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07.24.12

Income Tax Update: Why 2012 Is a Great Year to Make a Philanthropic Gift

On June 28, 2012, the Supreme Court ruled that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is constitutional.


07.24.12

Income Tax Update: Why 2012 Is a Great Year to Make a Philanthropic Gift

On June 28, 2012, the Supreme Court ruled that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is constitutional. In so ruling, the Supreme Court confirmed that Congress has the power to require healthcare coverage for 30 million people who might otherwise be uninsured.


05.31.12

IRS Issues Final Regulations on Reporting of U.S. Deposit Interest Paid to Certain Nonresident Alien

On April 17, 2012, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") issued final regulations (T.D. 9584) (the "Final Regulations") under Section 6049 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, outlining new rules requiring U.S. financial institutions ("Payors") to report interest paid ...


05.14.12

SEC Issues Additional Guidance on the Implementation and Application of the JOBS Act

The Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the JOBS Act), enacted on April 5, 2012, changes and liberalizes the regulatory landscape for both public and private companies seeking to raise capital.


04.26.12

Family Limited Partnerships: Still a Useful Estate Planning Tool

In previous newsletters, we have discussed the benefits associated with family limited partnerships. (See Planning to Pass the Baton: Family Wealth Transfers, September 2011).


04.23.12

SEC Issues Initial Guidance on the Implementation and Application of the JOBS Act

The Staff of the Division of Corporate Finance of the Securities and Exchange Commission recently issued a series of Frequently Asked Questions and other guidance on the implementation and application of certain provisions of the JOBS Act.


04.05.12

Signing of JOBS Act Brings Wholesale Reform

Today, April 5, 2012, President Obama signed into law the Jumpstart Our Business Start-ups Act (JOBS Act).


02.22.12

Unprecedented Planning Opportunities Set to Expire at End of 2012

If you are considering making gifts or transferring wealth to your children, grandchildren or other family members, 2012 is the time to act. 2012 presents an unprecedented opportunity for families to transfer wealth while minimizing transfer tax implications.


02.15.12

IRS Doubles Down on Fresh Start Initiative

Building on earlier steps to help taxpayers buffeted by the economic slowdown, the IRS recently enhanced its "Fresh Start" initiative.


11.28.11

Cybersecurity and the Public Company: Keeping Your Disclosures Safe and Sound After Cyber Monday

Click here if you would like to have your personal financial information compromised and your credit card numbers shared with criminals around the world.