When preparing your 1040 Individual Income Tax Return, you must choose the correct filing status.  There are five options: Single, Married Filing Separate, Married Filing Joint, Head of Household and Qualifying Widow or Widower.  Choosing the incorrect status can create problems with your tax return.  The video below has been prepared by a Denver tax...Read More

The McGuire Law Firm provides a free consultation with a Denver business attorney.  If you own a business or are considering forming a business, we can help you.  From business formation and structure all the way to the sale or purchase of business, and business contracts, a Denver business attorney at The McGuire Law Firm...Read More

A medical power of attorney can be a very important estate planning document.  A medical power of attorney can provide for individuals to assist you with medical issues if in fact you would need such assistance.  The video below has been prepared by a Denver estate planning attorney to provide additional information regarding a medical...Read More

As a Denver business attorney, John McGuire has assisted many businesses as start up businesses.  Multiple issues and concerns should be considered when starting a business.  The video below provides additional information regarding starting a business.  You can contact The McGuire Law Firm to speak with a Denver business attorney. Schedule a free consultation with...Read More

Estate planning attorneys will often be asked, when should I create my will?  This is an important question, because having a will can be very important.  Generally, individuals with minor children will want to have a will prepared, and many people as they age in life want their will prepared so they can designate how they...Read More

What is the importance of my S Corporation stock basis and how is my basis in the S Corporation stock calculated?  These may be two common questions for owners of small businesses or closely held corporations, and rightfully so.  In previous articles we have discussed below, as well as computing the stock basis.  This article...Read More

In previous articles we have discussed incomplete gifts and the power to revoke, and how such matters could impact making a gift in terms of estate planning and estate tax.  The article below will continue to discuss related matters, but focus more on conditional gifts, gifting to a minor and a mistake of fact.  Please...Read More

Previous articles and information posted by The McGuire Law Firm have discussed issues related to a step up in basis and carryover basis depending upon whether the property was gifted during a donor’s lifetime or acquired at death via inheritance.  Given the marital deduction, Congress was concerned that certain individuals may take advantage of the...Read More

Typically the sale of a corporation through an asset sale will result in two levels of tax when dealing with a C Corporation.  There is likely to be taxable gain to the corporation, and a taxable distribution to the shareholders of the corporation.  Hence, the term “double taxation” that has been used to describe the...Read More

In prior articles we have discussed the basis in property that is received through a survivorship right.  The article below continues to discuss this issue, but brings an additional variable or issue into the discussion.  This issue being: How does depreciation impact the basis of property that is received by a survivor, or in other...Read More