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Passing Assets to Non-Citizen Spouses in Tax Effective Manner
Question: My spouse is not a U.S. citizen. Can I leave assets to her upon my death without incurring estate tax?
A Case Win for SFBBG
On December 14, 2021, SFBBG’s Matthew Tyrrell scored a victory on behalf of a Chicago-area based manufacturer of high-end, custom-designed computers, servers and related services, and their owner and CEO, after an in-person bench trial in Lake County.
Understanding Cryptocurrency Tax Rules
Question: I deal in cryptocurrency through my business. Customers sometimes pay me in Bitcoin and I sometimes use Bitcoin to pay suppliers. Will these transactions be treated as if payment was made in cash?
The Status of Workplace Vaccine Mandates / Unlawful Workplace Harassment and Legal Exposure: Identifying Risk Factors (Winter 2021)
Contributors: Bill Klein, Matt Tyrrell
Ron Silbert Recognized for Serving as Editor-In-Chief for the DePaul Law Review
Firm Partner Ron Silbert recently shared his thoughts and recollections with the DePaul Law Review.
Creating a Mess by Sweeping One State’s Carefully Considered Rep Statute under Another State’s Rug
In the course of selecting noteworthy judicial decisions involving independent reps to feature in this column, some stand out as significant rep wins with legal principles worth sharing, some comprise notable losses from which lessons can be learned, and some, like the subject of this article, involve haphazard judicial rulings that can devolve into a hot mess.
Converting LLC to S Corporation: What You Need to Know
Many sales representative organizations, like other businesses, are structured as limited liability companies (LLCs). The preponderance of LLCs with more than one member are treated as partnerships for tax purposes.
Benefits of State Pass-Thru Entity Tax
Question: As the owner of a pass-thru entity, can I benefit by paying my state’s new pass- thru entity tax?
What You Should Known About Illinois’ New Non-Compete Law / Neutral Employment Reference vs. Telling It Like It Is: Both Sides of the Coin (Fall 2021)
Contributors: Norm Finkel, Phil Zisook
SFBBG Featured in JCFS Video
Disability inclusion is important to SFBBG. We proudly support JCFS Chicago and their mission to help individuals with disabilities find...