A person’s medical history can be a very important part of a job applicant’s personal history. A number of job applicants at Amazon are claiming that the company has improperly required job applicants at the company to divulge their medical history before deciding on...
Experienced Representation In Business Law, Estate Planning And Tax Law
Experienced Representation In Business Law, Estate Planning And Tax Law
Experienced Representation In Business Law, Estate Planning And Tax Law
Godfrey Illinois Law Blog
Can I appeal an IRS penalty for not paying my taxes on time?
U.S. tax law is notoriously difficult to understand and to many is needlessly complicated. Nevertheless, the IRS expects taxpayers to know when and how to pay their taxes and file all tax returns on time. The IRS will penalize taxpayers who fail to timely file returns...
Two tax returns you must file as an executor
The tax man always comes calling, even after a person dies. One of an executor’s most important duties is filing tax returns. This means filing two income tax returns: an income tax return for the deceased and an income tax return for the estate. The deceased’s final...
How a pour-over will might make your estate planning easier
You’re busy in your day-to-day life. You’ve got to get to work and deal with its stressors, take your kids to school and help them with their homework, and perhaps even help care for aging parents. Getting wrapped up in all of these activities can leave you feeling...
LLCs in Illinois
A limited liability company (LLC) is the most common type of business in the United States. It’s a business structure that protects its owners from being liable if the company accumulates debts or is sued. LLCs are relatively inexpensive to set up and the...
Self-employed workers can be at risk for an IRS audit
You dutifully pay your taxes every year, but some workers can find the process more challenging than others. This is especially true for those who are self-employed and receive a 1099, rather than traditional employees who receive a W-2. If you are self-employed and...
Deadline approaches for 2022 fourth quarter tax payments
The IRS issued a reminder to those who make quarterly estimated tax payments. In order to avoid unexpected potential tax bills or penalties in 2023, the agency encouraged those who paid insufficient taxes last year to make a fourth-quarter payment by January 17....
What is a material breach?
When an attorney drafts an agreement for two or more parties to sign, both parties expect that all contracted parties will abide by the terms of the contract. If one party fails to perform according to the terms they agreed to, a breach of contract has occurred. While...
Include gifting in your estate plan this Christmas
Christmas is a time when we give gifts to our relatives, friends and other important people in our lives. We want to show our love and appreciation for them. Some of these gifts are very valuable, costing thousands of dollars. Some high-value gifts are subject to the...
Governing your estate after you die
You may not necessarily lose control or the ability to assure that your estate is being handled responsibly and in accordance with your wishes after you die. You can impose conditions as part of your estate planning and probate to assure that your conditions are being...