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When Filing a Lawsuit What Court Should I Be In?

To file a lawsuit, you have two options. You can sue on the state level or you can sue in the federal court system. How do you know where your

I Got a Summons and Complaint in the Mail. What Do I Do?

Receiving a summons and complaint in the mail may seem terrifying at first. For many people, their first instinct might be to just throw it in the trash and hope

What is a 30(b)(6) Deposition?

Under the Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(6), a party may depose – or ask questions of – public or private corporations, partnerships, associations, or other entities. To do this,

What To Do If You Haven’t Filed a Tax Return In Years

It may come as a surprise, but each year there are many, many Americans who simply do not file a tax return. Each person who does not file their tax

How to Handle a Subpoena From the SEC

Receiving a subpoena from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may seem daunting at first. If you do receive one, the first thing you should do is take a deep

Handling Taxes for a Property Overseas

Many Americans hold property overseas that may have tax implications in the United States. You might own a vacation property in the Bahamas and are looking to sell the home.

Starting a Business: What Entity Should I Choose?

When starting a business, one of the first questions you will need to answer is how you should structure your business. Should you start a company? Or is filing as

What to Do If You Receive a Letter from the Internal Revenue Service

For most people who do not work with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on a regular basis, when you receive a letter in the mail from the IRS, you may

Active and Passive Businesses and the Proposed Tax Reform Bill

Welcome back, dear reader. I acknowledge that some time has passed since I’ve checked in. When things are too quiet here on the blog, that’s just the quiet before the