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Joshua Husbands Named New Leader of Holland & Knight in Portland

Holland & Knight has named Joshua Husbands executive partner of the firm's Portland office. Mr. Husbands will oversee the day-to-day management of the office while continuing to manage his practice, which focuses on private wealth services and tax counsel for private companies and their owners.

FinCEN Issues Final Rule on AML/CFT Requirements for Investment Adviser Sector

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a final rule (Final Rule) adding certain registered investment advisers (RIAs) and exempt reporting advisers (ERAs) to the definition of "financial institution" under the regulations implementing the BSA.

A Game Plan for Success: Basic Estate Planning for Student-Athletes

Following changes in state laws, NCAA regulations and other legal action, student-athletes now are able to generate income through name, image and likeness (NIL) deals based on marketing, appearance and licensing fees.

Side-by-Side Comparison of State Private Trust Company Laws Shows Key Advantages by Location

There are numerous laws and regulatory issues to take into account when considering a state in which to form a Private Trust Company (PTC), including requirements around annual reporting, residency of personnel and capital requirements.

Thirty Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Top Private Wealth Advisers by Chambers High Net Worth Guide

Thirty Holland & Knight attorneys have been named leading advisers to wealthy individuals and families in the Chambers High Net Worth 2024 guide.

IRS Proposes to Classify Basket Contracts as a Tax Avoidance Scheme

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on July 11, 2024, issued proposed regulations that would classify certain basket contract transactions as listed transactions.

Maximize Your Legacy: Take Advantage of the High Estate and Gift Tax Exemption Sunset

As part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the estate and gift tax exemption was doubled for tax years 2018-2025.

Lawrence Kern Joins Holland & Knight's Private Wealth Services Group in Chicago

CHICAGO (July 1, 2024) – Holland & Knight welcomes Lawrence "Larry" Kern as a partner in the Private Wealth Services Group in Chicago. Also joining Holland & Knight are Associates Jared Dodd and Norbert Isaacs.

Tennessee Trust Bill Takes Effect and Makes Important Changes to the State's Trust Laws

Tennessee enacted a new trust bill effective July 1, 2024, that made several key changes to Tennessee's trust laws as well as an important change to the Tennessee general partnership statute.

IRS Targets Owners of Professional Sports Franchises Regarding Tax Reporting

The IRS recently announced a new enforcement campaign that targets and investigates sports industry partnerships reporting significant tax losses.

Holland & Knight Strengthens Private Wealth Services Group with Three-Lawyer Team in Boston

Holland & Knight has strengthened its Private Wealth Services Group with a team of three attorneys in Boston.

Holland & Knight Bolsters Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Organizations Team

Holland & Knight has strengthened its Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Organizations Team with the addition of a five-person group of attorneys and nonprofit professionals.

Holland & Knight Grows International Private Wealth Practice with Addition of David Hryck

David Hryck, an internationally renowned tax, business and private wealth attorney in New York, has joined Holland & Knight as a partner.

Twenty-Five Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Top Private Wealth Advisers by Chambers High Net Worth

Twenty-five Holland & Knight attorneys have been named leading advisers to wealthy individuals and families in the Chambers High Net Worth 2023 guide.

Twenty-Five Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Top Private Wealth Advisers by Chambers High Net Worth

Twenty-five Holland & Knight attorneys have been named leading advisers to wealthy individuals and families in the Chambers High Net Worth 2023 guide.

Twenty-Five Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Top Private Wealth Advisers by Chambers High Net Worth

Twenty-five Holland & Knight attorneys have been named leading advisers to wealthy individuals and families in the Chambers High Net Worth 2023 guide.

Private Wealth Services Partner Bryan Howard Joins Holland & Knight in Nashville

Holland & Knight has strengthened its Private Wealth Services Group with the addition of Bryan Howard as a partner in Nashville.

Tennessee Removes Alternative Measure for Franchise Tax, Creates Automatic Refund Period

Gov. Bill Lee recently signed into law Public Chapter 950, which creates significant changes in how Tennessee's franchise tax is calculated.

Florida's State Sales Tax on Real Property Commercial Leases to Decrease Effective June 1, 2024

The Florida Department of Revenue released Tax Information Publication (TIP) 24A01-02 on April 8, 2024, indicating that the state sales tax rate on the "total rent charged for renting, leasing, or granting a license to use real property ... is reduced from 4.5 percent to 2.0 percent"

Not So Cryptic: IRS Increases Oversight on Cryptocurrency Income Tax Reporting Requirements

In 2025, the IRS will begin increasing its oversight of cryptocurrency transactions by requiring brokers to report investor sales and exchanges tied to such transactions.

CTA Heats Up with New FAQs, Government and Amicus Briefs and New Draft Legislation

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has generated frenetic activity in the Executive, Judicial and Legislative areas recently.

IRS Announces New Campaign to Audit Personal Use of Business Jets

The IRS announced a new campaign to audit high-net-worth taxpayers claiming business deductions for the use of private jets.

FinCEN Proposal for Nonfinanced Purchases of Residential Real Estate and Gratuitous Transfers

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) on Feb. 7, 2024, issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM).

The Corporate Transparency Act: FinCEN Clarifies the Subsidiary Rule Exemption

In response to a frequently asked question issued on Jan. 12, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) provided a much-needed clarification of the exemption titled "Subsidiary of Certain Exempt Entities" (Subsidiary Exemption).

FinCEN Issues Final Rule Implementing Access and Safeguard Provisions of the CTA

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a final rule on Dec. 21, 2023 (Access Rule), implementing the access and safeguard provisions of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which came into effect Jan. 1, 2024.

Changes to Massachusetts Estate and Income Taxes

Significant changes to the Massachusetts estate tax, capital gains tax and Massachusetts Millionaires Tax were signed into law by Gov. Maura Healey on Oct. 4, 2023.

IRS Announces Sweeping Enforcement Effort Targeting Partnerships

The IRS announced a "sweeping" and "historic" enforcement effort focused on partnerships and is establishing a special group within its Large Business and International (LB&I) Division to focus exclusively on large and complex pass-through entities.

ERC Claim Scrutiny Increases as IRS Provides Opportunities to Limit Exposure for Invalid Claims

Citing rising concern over a "flood" of improper Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims filed by businesses, many with the assistance of ERC claim promoters, the IRS announced on Sept. 14, 2023, that it is pausing the processing of new ERC claims until at least Jan. 1, 2024.

Tennessee Legislature Approves Enhancements to Uniform Trust Code

The Tennessee legislature continues to take action to maintain Tennessee's status as one of the foremost states in which to situs trusts. Recent statutory developments resulted from the practical experiences of trustees, grantors and beneficiaries in the administration of trusts.

IRS Partnership Audits: 5 Must-Dos in 30 Days

With the IRS laser-focused on enforcement, many partnerships will find themselves subject to their first IRS audits under the new procedurally complex partnership audit rules.