Estate and Succession Planning
Dean Mead’s Estate and Succession Planning Department is one of the largest and most respected groups of estate planning attorneys in Florida. We are frequently…
Dean Mead’s Estate and Succession Planning Department is one of the largest and most respected groups of estate planning attorneys in Florida. We are frequently…
Dean Mead’s Tax Department handles tax planning issues for businesses and individuals. The attorneys in our department have extensive experience in a full range of…
Fort Pierce, Fla. – Brad Gould – a shareholder at the law firm of Dean, Mead, Minton & Zwemer – was a speaker at the University of Florida Accounting Conference presented by the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) on October 6, 2017 in Gainesville, Florida. His topic was titled, Estate and Trust Accountings….
Read MoreAn S corporation that was previously a C corporation is subject to the built-in gains tax under Section 1374 if appreciated assets held by the corporation (measured from the beginning of the S corporation’s first taxable year) are disposed of during the “recognition period.” The built-in gains tax is imposed at the corporate, rather than…
Read MoreThe Central and Northeastern Florida Chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation held their Seventh Annual Crystal Ball Corporate Cocktail on October 13. Dean Mead was one of the many businesses to sponsor the event that was held at Holy Trinity Reception Center in Maitland. The event was filled with live entertainment, a silent auction…
Read MoreDean Mead’s Real Estate attorney, Kristilee M. Chihos’ Swearing In Ceremony took place on October 3, 2017. Chief Judge Frederick Lauten performed the ceremony at the Orange County Courthouse. There were several Dean Mead attorneys in attendance to congratulate Chihos on this achievement. Chihos is a graduate of Emory University School of Law in Atlanta,…
Read MoreSection 267(a)(2) contains a matching rule which requires that deductions resulting from items of expense and interest may not be taken in an earlier taxable year from the one in which the payee includes such item is gross income if the payor and payee are “related persons” within the meaning of Section 267(b). Accordingly, whether…
Read MoreOn September 4, 2017, Governor Scott issued Executive Order No. 17-235 declaring a State of Emergency due to Hurricane Irma. The emergency declaration is for 60 days and will expire on November 3, 2017. Florida Statute 252.363 allows for the extension of the termination dates of certain land development approvals for the duration of any…
Read MoreDean Mead sponsored a hole at the 17th Annual Smart City Gold Classic benefiting the Children’s Home Society of Florida. The tournament was held on September 15, hosted by Smart City Telecom. Founded in 1902, the Children’s Home Society is a non-profit organization that works to provide abused and neglected children with nurturing homes. They…
Read MoreOrlando, Fla. – In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma’s $2.5 billion in damage to Florida’s agriculture industry, state leaders are aiming their attention at financial aid for growers. It’s just one of the key issues that will be addressed at the 7th Annual Florida Agriculture Financial Management Conference (FAFMC) on November 2 – 3, 2017…
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