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Estate Planning is About More Than Taxes
When most people hear "estate plan," they think taxes. And while tax planning can certainly be part of a comprehensive estate plan, it's far from the whole story — and for most families, it's not even the most important part. The federal estate tax exemption is currently high enough that the vast majority of Americans will never owe a dime in estate taxes. But every single one of us will die, and most of us will face a period of incapacity before we do. That's where estate pl
Brittany Besler
Jul 154 min read


Business Legal Compliance Essentials with Besler Law
Running a business comes with many responsibilities, and one of the most important is staying legally compliant. When you understand the essentials of business legal compliance, you protect your company from costly penalties and legal troubles. I want to share some practical insights on how you can keep your business on the right side of the law, especially if you are operating in Massachusetts. With the right guidance, like the support from Besler Law, you can navigate these
Brittany Besler
Jun 303 min read


The Essentials of Estate Planning Essentials
When I first started thinking about estate planning, I realized how important it is to have a clear strategy in place. Estate planning is not just for the wealthy or elderly. It’s a crucial step for anyone who wants to protect their assets, provide for loved ones, and ensure their wishes are respected. In this post, I’ll walk you through the essentials of estate planning strategies, breaking down what you need to know and how to get started. Understanding Estate Planning Esse
Brittany Besler
Jun 234 min read


Happy New Year, The Corporate Transparency Act Has Arrived!
The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) may require your business entity to file a report with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network...
Brittany Besler
Jan 1, 20243 min read


Will you get one of the 20,000 letters from the IRS denying your ERC claim?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that more than 20,000 letters would go out this week to inform Taxpayers of a disallowed...
Brittany Besler
Dec 7, 20233 min read


1099-K Third Party Reporting Delay Does Not Change The Tax Implications
The IRS announced and released today Notice 2023-74, read their announcement here, this notice provided a further transition period for...
Brittany Besler
Nov 28, 20232 min read
IRS Orders immediate stop to Employee Retention Tax Credit claim processing
Moments ago the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) placed a moratorium on the processing of new claims until at least 2024. Read the entire...
Brittany Besler
Sep 14, 20234 min read
Tax Court rules the IRS lacks the authority to impose penalities for failure to file Form 5471.
Bottom Line: The U.S. Tax Court held that the IRS did not have statutory authority to assess penalties under section 6038(b) against a...
Brittany Besler
Apr 4, 20232 min read


Taxpayer Friendly Supreme Court Ruling RE FBAR Penalties
On occasion the Supreme Court can be surprising and this ruling is no exception. In a 5-4 decision, last week the Supreme Court ruled...
Brittany Besler
Mar 8, 20233 min read


IRS Doubles Down on ERTC Warning
The IRS again issues a warning to the public about Employee Retention Tax Credit "promoters" urging ineligible entities to file for the...
Brittany Besler
Mar 7, 20231 min read


What does the future hold? Hopefully not estate taxes.
Planning for the future is never easy, but in 2020 it seems to be even more difficult than usual, although I guess that is the standard...
Brittany Besler
Nov 11, 20202 min read


I Heard Probate is BAD, Can I Avoid It With A Will?
I've heard many times that people know they WANT to avoid probate, but they don't know WHY or HOW. It can be true that probate can often...
Brittany Besler
Apr 28, 20202 min read


Virtual Notarization in MA
Govenor Baker signed S.2645 today to allow for remote notarization. This Act allows for licensed notaries to perform notarial acts...
Brittany Besler
Apr 21, 20202 min read


What does the future hold?
Anyone who tells you they have the answer to this question must be foolish, right? Well that is partially true; however, being prepared...
Brittany Besler
Apr 20, 20202 min read


MASS moves personal income tax filings to July 15
The State of Massachusetts Senate President, Karen Spilka, along with other leaders in the state have announced that they will be taking...
Brittany Besler
Mar 27, 20201 min read


IRA Conversion Opportunity (Backdoor Roth)
Does converting your traditional IRS into a Roth make *cents?
Brittany Besler
Mar 18, 20203 min read


Treasury and IRS Issue Guidance to Taxpayers during the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
IRS issues guidance to taxpayers on impact of COVID-19 for the April 15th tax deadline
Brittany Besler
Mar 18, 20201 min read


IRS Delay Tax Filing Date to July 15th, 2020.
IRS issues guidance to taxpayers on impact of COVID-19 for the April 15th tax deadline
Brittany Besler
Mar 18, 20201 min read
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