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Why I Chose to Get into Tax and Estate PlanningI am often asked how or why I got into the areas of planning to reduce unnecessary income tax and estate planning.
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Inclusion in the 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers in AmericaJohn Goralka, of Goralka Law Firm, P.C. is recognized in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his exemplary work in Tax Law and Trusts and Estates.
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What If Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Had a Premarital Agreement?Oh, the gritty details we’re learning from the latest court battle between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. This unfortunate airing of dirty laundry may have been avoided with a prenup. Should you think about getting one yourself?
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2021/2022 Corporate Formations and DissolutionsAs the year comes to a close, we should consider any time sensitive corporate transactions.
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What a Beneficiary Controlled Trust Can Do to Protect Your Legacy After You Are GoneLife is messy sometimes.
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On National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, a Lesson in Life from Mrs. FieldsDid you know that Aug. 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day?
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Business Valuations: an Estate Planning NecessityWhy would you consider keeping your business valuation current? You might be able to think of one or two reasons, but there are plenty: What if something calamitous were to happen to you as the business owner? It obviously would mean a major change. With an up-to-date business valuation, your...
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Impact of Tax Reform on Small BusinessesNow that it’s tax season, you may be concerned how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, enacted in December 2017, will impact your small business. The reforms represent the most sweeping tax overhaul in 30 years and could have a positive impact on your business’s bottom line—but they may have left you feeling a little confused. Here are some of the most important changes.
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What You Need to Know about IRS Form 1099: Reporting and RequirementsIf your business made or received payments to independent contractors and entities (other than compensation to your employees) during the calendar year, it’s likely you must file an information return called a Form 1099 with the IRS. You may also need to send a copy of the form directly to...
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Is This Your Situation: Transferring or Selling a Family-Owned Business?Is This Your Situation: Transferring or Selling a Family-Owned Business You’ve worked your entire life to build a family business, and now it’s time to pass it on. But how and when you sell the family-owned business can determine what you owe. The following strategies will help you minimize the...
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6 Things I Learned from Robert JordanI recently had the opportunity to spend an afternoon with Mr. Robert Jordan. Robert has been launching and growing companies and helping other entrepreneurs do the same for the past twenty years. His first company, Online Access, put him on Inc. magazine’s Inc. 500 list of fastest growing companies, Online...
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Planning for the Next Generation to Take Over Your Family-Owned Business Is Essential. Learn How to Avoid Unnecessary Taxes and to Best Pass on Your BusinessProper estate planning can help mitigate risks following a business owner's passing by determining how money and assets will be divided. Not only can estate planning ensure that you have a say in who inherits your business, it allows you to minimize taxes during the transition. Failing to create an...