On May 6, 2008, Sarasota County electors will cast votes in a special election featuring two referenda. The first issue involves a charter amendment that would require unanimous county commission approval for future comprehensive plan amendments affecting lands outside the so-called “urban service boundary.” The second proposal, which is not…
When Victor and Cathy Moseley announced the grand opening of their new retail store in February 1998, they could not have imagined that their decision to name their business “Victor’s Secret” would culminate in a U.S. Supreme Court decision in their favor and a subsequent act of Congress. The Moseley’s…
You may have established a revocable trust for a variety of reasons – to maximize the use of both spouse’s estate tax exemption equivalents; to facilitate the management of assets during lifetime, particularly during any period of incapacity; and to avoid the necessity of probate. Following up to actually re-title…
Have you told your employees about the Earned Income Credit (EIC)? The EIC is a refundable tax credit for certain workers. IRS Notice 1015 (Rev. December 2007) advises employers that they must notify the following workers about the EIC, “[E]ach employee who worked for you at any time during the…
Are you knowingly employing an illegal alien? The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rules provide that even if you are not knowingly employing an illegal alien, you may be found to have constructive knowledge that you are employing an illegal alien. However, the rules provide a new safe harbor procedure…