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    Texas Attorney General Drops Out Of American Airlines Merger Lawsuit post image

    Texas Attorney General Drops Out Of American Airlines Merger Lawsuit

    The U.S. Department of Justice saw its lawsuit against the American Airlines-US Airways merger weakened this week after Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced that his state was dropping out of the case. The loss of the state’s support comes as a blow to the federal agency, because American Airlines is based in Dallas-Fort Worth and […]

    Author: Joel R. Glucksman

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    IRS Increases Scrutiny of Small Businesses

    The Internal Revenue Service has initiated a large campaign to crack down on offshore tax evasion and other egregious tax law violations that could result in large recoveries of hidden tax income, penalties, and interest. However, the IRS is also increasing its focus on small business tax practices, even if the potential for recovering sizable […]

    Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

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    IRS Audits Suspended in Light of Government Shutdown

    The Internal Revenue Service is not immune to the far-reaching effects of the government shutdown, and many key services and responsibilities may be delayed or temporarily suspended. Existing tax law requires that the federal agency continue to collect payments, interest, and penalties, regardless of whether the government is functioning at full capacity. However, those individuals […]

    Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

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    Supreme Court Cases for New York and New Jersey Businesses to Watch

    This month, the U.S. Supreme Court started a new term. While the justices have generally been considered “business friendly,” the trend is not guaranteed to continue. Below are several cases we will be watching: McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission: In its first case of the term, the justices considered a constitutional challenge to the aggregate […]

    Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

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    Disclosures to the SEC Can Carry Confidentiality Risks

    With the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) more aggressive enforcement approach, companies need to be aware that, when they turn documents over to the SEC after obtaining a signed confidentiality agreement, they are not getting the SEC’s agreement to refuse to provide to third parties these confidential documents. In fact, these agreements usually provide less […]

    Author: Dan Brecher

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    Report: IRS Needs to Reevaluate Tax Gap Estimate post image

    Report: IRS Needs to Reevaluate Tax Gap Estimate

    The Internal Revenue Service needs to improve or update the strategies it uses to estimate the federal tax gap, according to a recent report conducted by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration. The TIGTA analysis argued that the IRS needs to work on the comprehensiveness, accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of the tax gap estimate, particularly as […]

    Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

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    What Does the Government Shutdown Mean for Bankruptcy Courts?

    Several high-profile bankruptcy law cases are currently being deliberated across the country, ranging from Detroit’s historic Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcy to any number of large corporate filings. In light of the Oct. 1 government shutdown however – the first since 1996 – consumers, businesses, and third parties alike are wondering how the court system will […]

    Author: Joel R. Glucksman

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    Reverse Mortgages: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

    Everyone from former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson to actor Robert Wagner is currently pitching reverse mortgages on television. From the advertisements, these financial transactions appear to be a lifesaver for cash-strapped retirees. However, homeowners should understand that reverse mortgages also carry significant risks.  In basic terms, a reverse mortgage is a special type of loan […]

    Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

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    Is Chapter 11 Bankruptcy an Option for Blackberry?

    Blackberry Ltd. has fallen on difficult times, and if its ongoing bid to find a buyer to take the company private fails, some analysts speculate that the company may be forced to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the bankruptcy law. Currently, the smartphone maker is negotiating a potential deal with Canadian insurance and investment company […]

    Author: Joel R. Glucksman

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    A 2.6 Billion Dollar Tax Bill: The Estate of Davidson and CCA 2013-033 post image

    A 2.6 Billion Dollar Tax Bill: The Estate of Davidson and CCA 2013-033

    A 2.6 billion dollar tax deficiency is likely to attract a lot of attention. The late William Davidson was a successful business man, owner of privately-held Guardian Industries, the Detroit Pistons and Tampa Bay Lightning. It appears that the decedent made substantial gifts of property but did not file gift tax returns. Some of the […]

    Author: James F. McDonough

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    Do You Know What Day It Is? The Risks and Benefits of the Animal Spokesperson post image

    Do You Know What Day It Is? The Risks and Benefits of the Animal Spokesperson

    Does Grumpy Cat have more Twitter followers than your business? If so, maybe it’s time for an animal spokesperson. Remember Tony the Tiger, the Energizer Bunny (Ok, those weren’t real animals, albeit great “spokespersons”). From GEICO gecko to the Budweiser Clydesdales, animals generally make for good advertising. Companies frequently use animals to pitch products and […]

    Author: Dan Brecher

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    IRS Relies on Rule from 1800s to Justify Tax Preparer Regulations

    The Internal Revenue Service is pulling out all the stops to support a set of proposed rules that would allow it to better regulate tax preparers, as evidenced by its use of a long-forgotten law from the 1800s to justify its argument. At an appellate court hearing challenging the IRS tax law, Justice Department representative Gilbert […]

    Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

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