Worker Classification Tax Article by Longman & Van Grack Attorney Published in The Practical Tax Lawyer
Recently, The Practical Tax Lawyer published its Fall 2018 Edition which included an article titled “Worker Classification Best Practices and Remedies for Error: Options for Professional Practices” co-authored Longman & Van Grack attorney Robb Longman. The tax-related article specifically addresses IRS and Department of Labor determinations for worker classifications. There exists…
Robb Longman Speaks about Tax Code Section 199A
Robb Longman Speaks about Tax Code Section 199A. Today, Longman & Van Grack Tax Attorney Robb Longman will be presenting at a panel at the American Bar Association (ABA)’s Section of Taxation’s 2018 Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia related to Section 199A of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Robb…
Canoe & Kayak Magazine seeks Potomac River Closure Lawsuit Understanding from Adam Van Grack
Last year, the U.S. Coast Guard issued an Interim Rule which allowed the Coast Guard to close a popular section of the Potomac River at will. Longman & Van Grack attorney Adam Van Grack was interviewed by multiple news sources (including the Washington Post, New York Times, and Washingtonian) related to this Interim…
Breach of Contract in Maryland
Breach of contract is the legal cause of action in Maryland in which one party sues a contracting party for that contracting party’s failure to perform obligations under an established contract. In Maryland, almost all breach of contract disputes will be litigated in the Maryland District Court or Maryland Circuit Court. A contract…
IRS Issues Proposed Regulations on New Tax Code Section 199A
Internal Revenue Code Section 199A is a particular tax code section which was enacted on December 22, 2017 that allows for a twenty percent (20%) deduction of a tax payer's income from domestic businesses that are taxed as a sole proprietorship S-Corporation or partnership. On April 8, 2018, the IRS…
Construction Disputes in Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia
Home building, residential construction, and commercial construction can all lead to serious legal disputes in Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia. Much like the intricate and complex specifications of a blueprint, constriction often breeds unforeseen disagreements, contract disputes, construction litigation, and other legal problems arising from commercial and residential construction. Further,…
Warning! Sales Tax on the Internet: South Dakota v. Wayfair
The United States Supreme Court recently ruled in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. that states have the right to apply sales tax to online sellers who sell items on the internet that are shipped into their respective states. This is a major change to the sales tax law for states,…
Robb Longman to Speak about Worker Classification and the IRS at the ABA Tax Section Meeting
Today, Longman & Van Grack Tax Attorney Robb Longman will be presenting at a panel addressing worker classification at the American Bar Association (ABA)’s Section of Taxation's 2018 Meeting in Washington, DC. Specifically, Robb will be a Panelist on a program titled “Worker Classification – the States, IRS and Department…
IRS Tax Deadline to File 2017 Tax Returns is April 17, 2018.
IRS Tax Deadline to File 2017 Tax Returns is April 17, 2018. Most years, the federal and states deadline for taxpayers to file their prior year’s income tax return is April 15th. However, for the 2017 Tax Year, the deadline for taxpayers will be Tuesday, April 17, 2018. When April…
Theodore Kiviat Named Partner at Longman & Van Grack
The law firm of Longman & Van Grack is proud to announce that litigation attorney Theodore Kiviat has been named Partner and Member of the firm. While Mr. Kiviat began his legal career in California and at multiple large commercial Maryland law firms, Mr. Kiviat has practiced commercial litigation and…
Orphans’ Court Appeal to Circuit Court in Maryland
In Maryland, the Orphans' Court is the state's probate court, and the administration of estates occur within this court. Litigants who have a legal issue determined in the Maryland Orphans’ Court can often appeal those decisions directly to the Maryland Circuit Court or the Maryland Court of Special Appeals. Each Maryland…
Robb Longman Presenting at the ABA Tax Section 2018 Meeting
Beginning today through this weekend, Longman & Van Grack Tax Attorney Robb Longman will be presenting on multiple tax law panels at the American Bar Association (ABA)’s Section of Taxation to the 2018 Midyear Meeting in San Diego, California. First, Robb will be a Panelist on a program titled “Worker Classification –…