July 1st, 2021
Minimum Wage Increases As Of July 1, 2021
As of July 1, 2021, Montgomery County’s minimum wage will increase as part of the annual adjustments set out in County Code 27-68. The amount of the increase will depend on the size of the…
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…
May 14th, 2021
Montgomery County Enacts New Standard in Harassment Cases
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) had previously issued guidelines, which applied to all employers, stating that employers “should provide [harassment prevention] training to its employees to ensure they understand their rights and responsibilities.”…
May 12th, 2021
Top 5 Tips for Getting Back to Business in a Vaccinated World
Navigating the COVID aftermath is the next big hurdle businesses must face. As owners, management teams and HR departments work through the return of employees to an in-person work environment and restrictions begin to be…
April 15th, 2021
Insurance in the Age of Rideshare
Every person who drives for a rideshare company needs to make sure they have sufficient coverage to protect themselves and their assets in the event of a collision. Many rideshare operators mistakenly believe that either…
April 13th, 2021
Succession Planning for Your Business
What is the endgame for your business? Do you want to sell it to a third party or transition it to employees or family members – or something else? Whatever your goal, a successful business…
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…
March 9th, 2021
Tips for Co-ownership of a House Prior to Marriage
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make. Buying a home with your significant other prior to marriage adds additional challenges and can be risky. It is important to…
