RENT A COW: HOW SOME FLORIDIANS LOWER THEIR TAXES

The Atlantic Monthly recently took note of a Florida law designed to preserve farmland by offering lower property taxes to farmers. According to the investigative report, enterprising developers and other landowners allow cattle to graze on their properties...

TAX DEDUCTION QUESTION: IS IT REALLY ALIMONY?

A recent Tax Court decision serves as a reminder that couples should carefully scrutinize tax considerations in connection with a divorce. In this case, David LaPoint, a professional baseball player, entered into a postnuptial agreement (David LaPoint v. Commissioner,...

IRS ALLOWS MANUFACTURER TO DEDUCT REIMBURSEMENTS

The IRS has concluded that a manufacturer was able to deduct chargeback reimbursements it made to its wholesalers and distributors.  The IRS said the manufacturer met the “all events test” and further concluded that the recurring-item exception to the...

WITH WEDDING BELLS COME TAX DECISIONS

Wedding season is right around the corner. So, newlyweds and soon-to-be married couples need to think about their taxes – yes, really! For those who are recently married and others planning their nuptials, taxes are probably not high on your list of priorities....