On January 1, 2021 Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) which will require most U.S. small corporations and limited liability companies to disclose to the federal government … [Read more...]

A power of attorney form is one of the most commonly used legal documents. It allows an individual (known as the “Principal”) to appoint an agent to act on his or her behalf with regard to financial … [Read more...]

As COVID-19 vaccinations become increasingly available to residents of Connecticut, Governor Ned Lamont recently announced that he will be ordering the relaxation of a number of COVID-19 protocols.  … [Read more...]

Now that President Joe Biden has taken office and the Democrats have narrowly taken control of both Houses of Congress, it is likely that there will be changes to our tax laws.  We will focus on gift … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]