Category: Tax Planning

By Stephen J. Dunn The following tips are limited, except where noted, to cash basis taxpayers.  They suggest ways of accelerating deductions into 2013, and should not be...

By Stephen J. Dunn As an entrepreneur, the form of entity you want for your business is not a general partnership, but a corporation or a limited liability company. State...

By Stephen J. Dunn You cannot rely upon Congress to provide for the long-term solvency of the Social Security trust fund.   You need to provide for your own retirement.  Your first...

By Stephen J. Dunn This is the second of two articles on charitable giving.  The first article questioned the wisdom of leaving property to individuals, and urged instead the making...

By Stephen J. Dunn This is the first article of a two-part series on charitable giving.  This article examines the benefits of charitable giving.  The second article suggests basic due diligence...

By Stephen J. Dunn This is the third post in a three-part series on estate planning for a married couple.  The first post concerned ethical issues in estate planning for...

This is the second post is a three-part series on estate planning for a married couple.  The first post concerned ethical, legal issues in estate planning for a married couple. ...

By Stephen J. Dunn A company operates a maid service that cleans residences. The company has always treated its maids as independent contractors rather than employees. The company...

By Stephen J. Dunn By now many people have received a Form 1099-C, Cancellation of Debt, concerning discharge of indebtedness income allegedly realized by them in 2011. If you...

By Stephen J. Dunn A client recently came to me after his company had undergone an excruciating IRS audit. He was represented in the audit by one of...