- GuardianshipObjective: Eliminate estate taxes from both estates, avoid probate and guardianship, minimize clearance costs, and attain step-up in basis for assets owned by each spouse upon death.
- FraudFailure to report all the money you make is a main reason folks end up facing an IRS auditor. Carelessness on your tax return might get you whacked with a 20% penalty. But that’s nothing compared to the 75% civil penalty for willful tax fraud and possibly facing criminal charges of tax evasion that if convicted could land you in jail.
- MisdemeanorsThe illegal cultivation, sale, transport, and possession for sale of marijuana are reduced from felonies to misdemeanors, except in the case of repeat or violent offenders or other aggravating circumstances.
- Drug CrimesOn January 18, 2023 the U.S. Virgin Islands legislation to legalize cannabis for adult, medicinal and sacramental use (Virgin Islands Cannabis Use Act “Act 8680”) was signed into law by Governor Albert Bryan Jr. The governor of the Caribbean island territory also issued a proclamation that allows persons convicted of simple possession of marijuana to apply for a pardon through the Virgin Islands Department of Justice.
- Money LaunderingThe Bank Secrecy Act of 1970 (“BSA”) requires financial institutions in the United States to assist U.S. government agencies to detect and prevent money laundering. Specifically, the act requires financial institutions to keep records of cash purchases of negotiable instruments, and file reports of cash purchases of these negotiable instruments of more than $10,000 (daily aggregate amount), and to report suspicious activity that might signify money laundering, tax evasion, or other criminal activities. The BSA requires any business receiving one or more related cash payments totaling more than $10,000 to file IRS Form 8300, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000 Received in a Trade or Business.
- ProstitutionWriting: There is an infamous case which always gives people a chuckle, and that is the man who decided to write about prostitution.
- Business TransactionsBusiness transactions, including what is the best type of entity to conduct business and contract review and preparation. We can assist with the range of complex issues associated with business startups, succession planning and resolving shareholder disputes.
- Limited Liability CompaniesWhen forming a legal entity, it’s best that it be created separate from the holdings of its owners to ensure limited liability. Historically, the choice has been for owners to form a corporation. Today, however, there may be better choices: C-corporations, S-corporations, Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies (LLC’s).
- Real Estate TransactionsAnd now that like–exchange treatment is prohibited on non-real estate transactions that occur after 2017, now is the ideal time to be proactive and come forward with voluntary disclosure to lock in your deferred gains through 2017, eliminate your risk for criminal prosecution, and minimize your civil penalties. Don’t delay because once the IRS has targeted you for investigation – even if it is a routine random audit – it will be too late voluntarily come forward. Let the bitcoin tax attorneys at the Law Offices Of Jeffrey B. Kahn, P.C. located in Orange County (Irvine), San Francisco Bay Area (including San Jose and Walnut Creek) and offices elsewhere in California get you qualified into a voluntary disclosure program to avoid criminal prosecution, seek abatement of penalties, and minimize your tax liability. Additionally, if you are involved in cannabis, check out what a cannabis tax attorney can do for you.
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- Estate PlanningFor answers to your questions about estate planning or for estate tax help, contact the Law Offices of Jeffrey B. Kahn, P.C. For a prompt evaluation of your situation, we encourage you to complete our
- WillsDeclaration stating the disposition of your property to be performed after your death and nominating the person to act as the personal representative.
- TrustsDeclaration created by a grantor for the benefit of designated beneficiaries which appoints a trustee to manage the trust assets and income for the economic benefit of all the beneficiaries. Such a trust may be revocable or irrevocable. Sometimes a revocable trust is called a “Living Trust.” By creating a trust, one can generally avoid the probate process and the statutory fees charged by by probate attorneys. California Probate Code §10810 sets the maximum on the fees, which vary according to the size of the estate. A California will, however, is often subject to probate.
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