Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts Moves Forward in House and Senate

By Julia Thomas | November 20, 2017

On November 16, 2017, the House of Representative passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on a party-line vote (227-205), with several GOP representatives from California, New Jersey, and New York voting against the bill in part because it would reduce the deduction for state and local taxes. Later that same day, the Senate Finance…

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Solar Tax Incentives Article Featured in Tax Section Bulletin

By Julia Thomas | November 15, 2017

Michael Minton, Mark Holcomb, and Dana Apfelbaum co-authored an article published in the Fall 2017 edition of the Tax Section Bulletin, a publication of The Florida Bar. “Florida’s Current Climate is Ripe for Solar Tax Incentives” discusses certain Federal, state and local tax incentives that benefit Florida’s business owners and residents who choose to implement…

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Senate Releases Chairman’s Mark to Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

By Julia Thomas | November 10, 2017

On November 9, 2017, the Joint Committee on Taxation released the Description of the Chairman’s Mark of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Chairman’s Mark”) that is scheduled for markup by the Senate Finance Committee on November 13, 2017. The Chairman’s Mark shows that the Senate’s concepts for tax legislation contain significant differences from the…

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Solar Farm Leasing Article Published in Farm Credit LEADER

By Julia Thomas | November 10, 2017

Attorneys Michael D. Minton, Anna H. Long, Christopher R. D’Amico, and Dennis G. Corrick authored an article that is featured in the Fall issue of Farm Credit LEADER. The article, “Preserving Your Power: 10 Tips for Negotiating a Solar Farm Lease,” offers valuable advice on what things to consider when drafting the right terms and…

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Hurricane Relief, Solar Energy, Cybersecurity and Tax Reform Among Notable Topics at Ag Conference

By Julia Thomas | November 8, 2017

The 7th Annual Florida Agriculture Financial Management Conference (FAFMC) was held at the B Resort & Spa in Lake Buena Vista on November 2-3. More than 90 people (mostly Florida growers and farmers) were in attendance to learn about key issues ranging from hurricane recovery, tax strategies and cybersecurity, to cash flow, operational efficiency and reduced labor costs….

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Brad Gould Elected to Treasure Coast Hospice Board

By Julia Thomas | November 8, 2017

Fort Pierce, FL — Brad Gould, a shareholder at the law firm of Dean, Mead, Minton & Zwemer has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors for Treasure Coast Hospice. The organization offers patients and their families a comprehensive, compassionate approach to palliative care, hospice services and grief support, while also building communities…

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Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida Launches New Foundation

By Julia Thomas | November 7, 2017

Orlando, Fla. – The Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida (HBACF) announced today that the organization has created The Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida Foundation to support local law school students by providing them with financial and professional support to help them achieve their educational and professional goals. The Foundation is a collaborative effort…

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