TAX CONTROVERSY: PART I – OVERVIEW
The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the process, which is referred to as “tax controversy,” so you will have an idea of what to expect and can make wise, cost-effective decisions about how to proceed.
Tax Controversy: Part II—Audit
If you have managed to land on the IRS’ (or Department of Revenue’s) radar, and the agent is conducting an examination of your return, you are undoubtedly considering your options. This article is intended to give you an idea of what to expect and some of the key considerations along the way.
Labor Law: Unpaid Training
There is a presumption that time spent by employees attending Training should be paid in order to comply with the FLSA. However, the presumption can be overcome if the four relevant factors above are met.
Labor Law: Unpaid Interns in Florida
There are a lot of good things to be said about doing business in the US. Many Americans don’t realize how much easier things are here, as compared to some other parts of the world. There are a few notable exceptions, however, and using unpaid interns may be one.
TAX CONTROVERSY–PART III: TAX COURT
When we say «tax controversy,» most people think of audits, which is not wrong. However, the process can go beyond just an examination of your return.
Harrington Recognized by Thompson Reuter as Expert in Foreclosure Law
Litigation & Mitigation, by Jeff Harrington, published by Thompson Reuter
WORK VISAS: EXTRAORDINARY PROFESSIONALS (EB-1A)
One of the primary advantages of the so-called “EB-1A” is that you do not have to be sponsored by an employer. You can “self-petition.” You also do not have to go through the labor certification process. And, of course, the other great thing is that this visa gives you permanent residence.
FAMILY-BASED VISA: Immediate Relatives (I-130)
This articles focuses on visas for immediate relatives.
IMIGRAÇÃO: Investidores do Tratado E-2
A classificação como não imigrante E-2 permite que um cidadão de um país com o qual os Estados Unidos mantenham tratado (vide anexo) viva e trabalhe nos Estados Unidos quando investir uma «quantia substancial» de capital em um negócio nos Estados Unidos. Determinados funcionários de uma empresa qualificada também podem ser elegíveis para um visto E-2.
BUSINESS LAW: Contracts, Disputes, Labor & Collections
It is no exaggeration to say the art of drafting, interpreting, and enforcing contracts is the foundation of all business law.