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 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…
November 6th, 2017
FAQs about Divorce in Maryland: The Marital Home
Can I continue to live in the house with the children after I get divorced? The Court can award a spouse (with residential custody of a minor child) use and possession of the marital home…
October 13th, 2017
Will Call: Does Your Last Will and Testament Measure Up in Maryland, D.C. or Virginia?
Making an annual tradition of reviewing your Last Will and Testament (“Will”) is a wise addition to your yearly financial maintenance and planning activities. This year, when you dust off your Will, it may behoove…
October 3rd, 2017
Estate Planning FAQs: Maryland Probate
How does the Probate process begin? With the help of a qualified estate planning attorney (usually the decedent’s attorney who prepared his or her Will and other estate documents) files a petition for Probate, on…
September 27th, 2017
Why Beneficiary Designations Must Coordinate with Your Estate Plan
In developing a comprehensive estate plan, it is critical to understand which, if any, of your investment assets have or could have a beneficiary. If there are such investment assets, then the naming of that…
September 14th, 2017
Special Considerations in Valuing Professional Practices
IRS Circular 230 Disclosure The information contained in this presentation is not intended to provide Federal tax advice within the meaning of IRS Circular 230, but is a presentation prepared and/or designed to provide educational…
