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3 Reasons Many Family Loans Turn into Grants

Have you made a loan to a child or grandchild? When making a loan, you have an expectation of getting paid back.  When a family loan turns into a grant, you’re not going to get paid back. Here are 3

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4 Reasons to Get IRS Form W-9

  1) Two Simple Questions That Taxpayers Will Need to Answer Carefully This Year Two simple questions were added to the income tax returns last year.  These were: “Did you make any payments in 2011 that would require you to

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When (and How) to Declare the Sale of Your Primary Residence

Recently a new client came to us.  The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) was looking for $262,532 in back taxes.  This was from the sale of their home two years ago. Form 1099-S Reporting Requirements Attorneys that handle real estate closings

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7 Easy Steps to Manage an Estate in Connecticut

Please review 6 Easy Steps to Open an Estate in Connecticut.  1) Post a Probate Bond   Unless the will specifically indicates a bond is not required, the executor will need to get a Probate Bond. The coverage and insurance

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6 Easy Steps to Open an Estate in Connecticut

  1) Go to Probate Court and Get Your Appointment A decedent will list their executor (or executrix) in their will.  If the decedent did not name one or did not have a will, the court will appoint someone to

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