by Longman & Van Grack, LLC | Jun 9, 2016 | Blog, Tax Controversy, Tax Planning
Last week, John Oliver, on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, purchased the medical debt of numerous individuals totaling an amount of approximately $15,000,000. John Oliver set up a company and then purchased the medical debt of $15,000,000 for approximately...
by Longman & Van Grack, LLC | Mar 10, 2016 | Blog, Business & Corporate Issues, Business Law, Tax Controversy, Tax Planning
Recently, many online travel companies are being assessed taxes from different state and local governments. Specifically, the online travel companies are being assessed a rental tax in many circumstances. Maryland House of Delegates Bill 209 (“HB 209”)...
by Robb A. Longman | Feb 27, 2016 | Blog, Tax Controversy, Tax Planning
Everyone is fearful of an audit from the Internal Revenue Commission (IRS). An IRS audit causes panic and fear in most individuals and businesses. However, the IRS has recently announced some good news for individuals regarding IRS audit rates. The IRS’s own...
by Longman & Van Grack, LLC | Feb 15, 2016 | Blog, Firm News, Tax Controversy, Tax Planning
This month, Longman & Van Grack attorney Robb Longman was selected as the Tax Law Contributing Editor of the Greater Baltimore Edition of Attorney at Law Magazine. Robb’s Feature Article this month in the magazine is titled “An Overview of Maryland...
by Longman & Van Grack, LLC | Feb 10, 2016 | Blog, Tax Controversy, Tax Planning
The IRS has reported that email phishing tax scams have increased by 400% for the upcoming filing season. Taxpayers should be aware that the IRS does not email taxpayers. In addition, taxpayers should be cautious about which tax filing software they use to file the...
by Longman & Van Grack, LLC | Feb 10, 2016 | Blog, Tax Controversy
With tax filing season in full swing, taxpayers should be aware of their responsibility for the content of their own tax returns, even if they do not prepare the tax return. A significant portion of taxpayers will hire an accountant or tax preparation service to...
