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Disclosures to the SEC Can Carry Confidentiality Risks

With the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) more aggressive enforcement approach, companies need to be aware that, when they turn documents over to the SEC after obtaining a signed confidentiality agreement, they are not getting the SEC’s agreement to refuse to provide to third parties these confidential documents. In fact, these agreements usually provide less […]

Author: Dan Brecher

October 11, 2013

Report: IRS Needs to Reevaluate Tax Gap Estimate

The Internal Revenue Service needs to improve or update the strategies it uses to estimate the federal tax gap, according to a recent report conducted by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration. The TIGTA analysis argued that the IRS needs to work on the comprehensiveness, accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of the tax gap estimate, particularly as […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

October 11, 2013

What Does the Government Shutdown Mean for Bankruptcy Courts?

Several high-profile bankruptcy law cases are currently being deliberated across the country, ranging from Detroit’s historic Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcy to any number of large corporate filings. In light of the Oct. 1 government shutdown however – the first since 1996 – consumers, businesses, and third parties alike are wondering how the court system will […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

October 11, 2013

Business Bankruptcy

Reverse Mortgages: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Everyone from former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson to actor Robert Wagner is currently pitching reverse mortgages on television. From the advertisements, these financial transactions appear to be a lifesaver for cash-strapped retirees. However, homeowners should understand that reverse mortgages also carry significant risks. In basic terms, a reverse mortgage is a special type of loan […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

October 10, 2013

Is Chapter 11 Bankruptcy an Option for Blackberry?

Blackberry Ltd. has fallen on difficult times, and if its ongoing bid to find a buyer to take the company private fails, some analysts speculate that the company may be forced to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the bankruptcy law. Currently, the smartphone maker is negotiating a potential deal with Canadian insurance and investment company […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

October 10, 2013

A 2.6 Billion Dollar Tax Bill: The Estate of Davidson and CCA 2013-033

A 2.6 billion dollar tax deficiency is likely to attract a lot of attention. The late William Davidson was a successful business man, owner of privately-held Guardian Industries, the Detroit Pistons and Tampa Bay Lightning. It appears that the decedent made substantial gifts of property but did not file gift tax returns. Some of the […]

Author: James F. McDonough

October 10, 2013

Do You Know What Day It Is? The Risks and Benefits of the Animal Spokesperson

Does Grumpy Cat have more Twitter followers than your business? If so, maybe it’s time for an animal spokesperson. Remember Tony the Tiger, the Energizer Bunny (Ok, those weren’t real animals, albeit great “spokespersons”). From GEICO gecko to the Budweiser Clydesdales, animals generally make for good advertising. Companies frequently use animals to pitch products and […]

Author: Dan Brecher

October 9, 2013

Advertising liability

IRS Relies on Rule from 1800s to Justify Tax Preparer Regulations

The Internal Revenue Service is pulling out all the stops to support a set of proposed rules that would allow it to better regulate tax preparers, as evidenced by its use of a long-forgotten law from the 1800s to justify its argument. At an appellate court hearing challenging the IRS tax law, Justice Department representative Gilbert […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

October 9, 2013

Oral Partnership Agreement Warnings For Your Business

You don’t technically need to draft a partnership agreement when forming a New York oral partnership, but it is certainly advisable. As highlighted in a recent New York appellate decision, having a written contract in place can avoid a lot of legal headaches down the road when it comes to oral partnership agreements. In Gelman […]

Author: Robert E. Levy

October 8, 2013

Judge Allows Detroit to Keep Casino Tax Revenue

Detroit will be allowed to continue accessing casino tax revenue during its bankruptcy proceedings while negotiations with creditors relating to these revenues take place, a bankruptcy court has ruled. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Steven Rhodes authorized the struggling city to take in the casino tax revenue – which amounts to roughly $11 million each month – […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

October 8, 2013

Decanting By Various Means

Decanting is a popular topic among wealth advisers, trust companies, and tax professionals. In the wine industry, it means putting old wine into a new bottle. In the trust field, it means to transfer assets to a new trust to be governed by a new trust instrument that takes into account changes in law and […]

Author: James F. McDonough

October 8, 2013

Beanie Baby Founder Pleads Guilty to $53-Million Tax Evasion

Ty Warner, founder of the iconic Beanie Baby empire, has agreed to plead guilty to federal tax evasion charges. His admission comes only days after being listed by Forbes as one of the richest people in the world. Warner was formally charged last week in a U.S. District Court for hiding more than $3.1 million in […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

October 7, 2013

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