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How the Estate Tax is Calculated
Will My Beneficiaries Have to Pay the Estate Tax? The estate tax, more ominously known as the death tax, is a federal tax that is due when a deceased person’s estate exceeds a certain monetary threshold. The federal estate tax is brutal, since an estate that is subject to the estate tax will owe roughly […]
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Tax Law for Small Business Owners
Take it from one small business owner to another: Operating a business without the right tax knowledge is like skydiving without a parachute—certain…
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How to Apply for an Estate EIN or TIN Online in 9 Steps
An EIN—also known as an employer identification number—is often used to identify an estate when there is an active probate. The EIN is…
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Offer in compromise: How to Get the IRS to Accept Your Offer
Would you like to wipe your tax slate clean at an enormous discount? The IRS has accepted less than 1% of a tax…
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Why Everyone Needs an Estate Plan
As an estate planning attorney, I see all the benefits a properly organized estate can offer on a daily basis. The benefits of…
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What is a Florida Lady Bird Deed?
A common question we get is what in the world is a Florida lady bird deed? A lady bird deed—also known as an…
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Tax Audit FAQ: Common Issues When Dealing With the IRS
In this article, we have collected the 20 most commonly asked questions about tax audits and briefly answered them for your reading pleasure.…
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IRS Audits: Timing is Everything
The IRS is powerful, but not without limit. After getting over the shock of reading “we have selected your federal income tax return for examination,”…
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IRS Audits: Top Six Field Audit Issues
Some field audits last a couple of hours and are wrapped up that day. In extreme cases, a revenue agent may spend hundreds…
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The IRS Appeals Protest Letter
IRS appeals rules differ, depending on the amount of taxes you are disputing from an audit. It’s important to know at which thresholds…
