When forming a partnership the partners will make initial capital contributions and may make additional contributions depending upon the operations of the partnership and partnership agreement.  Common capital contributions may include cash, property (vehicles, equipment, computers etc.) and sometimes services. The video below has been prepared by a tax attorney and business attorney at The...Read More

If you are under audit by the IRS, have received a notice of deficiency or the IRS is attempting to collect past due taxes, you can receive representation.  The video below has been prepared by a tax attorney at The McGuire Law Firm to provide information regarding who can represent you before the Internal Revenue...Read More

A taxpayer has the right to a collection due process hearing with the Internal Revenue Service Appeals Office under certain circumstances.  This hearing can be very beneficial to a taxpayer in terms of preventing enforcement action such as a bank levy or wage garnishment and by a means to establish or propose an agreement with...Read More

What are my rights as a taxpayer?  What appeal rights do I have regarding IRS actions or decisions?  These are common questions a taxpayer may have when a tax liability is owed to the IRS and the taxpayer is in the collection process with the IRS.  The information below has been provided for general information...Read More

Can I deduct my meals as a business expense?  Can I deduct this flight as a business expense?  Can I deduct the cost of my clothes or uniform as a business expense? As a tax attorney, these are common questions I am asked, and rightfully so as everyone wants to take advantage of all potential...Read More

Individuals holding property for rent. Rental properties can make good investment options as they diversify an individual’s overall portfolio, the mortgage can often be satisfied by the rental payments as equity grows in the property, and with the allowable deductions, including depreciation, a loss may exist that allows the individual to lower their total income...Read More

What is the effect of an individual’s residency and the application of estate taxes? This may be an issue that does not apply to you or your clients because you or your client is a citizen of the United States and thus the law is relatively clear that tax on the individual’s estate is subject...Read More

Many individuals do not understand passive activities & passive losses and the Internal Revenue Code Sections and Treasury Regulations that provide the tax law surrounding passive activities.  Further, you may not be aware that losses from passive activities may be disallowed or “suspended” so to speak.  John McGuire, is a tax attorney at The McGuire...Read More

If you take mileage as a deduction on your income tax return, the IRS audit tip below may help you.  Many individuals will claim mileage as a non-reimbursed employee expense on Form 2106, or if self-employed, on a Schedule C, or the deduction may even be stated on another business income tax return.  Most individuals...Read More

If you are involved in a lawsuit and are anticipating compensation for damages, this is a question you may be asking yourself and it is important to understand the tax implications related to your settlement.  The article below has been prepared by John McGuire, a tax attorney and business attorney at The McGuire Law Firm...Read More