The U.S. Treasury has hinted that it may again offer an amnesty program for taxpayers hiding undeclared money in offshore accounts. Just before Christmas, IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman commented about the success of 2009’s amnesty. He suggested that people with undeclared foreign accounts would get a second chance to come forward. Will another amnesty be … Read more
HISTORICALLY, Americans have never had a great affection for being taxed. The great author and political commentator Mark Twain, once stated that the difference between a tax collector and a taxidermist is that a taxidermist only takes your skin. Thus, it usually sparks great interest whenever the Internal Revenue Service may appear willing to allow … Read more
With the increased interest in asset protection strategies, it has led to some confusion on what they are and how you can use them to protect your wealth. There are many different strategies available to protect your assets and it is in your best interest to understand the different asset protection devices and how they … Read more
It is no secret that the United States is the most litigious society in the world. That said, it is important to acknowledge that many of these lawsuits are a necessary component of our legal system, and possibly the only means to right many of the wrongs that occur in our society. However, the other … Read more
A 1031 exchange is a method of selling a property. There is more to it than simply selling a property for another property that is equal in value. The properties both have to be qualified for the 1031 exchange, and it must be done in a certain time period. This is not seen as a … Read more