Mar 19, 2018 | Firm Updates, International Tax
In the previous posts we introduced the passive foreign investment company (PFIC) rules and discussed how they are treated for taxation purposes. We touched on how to determine if a fund is a PFIC and the most common type of PFIC. In this post we’ll describe the...
Mar 14, 2018 | Firm Updates, Individual Tax, Tax Tips
If you suffered damage to your home or personal property last year, you may be able to deduct these casualty losses on your 2017 federal income tax return. For 2018 through 2025, however, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act suspends this deduction except for losses due to an...
Mar 12, 2018 | Firm Updates, International Tax
In our last post we introduced the complex international tax issues of passive foreign investment companies (PFICs) and gave a brief background on the regulations. In this blog post we’ll briefly discuss the various methods of taxation and how to make certain...
Mar 7, 2018 | Firm Updates, Individual Tax, Tax Tips
Whether you’re claiming charitable deductions on your 2017 return or planning your donations for 2018, be sure you know how much you’re allowed to deduct. Your deduction depends on more than just the actual amount you donate. Type of gift One of the biggest factors...