The United States Senate recently voted to approve the Marketplace Fairness Act, a proposed federal law that would allow states to compel online and catalog retailers (called “remote sellers”) to collect sales tax on purchases made by people in the state....
Month: May 2013
Do you have to pay use tax in California?
Anyone who follows the trends and topics in tax law, as we do here, has probably heard a great deal about online sales tax in recent months. With the growth of major online retailers like Amazon, some small businesses have a hard time staying competitive. This is...
Media magnate Redstone faces decades-old gift tax challenge
California's entertainment industry is no stranger to Sumner Redstone, who owns majority stakes in multiple TV production companies. Although Redstone recently made headlines, it's not for anything related to his involvement in the entertainment industry. In fact, the...
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Even a fortune can disappear without sound estate planning
Some figures baffle.Like the speed of light. Like the age and size of the universe. And like estimates pegging the personal fortunes of America's richest families.Consider this imagery relevant to the storied Vanderbilt family for a moment: a pile of money equaling...
Broad, measured thinking out of the box promotes sound estate planning
"You own this." Those words might sound frightening to a would-be California estate planner, but they are actually meant to promote a feeling of empowerment rather than intimidation. It is no secret that legions of...
Remarrying couples unquestionably need to focus on estate planning
Many remarrying California individuals fail to timely consider and update existing estate plans to reflect new realities.Don't be one of them. Many remarrying California individuals fail to timely consider and update existing estate plans to reflect new...
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