Something everyone aged 18 or older should have is an estate plan. You don’t have to be a millionaire to have an estate plan. If all you have is a bank account and a vehicle, your assets must go through probate if you die. All it takes is an unexpected accident or illness. A Florida […]
You want to pay as little income tax as possible – or receive the most money back if you are due to receive a refund. Filing taxes on your own takes a lot of research every year to ensure that you don’t pay more than you should. Tax deductions and credits change frequently, and if […]
Tax time for businesses is often a complicated process. If you don’t have a good tax attorney, you could end up getting audited for mistakes an accountant makes. Florida tax lawyers must stay up to date on the newest tax laws, including business deductions. Another benefit of using a Florida tax attorney is that should […]
When you make life changes, such as getting married or divorced, it affects how you do your taxes. Other life changes that affect your taxes include having a family member die, having a new baby, buying a house, and changing jobs. The changes could affect how much you get back or how much you pay […]
You might think your taxes are set in stone on December 31, but that isn’t always the case. You can do some things in January that will help reduce your tax obligation. And, you can get ready for tax season so you won’t be doing everything at the last minute. The sooner you get your […]
For every loan you take, you are given a timeframe to pay your debt. Failure to do this could see you relinquish your assets. However, there are certain steps you can take to protect your personal assets and, by extension, keep them away from your creditors. This whole process is called asset protection.
Here is a […]
If you are an independent contractor, you file taxes as a self-employed person or company. You can operate as an S-corporation, sole proprietor, or a limited liability company. However, most independent contractors are sole proprietorships.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) dictates that you must file taxes like anyone else. The way you file depends on how […]
After retiring, you still need to file taxes. However, it’s not as bad as when you were working. Florida does not have a state income tax, so you do not pay state taxes on your retirement. You do, however, pay taxes at the federal level. How long and how much depends on your additional income […]
Most probate cases involve submitting the will and assigning assets to relatives based on statutory requirements if the decedent died intestate – without a will. However, in some cases, a relative or another person might contest the will or other estate documents. When that happens, that person files a lawsuit in the probate court requesting […]
Many people, especially younger people who do not have families or many assets, believe they don’t need a will. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Even if you rent instead of own, but you have a bank account and a vehicle, you should have a will – at the very least.
If you do […]
