IRS RECOGNIZES ALL SAME SEX MARRIAGES

By Julia Thomas | August 29, 2013

Today, the United States Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued a very significant and consequential ruling, Revenue Ruling 2013-17, addressing tax issues arising from the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision of U.S. v. Windsor, 133 S. Ct. 2675, issued on June 26, 2013. For federal tax purposes, the IRS will now recognize all same-sex…

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Dean Mead Expands Litigation Department with Addition of Tim Sobczak

By Julia Thomas | August 29, 2013

Orlando, Fla. – Dean, Mead, Egerton, Bloodworth, Capouano & Bozarth, P.A. announced that Tim Sobczak recently joined the firm’s Orlando office as an Associate in the litigation department. His practice involves a variety of general commercial litigation matters, such as contract and business disputes, real estate litigation, trusts and estates litigation and construction litigation. Sobczak…

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Michael Minton Profiled in Article on Assisting Agricultural Families & Their Businesses With Tax and Water Laws

By Julia Thomas | August 28, 2013

Michael Minton, Shareholder, was profiled in an article entitled, “Michael Minton: Lawyer Helps Agricultural Families, Businesses with Tax Law, Water Law”.  It appeared in the August 26, 2013 edition of the Treasure Coast Progress and Innovation publication. The article follows Mr. Minton’s career path.  It discusses why he joined Dean Mead, as well as opening an office in Fort Pierce, serving as president…

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Jane Callahan Authors Article on More Charitable Organizations Using Single-Member LLCs

By Julia Thomas | August 28, 2013

Jane Callahan, Shareholder, authored an article entitled, “More Charitable Organizations Using Single-Member LLCs”.  It was featured in the GuideStar Blog on August 23, 2013.  The article mentions that many section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations are utilizing single-member limited liability companies (SMLLCs) in their structures due to recent IRS guidance.  It also highlights the pros and cons of an exempt company considering a SMLLC…

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New TAM May Curtail Ability of Community Development Districts to Issue Tax-Exempt Bonds

By Julia Thomas | August 9, 2013

Please note:  This Tax Tip column will be published in the September–October 2013 issue of The Journal of Passthrough Entities, a publication of Wolters Kluwer Tax and Accounting. Introduction: On May 9, 2013, a Technical Advice Memorandum1 (the “TAM”) was issued with respect to a community development district (“CDD”) in Florida. Although the CDD and the developer that was…

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Florida Agricultural Financial Management Conference on October 21-22, 2013 in Orlando

By Julia Thomas | August 9, 2013

New partnership with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is designed to elevate educational programming, technology and networking benefits for attendees. Orlando, Fla. – The executive committee of the annual Florida Agriculture Financial Management Conference has officially announced the dates for this year’s conference on October 21 – 22, 2013 at the Omni…

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