Most businesses in Texas depend, to some extent, on digital tools to help them perform more effectively. From accounting systems and payroll to customer relationship management software, cloud storage, and data analytics platforms, these digital services are now essential in modern business. What a lot of business owners do not realize, however, is that many…
Written by Arba Beyene, Tax Lawyer and Partner at Ethio Alliance Advocates LLP 1. Introduction The goals of the amendment are typically outlined in the preamble of the proclamation. Therefore, the objectives mentioned in the preamble include: improving revenue collection through adjustments to the rates applied to certain incomes; expanding the tax base; creating an…
If you’re a title company operating in Texas, understanding the state’s insurance premium tax is critical to your business. But companies may not fully understand how far it reaches or who exactly is responsible. This 1.35% tax, enforced by the Texas Comptroller, applies to gross title insurance premiums on Texas properties and comes with specific rules about who must…
Owning property in Texas comes with many benefits, but also with complex legal and tax responsibilities. When that property is affected by eminent domain, those responsibilities shift, sometimes dramatically. Whether you’re facing a potential government taking or simply want to understand the implications, it’s important to know how both property ownership and eminent domain impact…
As the global economy expands, numerous U.S. taxpayers have financial interests or assets located abroad. Whether it’s a Swiss bank account, real estate in Mexico, or investments in a foreign corporation, these offshore assets can provide growth and diversification opportunities. However, they also carry substantial reporting responsibilities. Failing to report these assets accurately can lead…
9/17/2024 After suffering from an injury due to someone else’s negligence, winning a personal injury settlement can feel like a huge relief. You no longer have to worry about medical bills, lost wages, or other expenses incurred as part of your accident. However, it is important to be careful how you use your settlement…
The Worker: Employee or Independent Contractor? Why does it matter legally how workers are classified? By Coleman Jackson, Attorney, and CPA. Date: June 14, 2023. Are your workers employees or independent contractors? Why does it matter legally how workers are classified? How should you make the determination as to whether a worker is classified as…
FACTS MATTER! TAXPAYERS CAN WIN WILLFUL FAILURE TO FILE FBAR CASES IN COURT! By Coleman Jackson, Attorney, CPA March 16, 2023 Under United States law an annual reporting and disclosure responsibility is placed on any United States person with any financial interest in or signatory authority over, a bank, brokerage, stock, or any other financial…
THE U.S. SUPREME COURT OPINED THAT THE REPORT OF FOREIGN BANK AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS MAXIMUM NONWILLFUL VIOLATION PENALTY IS $10,000 PER FBAR NOT PER ACCOUNT By: Coleman Jackson, Attorney & Certified Public Accountant March 6, 2023 The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and its implementing regulations require certain individuals to file annual reports with the federal…
By: Coleman Jackson, Attorney & Certified Public Accountant January 17, 2023 General Definition of Real Estate Investment Trust: For federal tax purposes, Internal Revenue Code Section 856 defines the term real estate investment trust as any corporation, trust, or association which is managed by one or more trustees or directors where the beneficial ownership is…
By Coleman Jackson, Attorney and Certified Public Accountant October 11, 2022 As a general rule a taxpayer is allowed a deduction for all ordinary and necessary expenses paid or incurred during the taxable year in carrying on a trade or business. This basic tax rule is set forth in Internal Revenue Code Section 162. The particular…
By: Coleman Jackson, Attorney & Certified Public Accountant June 12, 2022 The residential real estate market has been hotter than a Texas Summer for more than three years now. Principal residences have been flying off the shelf for just as long throughout Texas and practically everywhere else in the United States. First time home buyers,…
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