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It’s Time to Review Your Estate Plan Given Uncertainty In The Tax Law.

Bush Estate Tax Cuts expire December 31, 2025 – Here is what you need to know. In 2001 and 2003 under President Bush temporary tax cuts were enacted through through two pieces of legislation: the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (EGTRRA) and the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (JGTRRA). Both measures […]

IRS provides tax relief for Alaska flood victims in Juneau.

On October 25, 2024 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in the Juneau area of Alaska, affected by flooding that began on August 5, 2024. These taxpayers now have until May 1, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. The tax relief postpones various tax […]

Excessive FBAR Penalties stopped by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court

Historic ruling that can impact challenging large penalties in the future. In recent years the IRS has made the Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) penalty enforcement a top priority and this is alarming the taxpayers worldwide. Even during every routine domestic IRS audit, IRS agents are looking for undisclosed foreign bank accounts. […]

IRS provides expanded tax relief for Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton victims.

On October 11, 2024 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Milton, including the entire states of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina and parts of Florida, Tennessee and Virginia. These taxpayers now have until May 1, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and […]

California Welcoming Cannabis Cafés

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law the cannabis café bill (AB 1775), to allow licensed cannabis lounges to sell non-alcoholic food and drinks, as well as tickets to onsite concerts, with local government approval. “Lots of people want to enjoy legal cannabis in the company of others,” said AB 1775’s author Asm. Matt Haney, […]

IRS provides relief to July 2024 storm victims in Illinois.

On October 1, 2024 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Illinois affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that began on July 13, 2024. These taxpayers now have until February 3, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax […]

IRS provides relief to victims of Tropical Storm Debby in Pennsylvania.

On September 18, 2024 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in Pennsylvania affected by Tropical Storm Debby. These taxpayers now have until February 3, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. The tax relief postpones various tax filing and payment deadlines that occurred from […]

IRS provides relief to victims of Tropical Storm Francine in Louisiana.

On September 13, 2024 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in Louisiana affected by Tropical Storm Francine that began on September 10, 2024. These taxpayers now have until February 3, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. The tax relief postpones various tax filing […]

IRS provides relief to victims of severe storms and flooding in Connecticut and New York.

On September 10, 2024 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in Connecticut and New York affected by severe storms and flooding from torrential rainfalls that began on August 18, 2024. These taxpayers now have until February 3, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. […]

IRS tax relief now available to U.S. Virgin Islands victims of Tropical Storm Ernesto.

On August 28, 2024 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in the U.S. Virgin Islands affected Tropical Storm Ernesto that began on August 13, 2024. These taxpayers now have until February 3, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. The tax relief postpones various […]