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How the Estate Tax is Calculated
Will My Beneficiaries Have to Pay the Estate Tax? The estate tax, more ominously known as the death tax, is a federal tax that is due when a deceased person’s estate exceeds a certain monetary threshold. The federal estate tax is brutal, since an estate that is subject to the estate tax will owe roughly 40% to the federal government. However, most estates are thankfully not subject to the estate…
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5 Steps to Correct or Amend a Florida Death Certificate
Errors on Florida death certificates frequently happen. Thankfully, there’s a way to fix these Florida death certificate errors through the Florida Department of…
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Deducting Travel, Entertainment, Meals, and Gifts as a Business Expense
The key to maximizing your tax savings is knowing the best ways to deduct business operating expenses to produce the very lowest taxable…
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Tax Deductions: The Costs of Going Into Business
What tax deductions can you take for the money you spend before opening the doors to your new venture? These costs are commonly…
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What Is A Deductible Business Expense?
Small business owners and self-employed people are always looking for ways to maximize their tax savings. The key to legally cutting your business…
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Tax Law for Small Business Owners
Take it from one small business owner to another: Operating a business without the right tax knowledge is like skydiving without a parachute—certain…
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How to Apply for an Estate EIN or TIN Online in 9 Steps
An EIN—also known as an employer identification number—is often used to identify an estate when there is an active probate. The EIN is…
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Offer in compromise: How to Get the IRS to Accept Your Offer
Would you like to wipe your tax slate clean at an enormous discount? The IRS has accepted less than 1% of a tax…
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Why Everyone Needs an Estate Plan
As an estate planning attorney, I see all the benefits a properly organized estate can offer on a daily basis. The benefits of…
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What is a Florida Lady Bird Deed?
A common question we get is what in the world is a Florida lady bird deed? A lady bird deed—also known as an…
