What Do You Know About Wills and Trusts? Test Your Estate-Planning Knowledge Question 1 of 6 About what percentage of people ages 18 and up currently don’t have a will? (Hint: It’s higher than you […]
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Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) on March 27, 2020. Section 2203 of the CARES Act provides a waiver of the required minimum distribution requirements for 401ks, 403(b)s, IRAs, […]
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As all of us small business owners grapple with the economic realities of nationwide stay-home orders and social distancing mandates, legislatures have been updating laws and developing new programs to keep the economy afloat. The […]
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A To Do List for Local Business Owners Many of our friends with businesses in Lake Travis and in Austin have had to shutter their doors for the time being—leaving many business owners concerned about […]
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Thrash, Carroll & Vanway Law Group is Going Virtual To Our Clients and Colleagues: As the situation with the COVID-19 continues to change, develop and evolve, the health and well-being of our clients and ensuring […]
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You are a new business owner and have decided to organize your business as a limited liability company (LLC). You are its sole owner and work for the company. How do you pay yourself? Are […]
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“Won’t these heavy taxes quite ruin the country?” Benjamin Franklin, The Way to Wealth (1758) What is the Point of a Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust (CRAT)? Let’s break it down. Assume you are contemplating giving […]
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If you own a small business, developing your succession plan is a critical element of business planning. However, many business owners fail to appreciate the complexities and time involved in successfully transitioning a business. Entangled […]
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Austin is a great place to start a business! In 2018, Inc. Magazine reported research that ranked Austin the number one for entrepreneurs, and a 2016 report by Austin Business Journal credited Austin as the […]
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Is it a good idea for income and estate tax purposes to deed property to a child while I am alive? Consider the following as a test case: I have one child to whom I […]
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