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Jersey Shore's Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino Headed To Prison On Tax Charges
Earlier this year, reality TV star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino and his brother, Marc Sorrentino, pleaded guilty to violating federal tax laws. Today, the Sorrentinos learned their fate.
Why Breaking Up General Electric May Be Hard to Do
A fresh $6.2 billion post-tax charge provides another reason for the conglomerate to consider a breakup. But the value of G.E.’s businesses may make it hard to do.
What qualifications should I look for in an international tax lawyer?
Your international tax lawyer should have a solid tax law background, experience, maturity and an understanding of what real client service is all about. I e...
Why All Freelancers Should Charge Late Fees In Their Contracts
As we jump into the new year – and more people jump into freelancing – there are a lot of…
4 Tips To Avoid Penalties And Taxes Accessing Your IRA or 401K
You CAN access your IRA, even a 401k, and avoid penalties and taxes when done correctly. ** Ready To Protect Your Assets From Frivolous Lawsuits and Take You...
Do Your Employees Really Know Why Service Companies Charge So Much?
Unless you do financial training, your employees will see the “stuff” that it takes to run the business, but will have no clue of the true costs.
What if you're audited by the IRS? Naples tax attorney Ari Good
A skilled tax attorney can help you avoid the dangerous tricks and traps in dealing with the IRS. Most people think they have to give the IRS everything they...
How Criminal Attorneys Bill for Services
Criminal attorneys charge their clients for their services in different ways. The complexity of the case usually influences how much they charge, but other intricacies apply as well. Particularly i…
What to Do When You Don't Trust Your Client
Do you trust your client? If the answer is "no," then it's probably the result of one of these three situations.
7 Simple Tax Mistakes To Avoid Making After Divorce
Don't mess up your filing by making these mistakes.
What Is a Death Tax, and Will You Have to Pay One?
You'd think that you wouldn't have to worry about taxes after you die, but guess what -- even shuffling off the mortal coil won't protect you from the IRS or your state revenue department.
How Are Lawsuit Settlements Taxed?
Don't spend all the money you received in a settlement just yet; you probably have to pay taxes on it.
Easy Hourly Billing Rate Calculation for Lawyers
You've hung your shingle, now how much do you charge? For many lawyers, figuring out the best billing rate can actually be quite daunting. Do you simply adopt the market rate, charging basically the same as other lawyers in...
3 Things All Business Owners Should Discuss With Their Lawyers
Even though we live in a free market, business is highly regulated by wage and hour laws, tax laws, intellectual property laws, anti-discrimination and harassment laws, etc. While asking forgiveness instead of permission may be a good policy elsewhere,...
Tax Implications of How You Set Up Your Payroll
The IRS is currently involved in a massive project that involves agents auditing businesses to determine if they are correctly following the rules of hiring of independent contractors, and business owners should take note and review their hiring practices.
How a Tax Attorney Different Than a Tax Relief Company
When you owe back taxes to the IRS, you want someone to help you maneuver through all of the red tape involved. Two options are to hire an IRS tax attorney or to work with a tax relief company. It can...
How To Handle Situations Not Covered By State Notary Laws
When you encounter situations where law provides no guidance, standards of care can help you perform your duties honestly and ethically.
How Do Taxes Work for Legal Settlements?
Many people are involved in legal business matters every day. When it comes to these types of cases, money is almost always at stake. Whether one party is suing another party for breach of contract or one company claims another company cheated them, the plaintiff is almost always seeking money as part of the ...
Is There A Difference Between Tax Avoidance And Tax Evasion
I'm often asked what the difference between tax avoidance (which is legal) and tax evasion (which is illegal). Oftentimes, these terms are used interchangeab...
How to Create Profitable Fixed Fees
Learn how law firms can charge fixed fees without the worry of losing money in the process.
What Benefits Should You Expect From Your ERP Maintenance Payments?
ERP vendors typically charge annual or monthly maintenance fees. What are the benefits you should expect to get in return for your payments?
