By: Coleman Jackson, Attorney June 29, 2016 Are you an immigrant hiding in the shadows, doubting whether you have any hope of immigrating lawfully to the United States? U.S. Immigration law is complex. Do you have a grandfather or grandmother who is a United States Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident? Let me tell you about…
By: Coleman Jackson, Attorney, CPA June 14, 2016 Are you a tax turtle? What exactly is a tax turtle? Typically when we think of the term “home”, we are thinking about where a person resides. Home is where a person personally lives; but in U.S. tax law, this is not what the term “home” means. …
By: Coleman Jackson, Attorney & Counselor At Law April 20, 2016 For immigrants as well as other Texans, basic equity and justice is critical for future financial security and overall wellbeing. Immigrants can be especially susceptible to fraud, misrepresentation, and actors who take advantage of their lack of language skills, lack of cultural and business…
By: Coleman Jackson, Attorney, CPA March 10, 2016 Contracting with the United States Government is different from contracting with an ordinary party. Government Contracts differ from normal contracts in a number of ways. The U.S. government has the exclusive right to decide who the government will do business with. In government procurement law, the term…
By Coleman Jackson, Attorney & Counselor at Law January 29, 2016 Lost Profits in a Texas breach of agreement case cannot be speculative; nor does an aggrieved party in Texas have to prove lost profits by exacting calculations or precise mathematical calibrations. In order to recover lost profits in a Texas breach of agreement case,…
By: Coleman Jackson, Tax Lawyer December 21, 2015 The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) became U.S. law on December 7, 2015. It deals with more than the repairs and upkeep of the nation’s roads, bridges and other surface transportation. Taxpayers beware; the FAST Act is not just about transportation; so don’t let the…
By: Coleman Jackson, Tax Attorney & Certified Public Accountant December 12, 2015 Texas is a community property state. Increments of wealth earned on separate property are community property. The general tax rule is that increments of wealth on separate property during marriage, such as interest income earned by either spouse, is community property and one-half…
By: Coleman Jackson, Immigration Attorney November 28, 2015 An immigrant affidavit of support under the U.S. Immigration & Nationality Act (INA) § 1183 executed as a part of the condition for an immigrant to enter the United States is an enforceable contract. See In re Marriage of Kamali and Alizadeh, 356 S.W.3d 544, 546-47 (Tex….
By Coleman Jackson, Attorney October 29, 2015 The Hague Convention is an international treaty to which the United States of America is a signatory. See the domestic implementing legislation at 42 U.S.C. 11601, et seq. Pursuant to Article 1 of the convention, the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction delineates two…
By Coleman Jackson, Tax Attorney September 15, 2015 First of all what is the definition of a foreign corporation as far as United States taxation is concerned? A domestic corporation is a corporation or legal entity organized under the laws either of the United States or one of the states of the United States. Pursuant…
By: Coleman Jackson, Attorney August 27, 2015 Texas Government Code §2264.051 stipulates that vendors doing business with any public agency, state or local taxing jurisdiction, or economic development corporation in Texas must certify in writing that the business, or a branch, division, or department of the business, does not and will not knowingly employ an…
By Coleman Jackson, Attorney August 14, 2015 The U.S. passport can only be obtained by United States citizens or non-citizen nationals. People who apply for a U.S. passport or the renewal of a passport, other than a passport for use in diplomatic, military or other official U.S. government business, must comply with requirements when applying…
Whether you’re a small or medium-sized business owner seeking tax or business representation, or an individual seeking immigration assistance, we are ready to provide vigorous and compassionate legal support. Reach out to Coleman Jackson, P.C. today to discuss how we can help you.