Writings by Frank L. Brunetti

Frank Brunetti has been practicing law for over thirty years in the areas of estate and wealth preservation, tax planning for business entities and complex tax matters. He is admitted to the New Jersey and New York Bars as well as the United States Tax Court.

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Gov. Paul LePage Proposes Corporate Income Tax Reform In Latest Budget

Earlier this year, Maine Gov. Paul LePage released his 2016-2017 budget proposal. This document contained several suggested reforms, including a change in the state’s corporate income tax policy. LePage has argued that currently, the state’s tax policy puts it at a disadvantage and makes it less competitive compared to not only states in New England, […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

April 1, 2015

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NC Senate Proposes Reducing Corporate Income Tax

On March 18, North Carolina lawmakers introduced an economic development plan that aims to make the state more competitive through reducing corporate income tax rates and enacting other reforms. In addition to reducing corporate income tax rates, the proposal would simplify the method used to calculate their tax liability and provide incentives for manufacturers to invest in the […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

March 25, 2015

Reducing Corporate Income Tax Rate Would Bolster Economy

Reducing corporate income tax rate would bolster growth in the world’s largest economy, and the larger tax base would make any revenue loss minimal in the long run, The Tax Foundation stated recently. The nonpartisan think tank is certainly not alone in supporting this reducing corporate income tax rate, as many experts have called for […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

March 18, 2015

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New Jersey Estate Taxes May See Reform

New Jersey estate taxes may see cuts in the upcoming year. Currently, the Garden State is 1 of 2 states that taxes both the estate of the deceased and also its heirs. As a result of this policy of double taxation, New Jersey’s tax treatment of those who pass away has generated substantial visibility, according […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

March 12, 2015

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Florida Senate Backs Corporate Income Tax Cut

A key committee in the Florida senate recently backed legislation that would allow roughly 2,000 small businesses to avoid paying the Sunshine State’s corporate income tax. The News Service of Florida reported Feb. 3 that after reviewing Gov. Rick Scott’s proposed tax cuts for the coming fiscal year – which would be worth $673 million […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

March 2, 2015

Investors Should Monitor Tax Reform Developments

Investors can benefit significantly from staying up to date on corporate tax reform developments, as existing policy may have a substantial impact on the stocks of different companies, financial expert Scott Cooley wrote in a recent Morningstar article. This point could be particularly helpful, as discussions involving corporate income tax reform have generated visibility in […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

February 23, 2015

Wall Street Reacts To Obama Tax Proposals

Shortly after Pres. Barack Obama unveiled his latest tax proposal during the recent State of the Union Address, financial services industry participants, republican lawmakers and top lobbyist on Wall Street have all voiced their criticisms of the would-be policy. The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association contended that the new tax, which would place a […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

February 5, 2015

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State Tax Reform Could See Some Big Changes In 2015

Changes are-a commin’ when it comes to 2015 and its going to be big…especially for state tax reform. This year could coincide with substantial state tax reform, as many separate jurisdictions are currently planning changes in this area, policy analyst Jared Meyer wrote in The Fiscal Times. Widespread state tax reform Lawmakers in Nebraska, Georgia […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

January 21, 2015

Microsoft is Presently Being Audited By the IRS

Microsoft is being audited by the IRS and they demand leaders testify The IRS is suing a number of former and current executives of Microsoft in a bid to force them to testify in an investigation into the company’s corporate tax practices. According to The Seattle Times, at issue is whether the company is following […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

January 14, 2015

Political Watchdog Groups Impacting Corporate Tax

With an increasing number of Americans feeling disconnected from the political process, it is heartening to hear stories in which public opinion and political watchdog groups have a marked impact on political discourse. According to Joshua Holland, a reporter for BillMoyers.com, that is precisely what is going on regarding the so-called tax extenders. The tax […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

December 16, 2014

Obama To Veto Corporate Tax Bill

President Barack Obama to veto corporate tax bill that would result in $440 billion in tax breaks. The bill, which would make 56 of the so-called “tax extenders” permanent, would primarily benefit businesses, according to Vox. Tax extenders refers to a collection of tax breaks that have been inserted into the tax code on a […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

December 2, 2014

Many companies paying CEOs more than Uncle Sam

In a report released recently, the Institute for Policy Studies found that seven of the largest 30 companies by revenue in the U.S. paid their chief executives more than they did in corporate tax last year. According to the report, Boeing, Ford, Chevron, Citigroup, Verizon, J.P. Morgan and GM all paid more to their CEOs […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

November 26, 2014

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