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Archives for February 2019
NEW TAX LAW IMPACTS PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES IN CONNECTICUT
On May 31, 2018, Connecticut passed a law that changes how Connecticut taxes income earned by pass-through entities. The law is effective for tax years on or after January 1, 2018. It affects … [Read more...]
GDPR COMPLIANCE ISSUES FOR COMPANIES WITH EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive set of European Union (EU) data protection rules that became effective in May 2018. The GDPR applies to any company regardless of … [Read more...]
KEY CONSIDERATIONS IN EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS
The termination of an executive’s employment by his or her employer is often accompanied by the offer of a severance package for the departing executive. It is crucial for the executive to fully … [Read more...]
ESTATE AND TRUST PLANNING ISSUES FOR BENEFICIARIES WITH OPIOID ADDICTIONS
The opioid crisis in the United States presents a growing challenge for both clients and estate planners. Opioids (such as OxyContin or Vicodin) are typically prescribed to treat pain following … [Read more...]
WHY NOW IS THE RIGHT TIME TO INVEST IN OPPORTUNITY ZONES
One of the lesser-known changes found in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is the establishment of qualified opportunity zones (“QOZs”). QOZs were created to encourage private investment in … [Read more...]