October 1st, 2022
September Federal Tax Update
INDIVIDUALS In Luna v. Commissioner, TC Summary Opinion 2022-18, the Tax Court denied the Executive Director of a nonprofit a pre-2018 deduction for trips to Brazil which did not tie to his employment but could…
September 1st, 2022
Federal Tax Update
INDIVIDUALS Public Law 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: ● Extended the limitation on ordinary business losses by individuals through 2028. ● Extended the health insurance premium credit through 2025 with modifications. ● Effective…
August 18th, 2022
19 Stein Sperling Lawyers Named to 2023 Best Lawyers List, 10 on Ones to Watch List
Stein Sperling is pleased to announce that 19 lawyers have been included in the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Additionally, 10 lawyers have been included in the 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers:…
August 1st, 2022
David De Jong and Steve Widdes Talk Marriage and Divorce on Podcast
Stein Sperling’s David De Jong and Steve Widdes appeared on the podcast ForYourBenefit on the Federal News Network with host Bob Leins. Topics include: Tax effect and timing of the transition Pre- and post-nuptial agreements…
August 1st, 2022
Federal Tax Update
INDIVIDUALS In Keefer v. United States, 130 AFTR2d 2022-5002, a Texas Federal District Court denied an individual a charitable deduction for a 4 percent limited partnership interest in a hotel given to a donee organization…
July 1st, 2022
June Federal Tax Update
INDIVIDUALS In Gericke v. Truist, 129 AFTR2d 2022-2099, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with a New Jersey Federal District Court that Truist properly issued a 1099-C to the plaintiff inasmuch as Regulations require…
June 30th, 2022
Mark Schweighofer talks about starting a new business on GEMS podcast
Stein Sperling tax and business attorney Mark Schweighofer was interviewed recently on GEMS podcast by host Genesis Amaris Kemp. Mark discussed the legal ramifications one should consider in starting a new business, including: Common mistakes…
June 1st, 2022
May Federal Tax Update
INDIVIDUALS In Caldwell v. Commissioner, TC Memo 2022-51, the Tax Court concluded that long term disability premiums were paid by the taxpayer’s employer in pre-tax dollars and, accordingly, benefits which went unreported were taxable. In…
May 1st, 2022
April Federal Tax Update
INDIVIDUALS In Doherty v. Turner Broadcasting System, 129 AFTR2d 2022-________, a District of Columbia Federal District Court ruled that an employer not only did not willfully file fraudulent tax forms but in fact complied with…
April 20th, 2022
Your Questions on Tax Exempt Organizations, Answered
Help your clients navigate the complex and evolving tax laws and regulations unique to the tax-exempt world so they can avoid jeopardizing their tax-exempt status. Watch Stein Sperling tax and business attorneys Mark Schweighofer and…
