I have not been shy about my criticism about the Iowa Department of Revenue’s (“Department”) muddy guidance on the sales taxation of “commercial recreation.” Previously, I wrote about the Department perplexingly concluding that spinning classes are subject to sales tax as “commercial recreation”, but Pilates are not. Now, the Department muddied the waters by adding
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A First Look Into Your Financial Institution’s Access to Beneficial Ownership Information
FinCEN has released an initial Small Entity Compliance Guide for Beneficial Ownership Information Access and Safeguards Requirements. Although the Guide is not very detailed at this point, here is what your small financial institution should know as of now.
On December 22, 2023, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued…
If Not Now, When? Is it Time to Consider a Refund Suit to Expedite ERC Processing by the IRS?
Unfortunately, it looks like taxpayers who filed for the Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”) — both before and after the IRS’s moratorium on processing ERC claims — may be waiting years before they receive their emergency COVID-relief payments. Luckily, taxpayers have a mechanism to expedite the process.
Official Reports of Delays in Processing ERC Claims
While there…
Attorney Jeffrey Goetz to be Honored by M&A Advisor
M&A Advisor has announced that Attorney Jeffrey Goetz and Dickinson Bradshaw will be honored at its 18th annual Distressed Investing and Turnaround Awards on March 18-19th in Palm Beach, Florida. Goetz is among a group of attorneys and health care advisors being honored for their work in the category of Restructuring of the Year ($10MM…
Blog Series: What Should Your Bank Know About the CTA?
On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act will require millions of U.S. companies to file first-time beneficial ownership information reports with the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. Over the last several weeks, Dickinson Law has covered some of the most significant reporting obligations as well as what businesses, financial institutions, and existing entities need…
Attorney Brennan B. Eddie Joins Dickinson Law
Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen P.C. is pleased to announce that Brennan Eddie has joined the firm as an Associate Attorney.
“The attorneys and staff at Dickinson have been so welcoming,” Brennan said. “I look forward to building my practice at the firm over the next several years.”
At Dickinson, Brennan’s practice is focused on…
Blog Series: What is the Penalty for Noncompliance with the Corporate Transparency Act?
On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act will require millions of U.S. companies to file first-time beneficial ownership information reports with the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. For the next several weeks, Dickinson Law will cover some of the most significant reporting obligations as well as what businesses, financial institutions, and existing entities…
Blog Series: What are the Privacy and Security Concerns under the Corporate Transparency Act?
On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act will require millions of U.S. companies to file first-time beneficial ownership information reports with the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. For the next several weeks, Dickinson Law will cover some of the most significant reporting obligations as well as what businesses, financial institutions, and existing entities…
IRS Announces Withdrawal Process for Employee Retention Credit Claims
The IRS has repeatedly warned taxpayers of aggressive marketing and scams regarding the Employee Retention Credit. On October 19, 2023, the IRS announced a withdrawal process for Employee Retention claims, which is a special initiative aimed at helping businesses concerned about an ineligible claim.
According to the IRS:
“This new withdrawal option allows certain employers…
Blog Series: Reporting Obligations
On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act will require millions of U.S. companies to file first-time beneficial ownership information reports with the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. For the next several weeks, Dickinson Law will cover some of the most significant reporting obligations as well as what businesses, financial institutions, and existing entities…