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The Death of Prince Rogers Nelson – An Estate Tax Controversy Likely To Follow
Many of our readers have asked me about the likely controversy that will ensue following the death of Prince. In fact, two readers feel, since I have been reporting about some of the controversy...
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Measure 97 (Formerly Known as Initiative Petition 28) Will Be Presented to...
C Corporations with Oregon annual revenues greater than $25 million may face a new minimum tax obligation – 2.5 percent of the excess – if Measure 97 passes. If a business falls within this category,...
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You’re Invited – NYU’s 75th Institute on Federal Taxation
Please join me at the NYU 75th Institute on Federal Taxation (IFT) taking place in New York City on October 23-28, 2016, and in San Diego, California on November 13-18, 2016. The IFT is one of the...
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The Qualified Subchapter S Subsidiary Election – A Primer and Beyond
My article about Qualified Subchapter S Subsidiaries was published in the September 2016 issue of the Journal of Taxation, a Thomson Reuters publication. The article offers an in-depth discussion of...
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Former Tax Court Judge Kroupa Is Back in the News
As reported in my April 2016 blog post, former U.S. Tax Court judge Diane Kroupa and her husband, Robert E. Fackler, were indicted on charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States, tax evasion,...
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Be Aware – The Venue for IRS Appeals Conferences Has Changed
Effective October 1, 2016, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) changed its approach to conducting appeals conferences. The changes were likely adopted by the government under the guise of efficiency...
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The Saga Ends With Ex-Tax Court Judge Pleading Guilty to Cheating on Her Taxes
As previously reported, former U.S. Tax Court judge Diane L. Kroupa and her now estranged husband, Robert E. Fackler, were indicted on charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States, tax evasion,...
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Next Week – NYU’s 75th Institute on Federal Taxation in San Diego
As a reminder, you are invited to join me at the NYU 75th Institute on Federal Taxation (IFT) taking place on November 13-18, 2016 at Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, California. The IFT is one of the...
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Measure 97 Goes Down in Flames – The Aftermath
The proposed $3 billion per year tax-raising bill, Oregon Measure 97, was defeated yesterday by a 59% to 41% margin. The fight was long and bloody. Media reports that opponents and proponents together...
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Holiday Greetings from Larry’s Tax Law
It is hard to believe, but 2016 is close to an end. The year has proven to be a quite fascinating year in the world of tax law. Given the results of November’s presidential election and the composition...
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