March 6th, 2024

Blueprint for Progress: Spotlight on Women in Construction

The construction industry, long dominated by men, is undergoing a significant shift as more women break barriers, paving the path for future generations. As we mark Women in Construction Week from March 5 to March…

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March 1st, 2024

February Federal Tax Return

INDIVIDUALS In Turner v. Commissioner, TC Memo 2024-20, the Tax Court held that a grandparent was not eligible to claim head of household status or to receive the earned income credit despite year-round support inasmuch…

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February 27th, 2024

Dos and Don’ts of Co-Parenting

Effective co-parenting involves navigating a delicate balance between shared responsibilities and respectful communication, all while dealing with some strong emotions. Open and honest communication becomes a crucial ally, with conversations focusing on your child’s continued…

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February 11th, 2024

Winning the Heart of a Business Owner

As the season of love approaches, there will be many love letters making the rounds, but the “Be Mine” message that matters most to a business owner or an interested buyer courting the business owner’s…

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February 9th, 2024

Navigating Slippery Slope of Winter Accidents

With winter in full swing, and slick road abounding, here are a few things to keep in mind before you hit the road. MD/VA/DC are all a “contributory negligence” states. This means that in order…

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February 8th, 2024

Why Millennials Are Embracing the Pre-nup and You Should Too

Prenuptial Agreements (“pre-nups”) have historically been associated with a negative stigma or a bad omen for marriage. As well as the misconception that only wealthy individuals need them. However, the number of couples entering into…

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February 5th, 2024

For Purposes of FLSA Many Workers Currently Treated as Independent Contractors May Need to be Reclassified

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently implemented a significant change in the classification of employees and independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which is a federal law that applies to most…

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February 2nd, 2024

Facing the Chill: Strategies for Breaking Your Marriages Groundhog Day Loop

After years of marriage, it is not uncommon to feel like you are stuck in a Groundhog Day experience in your relationship. Communication has broken down. You feel disconnected from one another. You are living…

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February 1st, 2024

Pulling Back the Curtain on Insurance

As February 1st marks National Car Insurance Day, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the often-overlooked importance of safeguarding ourselves on the road. While it may not boast the glamour of holidays like Valentine’s…

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February 1st, 2024

January Federal Tax Updates

INDIVIDUALS In United States v. Cacchione, 133 AFTR2d 2024-________, a Pennsylvania Federal District Court denied a Net Operating Loss carryback generated by an S corporation loss when the taxpayer could not prove that he had…

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