by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Feb 3, 2015 | Estate Tax
New England Patriots’ cornerback Malcolm Butler is living the dream. He had arguably the biggest play in Super Bowl XLIX; an interception at the Patriots’ one yard line that essentially sealed the victory and turned the Seattle Seahawks away from scoring...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Dec 4, 2014 | Estate Tax
Now that the holidays are here, many people are wondering how to complete their shopping without blowing their budget. Others are considering how to maximize their end-of-year charitable giving so that their tax bills will be manageable come April. With tax planning...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Oct 29, 2014 | Estate Tax
The death of famed comedienne Joan Rivers was a shock to the entertainment world. Rivers had a remarkable career and had to reinvent herself more than once to stay relevant in the industry she loved. Even to the very end, Rivers had a schedule that many comedians half...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Oct 13, 2014 | Estate Tax
Its not often that the Internal Revenue Service admits making mistakes. After all, the IRS is probably used to exposing taxpayer mistakes when it comes to reporting income. But according to a recent Forbes.com article, it is being reported that the IRS made a mistake...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Sep 5, 2014 | Estate Tax
Though there can be other taxes involved in wrapping up a person’s estate, especially if income or business financial matters are a concern, it’s not likely that most individuals dealing with an estate today will be required to pay California state death...