Tax Law Articles
Planning ahead of the return, staying compliant once the business grows, and what to do when the IRS writes to you.
Are Venmo Payments Taxable? A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses
Venmo payments for business are taxable. See the current federal 1099-K rule and how Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. thresholds differ for DMV business owners.
Do I Have to Issue a 1099 to Independent Contractors I Paid via Third-Party Vendor Services Like PayPal, Venmo, or Wave?
Paid a contractor through PayPal, Venmo, Wave, or a card? Learn when your Maryland, Virginia, or D.C. business must send a 1099-NEC and when the app files a 1099-K.
Can I Be Taxed for Gifting My Business?
Thinking of gifting your business in Maryland, Virginia, or DC? Compare 2026 gift, estate, and inheritance tax rules across the DMV and how to transfer it tax-free.
How Do I Pay Quarterly Taxes for My LLC in Maryland, D.C., or Virginia?
How do you pay quarterly taxes for an LLC in Maryland, D.C., or Virginia? Learn federal estimated tax rules, safe harbors, and how each DMV jurisdiction differs.
The Impact of Federal Withholding Tax on Small Businesses: What You Need to Know
Master federal tax withholding for your small business. Learn key strategies to streamline compliance, reduce stress, and secure financial stability.
Sole Proprietorship or LLC – What is the Best Business for Taxes?
Each entity type has different benefits and drawbacks, and there is no one “correct” choice. The best option is dependent on the business owner’s plans.
What Do Tax Attorneys Do?
Navigate tax challenges with ease: Discover how tax attorneys safeguard your interests, simplify complex laws, and offer solutions for audits and penalties.
How to Plan For and Minimize the Self-Employment Tax
Minimize self-employment tax with expert tips: Discover how to plan for taxes, reduce liabilities, and maximize benefits while being self-employed.
Maryland Business Tax FAQs
Short answers to the Maryland business tax questions owners ask most: what to file, when it is due, and which taxes a new entity has to register for.
Untangling the Remote Work Tax Dilemma: Navigating Tax Obligations for the Modern Remote Worker
Confused about remote work taxes? Our Maryland tax attorney simplifies the complex tax landscape for remote workers, offering actionable steps to avoid costly errors.
Your 2024 Guide to Resolving IRS Disputes: Navigating the Complex Journey from Audit to Appeal
Facing an IRS audit in 2024? Our Maryland tax lawyer demystifies the audit and appeal process, offering expert tips to help you navigate IRS disputes effectively.
Qualified Domestic Relations Orders FAQs
How a QDRO divides a retirement plan in a divorce: who can request one, what the plan administrator checks, and when the money can actually be paid out.
New Tax Laws 2022 | Tax Changes | IRS Inflation Announcement
Americans are facing a long list of tax changes for the 2022 tax year. Wise taxpayers will start planning for them now.
How Can the IRS Fresh Start Program Help Me?
The IRS Fresh Start Initiative is a program designed to help individual taxpayers and small businesses who are burdened by tax debt. Learn more about how it works here.
2021 IRS Tax Extension Deadline Extended - What You Need to Know
The IRS moved the 2021 individual filing deadline to May 17. Who the extension covered, what it did not postpone, and how estimated payments were affected.
Solar Tax Credits | What’s Available in 2021
The federal and Maryland incentives available for a solar PV installation, who can claim them, and how the credit interacts with business depreciation.
How Does a Maryland LLC Pay Taxes? [Updated 2024]
Unlock the secrets of Maryland LLC tax payments. Gain strategic insights to minimize liabilities and optimize your business's financial health.
Taxes for AirBnB Rental Properties
Short-term rental income is taxable and most Maryland jurisdictions add an occupancy tax. What hosts must collect, what they can deduct, and what to file.
Income Tax Planning for Musicians
Which expenses a working musician can still deduct after the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, how to document them, and when the hobby-loss rules become a problem.
[UPDATED] Can I Deduct my Business-Related Auto Expenses on my S-Corp Taxes?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changed how an S-corp shareholder deducts vehicle costs. Accountable plans, mileage versus actual, and what to document.
How to Get a Tax Benefit from Business Losses
A loss on paper can still cut your tax bill. How net operating losses carry forward, what the hobby-loss rules require, and what a new business should track.
[Updated 4/24] What is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)?
A QDRO lets a retirement plan pay a former spouse or child directly. What the order must say, who drafts it, and why the plan administrator must approve it.
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Estate Planning: Top 50 Questions Answered
Estate planning can feel overwhelming, and it does not have to. The most common questions, answered in plain English by an experienced DMV estate-planning attorney.
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