GIFTS TO CITIZEN SPOUSES
Aug 17, 2010
OUTRIGHT GIFTS TO SPOUSE The donor is not required to report on Form 709 any outright gifts to the donor spouse who is a US citizen. GIFTS TO CERTAIN TRUSTS FOR SPOUSE'S BENEFIT In addition, gifts to...
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GIFTS TO SPOUSES WHO ARE NOT US CITIZENS
Aug 16, 2010
GIFT TAX MARITAL DEDUCTION IS NOT AVAILABLE AND THE ANNUAL EXCLUSION AMOUNT IS NOT THE NORMAL $13,000 If the donor's spouse is not a US citizen, the gift tax marital deduction is not available. Howe...
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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA WAGE TAX FILING
Aug 16, 2010
AVERAGE AMOUNT WITHHELD BY EMPLOYER PER MONTH: LESS THAN $350 FILING FREQUENCY: QUARTERLY AVERAGE AMOUNT WITHHELD BY EMPLOYER PER MONTH: $351-$16,000 FILING FREQUENCY: MONTHLY AVERAGE AMOUNT WITHHELD...
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ADOPTION EXPENSE TAX CREDIT
Aug 14, 2010
MAXIMUM CREDIT For 2010, the maximum credit is $12,170 AGI PHASEOUT LIMITATION The modified adjusted gross income phaseout range is from $182,520 to $222,520. QUALIFIED EXPENSES Qualified epxneses fo...
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DEBT VERSUS EQUITY UNDER CASE LAW CRITERIA INTERPRETING SECTION 385
Aug 14, 2010
LABELED AS NOTE An instrument labeled as a note is more likely to be considered to represent debt FIXED MATURITY DATE A fixed maturity date supports a debt classification. REPAYMENTS TIED TO EARNINGS...
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Debt Versus Equity Under Section 385
Aug 14, 2010
INSTRUMENT CONTAINS A WRITTEN UNCONDITIONAL PROMISE TO PAY When an instrument contains a written unconditional promise to pay on demand or on a specified date a sum certain of money along with a fix...
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PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR CORPORATE EMPLOYMENT TAXES AS A RESPONSIBLE PERSON UNDER SECTION 6672
Aug 14, 2010
ACTUAL AND SIGNIFICANT AUTHORITY OVER ENTERPRISES FINANCES OR DECISION MAKING To be liable for the payroll taxes of an entity, a person must have possessed actual and significant authority over an en...
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THE ESTATE TAX LAWS AFTER 2010
Aug 12, 2010
ESTATE TAX RESTORED TO TOP RATE OF 55%, WITH SURCHARGE, AND $I MILLION EXCLUSION The estate tax is to be restored with a top rate of 55% (yes 55%-this in not a misprint). There will be an additional...
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FEDERAL ESTATE TAX LAWS FOR 2010
Aug 12, 2010
REPEAL OF ESTATE AND GENERATION SKIPPING TAXES (GST) The estate and GST taxes are repealed for 2010. The family of George Steinbrenner thanks Congress. GIFT TAX REMAINS IN EFFECT The gift tax remain...
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ACCEPTABLE AUTHORITIES TO MEET SUBSTANTIAL AUTHORITY STANDARD REGARDING TAX POSITIONS
Aug 12, 2010
INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND STATUTES The Internal Revenue Code and other statutory provisions are substantial authorities TREASURY REGULATIONS Proposed, temporary and final regulations qualify as subst...
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