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Competition is a Healthy Thing — A Discussion on the FTC’s Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
Non-compete agreements are standard practice in several situations related to employment and business generally. Among your new hire paperwork at your job, there is a

Where’s My @#$%&* Money?! – The IRS’s Three-Year Rule Regarding Late Filed Returns, Explained
Shaun thought he had it all figured out. You see, Shaun owed over $40,000 in unpaid child support. Because his child’s mother would not give

Appeasing the Gatekeeper — Employment Discrimination & the EEOC’s Charge Requirement
“But they fired me because I’m Black! Why can’t you help me?!” This was a sad but true encounter I had recently. This person was

Jurisdiction & Divorce: How Long Must I Wait Before Filing For Divorce After Moving to Texas or Arkansas?
When a marriage breaks down, it is common for one spouse (or both) to relocate to a new area so they can start over. Whether

New Business Basics: What the Heck is an S-Corp?
In the past few months, several people have reached out to me with some variation of the same question: what is an “S-Corp?” Most of

Divorce 101: How Is Property Treated During a Divorce?
Divorce is, unfortunately, a reality of modern life. Between 2000 and 2020, there were approximately three marriages for every one divorce. No matter what your

Should I Do Business Through an LLC, Corporation, or Other Business Entity?
Every year, hundreds of thousands of businesses are formed in the United States. Every year, there is a new wave of people who must navigate

Trusts 101: What, Exactly, Is a Trust?
The term “estate planning” encompasses several different legal instruments available to a person in arranging their affairs. When speaking with our clients, I have found

Small Business Taxation — What’s A Deduction?
Let’s be frank: it costs money to make money. From the kid on his parents’ lawn selling lemonade to Amazon, offering a service or product

Divorce Basics — What Are the Two Types of Divorce
It’s common knowledge that a significant percentage of marriages end in divorce in the United States. As laws limiting the availability of divorce have been

Collections & the IRS: What should you do when you owe Uncle Sam money?
One of the most nerve-wracking experiences an American can have is discovering they owe money to the Internal Revenue Service and cannot pay what is

Independent Contractors & Employees: Is Your Workforce Misclassified?
Labor costs are one of the biggest expenses for any business.[i] One of the most important factors in determining the cost of labor is whether

Giving the Gift of Higher Taxes — Why Gifting Property Before Death Helps Uncle Sam
For those lucky enough to make it to our 70s, 80s, and beyond, gifting property is one of the greatest pleasures one can have. Everyone

Unmarried Romantic Partners & Why You Should Get Married
The institution of marriage has seen a steady decline in the past decades. Between weakening social pressure, declining religious practice, and greater societal acceptance of

End of Life Planning & the Importance of Advanced Directives
When the subject of end-of-life planning comes up, my clients generally focus on their property and how it will be disbursed after they pass away.