on January 28, 2019. IRS also announced that it is prepared to issue tax refunds despite the government shutdown.…