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The Law Offices of Brenton C. McWilliams
Welcome to our blog. Here, you will find articles on topics relating to estate planning, elder law and probate.
The 10 Most Commonly Litigated Tax Issues? Alabama Tax Controversy Attorney
So, you have been audited either by mail or in person, and the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) makes an adjustment to your tax filing for a particular year. You are diligent. You talk to your accountant, and you hire an attorney. You appeal the audit’s finding to IRS Appeals, but they in turn side in favor of the IRS. What next?
Non-Compete Agreements: Alabama Guide to Non-compete Agreements
What is the rule for Non-Compete Agreements in Alabama? Alabama, like most states, has a provision in its Code that allows for Non-Compete Agreements; however, it is called a “Restrictive Covenant”. A Non-Compete Agreement or “Restrictive Covenant” is an agreement that prohibits an employee from working for a competitor or opening a...
Buy-Sell Agreements: Alabama Guide to Buy-Sell Agreements
Business continuity is important, especially when there are multiple partners members running a business. A Buy-Sell Agreement is a legal remedy for establishing a clear plan of how to distribute the shares of a departed or deceased partner or member to the remaining ones.
Understanding an IRS Letter and Your Options for Responding
Any correspondence from the IRS, regardless of its nature, is a harrowing experience. Never has the IRS put good news in a letter and sent it to a taxpayer. The good news is that there is always a solution, and the first step when receiving a letter from the IRS is to take a deep breath and know that you have options. Understanding the...
What is the IRS “Fresh Start Program” that I keep hearing about?
In 2011, the IRS issued an IR-2011-20 called “IRS Announces New Effort to Help Struggling Taxpayers Get a Fresh Start”. It is important to note that nothing in the announcement actually acts to reduce your tax liability. The so-called “Fresh Start Program” was merely an effort on the IRS’s part to remove some of the red tape and make it...