What Public Contractors Should Know About the False Claims Act & Federal Taxes: Qui Tam?

By Coleman Jackson, Attorney & Counselor at Law & Certified Public Accountant March 03, 2022 The Latin term Qui Tam in plain English simply means a legal process by which an individual sues or prosecutes in the name of the government and shares in the proceeds of any successful litigation or settlement.  The term individual…

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Federal Government Contracting and the Subcontractor – How Does Subcontractors Avoid Legal Problems in Public Contracting?

By:  Coleman Jackson, Attorney and Certified Public Accountant February 1, 2022 The first Step in Avoiding Litigation: The subcontractor must understand the federal market place— the rules and regulations governing federal acquisition of goods and services by the U.S. federal government are codified in the Federal Acquisition Regulations.  Subcontractors who fail to understand the Federal…

INITIAL CONSULTATION WITH YOUR TRIAL ATTORNEY

Coleman Jackson, PC | Transcript of Legal Thoughts LEGAL THOUGHTS: Litigation in Texas | Posted on January 09, 2022 Episode 2: INITIAL CONSULTATION WITH YOUR TRIAL ATTORNEY Hear us out: https://anchor.fm/coleman-jackson/episodes/INITIAL-CONSULTATION-WITH-YOUR-LITIGATION-ATTORNEY-e1sr4ti Legal Thoughts is a podcast hosted by Coleman Jackson, Professional Corporation, a law firm in Dallas, Texas serving individuals, businesses, and agencies around the…

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The Deadline for Employers and Other Payors for Sending Forms W-2, 1099-NEC and 1099 MISC is Approaching Fast! Penalties for Failure to Meet the January 31, 2022 Deadline Without Reasonable Cause Are Drastic!

By:  Coleman Jackson, Attorney & Certified Public Accountant January 7, 2022  The Law:  Treasury Regulation Section 1.6041(a): The federal income tax regulations require that anyone engaged in a trade or business must report compensation paid on Form 1096, Annual Summary and Transmittal of U.S. Information Returns and Form 1099 for non-employee compensation over $ 600…

Humanitarian Visa: Asylum

By Coleman Jackson, Attorney & Counselor at Law November 29, 2021 Every year people come to the United States seeking protection because they have suffered persecution or fear that they will suffer persecution in their home country due to race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, and political opinion. There are many reasons…

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Strategies for Responding to Bid Protests in Government Contracting

By: Coleman Jackson, Attorney & CPA October 20, 2021 Suppose your company is an unsuccessful bidder for a government contract or has won an award, and an unsuccessful bidder is protesting your prize. In that case, it is essential to defend your rights vigorously. In the federal market, bid protests are an integral oversight mechanism,…

Economic Impact Payments and other Tax Benefits for those Experiencing Homelessness | Legal Thoughts

Coleman Jackson, P.C. | Transcript of Legal Thoughts Podcast Published June 28 ,2021 Legal Thoughts is an audio cast presentation by Coleman Jackson, P.C., a law firm based in Dallas, Texas serving individuals, businesses, and agencies from around the world in taxation, litigation, and immigration legal matters. This episode of Legal Thoughts is an audio cast…

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IRS Cautions Taxpayers About Fake Charities and Scammers Targeting Immigrants

By Coleman Jackson, Attorney & Counselor and CPA August 01, 2021 The IRS continues to observe criminals using a variety of scams that target honest taxpayers. In some cases, these scams will trick taxpayers into doing something illegal or that ultimately causes them financial harm. In this blog we will discuss about Fake Charities and…

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Reporting Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts | LEGAL THOUGHTS

Coleman Jackson, P.C. | Transcript of Legal Thoughts Podcast Published June 14 ,2021 LISTEN: Legal Thoughts is a podcast presentation by Coleman Jackson, P.C., a law firm based in Dallas, Texas serving individuals, businesses, and agencies from around the world in taxation, litigation and immigration legal matters. This particular episode of Legal Thoughts is a…