April 20th, 2018
Stein Sperling Attorneys Interviewed on Tax Reform
Stein Sperling tax attorneys David De Jong and Mark Schweighofer and estates and trusts attorney Steven Widdes were interviewed by Montgomery Community Media, as part of their Small Business Network series, on “The Good, The…
April 1st, 2018
Don’t Forget Your Annual Report and Personal Property Return!
Beginning in 2018, Maryland business owners will no longer be mailed a reminder to file their company’s Annual Report and Personal Property Return on or before April 15 (April 16 this year because April 15…
March 21st, 2018
The Cost of Dying in Maryland
There is an adage – “nothing is certain except death and taxes” – which is particularly applicable to Maryland residents. Although exposure to federal estate taxes has become less of a concern for many1, Maryland…
March 14th, 2018
Representing the Troubled Taxpayer – Handling an “eggshell” audit
What is an “eggshell” audit? An eggshell audit is a civil IRS examination with underlying criminal issues. Representation during an eggshell audit should be limited to: tax controversy attorneys and CPAs under a Kovel agreement…
March 6th, 2018
The Impact of Injuries: What Is Pain and Suffering?
Nothing has gone according to plan. First, you were injured in a car accident that was someone else’s fault. You went to the doctor, but now the insurance company representing the other driver is being…
January 15th, 2018
Maryland’s Admission and Amusement Tax is No Joke
This article was originally published in the January 2018 edition of the Beverage Journal, a wine and spirits industry publication for Maryland for restaurant, tavern, social/private clubs and store owners. Maryland’s Admissions and Amusement Tax is…
December 28th, 2017
Estates and Trusts attorney Steven Widdes featured in Maryland Super Lawyers Magazine
Stein Sperling Estate and Trusts attorney Steven Widdes was featured on the cover of the 2018 Maryland Super Lawyers annual magazine. The profile explores Steve’s past and how he uses humor to help diffuse the…
December 15th, 2017
2018 Maryland Super Lawyers, Rising Stars Includes 24 Stein Sperling Attorneys
Stein Sperling is pleased to announce that 24 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the 2018 Maryland Super Lawyers lists, including attorneys on Top 10, Top 50 and Top 10 lists. A…
December 14th, 2017
Can someone with a criminal record still pursue a personal injury claim?
Having a prior criminal conviction does not mean that you lose the right to be compensated for someone else’s negligence. However, there are a couple of things to keep in mind if you have to…
November 20th, 2017
Your Spouse Has a Right to a Share of Your Estate
Did you know that your surviving spouse has a right to claim a share of your estate upon your death – even if you have a Will providing otherwise? In other words, you may not…
