July 2nd, 2021
Key Issues to Consider Before Forming a 501(c)(3) Organization
Many philanthropic individuals looking to further their charitable endeavors, while also creating a meaningful legacy that can span generations, explore the possibility of forming a charitable 501(c)(3) organization. The term “501(c)(3)” refers to that section…
June 11th, 2021
David De Jong and Steve Widdes Speak on Estate Planning In Light of Proposed Legislation
On Monday, June 7, Stein Sperling tax and estate attorneys David De Jong and Steve Widdes joined host Bob Leins on Federal News Network’s ForYourBenefit show to talk about “Tax and Estate Planning Today – In…
March 31st, 2021
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Enacted
On March 11, 2021 President Biden signed into law a new COVID relief package which included a number of tax provisions: A $1,400 credit for individual taxpayers with an additional $1,400 for each dependent with…
March 26th, 2021
Tax Deadlines Extended for 2020 Tax Year
The Internal Revenue Service has extended the April 15, 2021 deadline for filing 2020 individual tax returns in light of continuing COVID-19 issues and the late start for processing returns. Individual 1040s will now be…
March 15th, 2021
Tax Alert: “Digital Products” Now Taxable in Maryland
As of March 14, 2021, Maryland undertakes the greatest expansion of its 6% Sales and Use Tax since its enactment by extending the tax to the sale of all “digital products.” Hoping to shore up…
January 18th, 2021
Business Meals – Now 100% Deductible
Do you remember when business meals were always fully deductible? You would need to look back in time to 1986. However, with the hope of assisting the struggling restaurant industry, Congress included a provision in…
January 12th, 2021
New COVID-19 Relief Legislation Contains Paycheck Protection Program Modifications
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, passed by Congress and signed by the President on December 27, 2020 as part of the Federal government’s continuing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, contains significant modifications to the Paycheck…
January 6th, 2021
Tax Provisions of the Emergency Coronavirus Relief Legislation
As part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021, the lengthiest legislation in U.S. history at more than 5500 pages, Congress enacted further tax relief to those adversely affected by the coronavirus but including additional provisions.…
December 14th, 2020
31 Stein Sperling Attorneys Named to 2021 Maryland Super Lawyers List
Stein Sperling is proud to announce 31 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the 2021 Maryland Super Lawyers list, including attorneys on the Top 10, Top 50, and Top 100 lists. A…
November 6th, 2020
IRS Announces Taxpayer Relief Initiative to Help Those Struggling With Tax Debt
On November 2, 2020, the IRS announced the Taxpayer Relief Initiative to help individuals and businesses struggling with tax debt during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Initiative, announced in IRS Notice 2020-248, provides for simplified payment…
