EPGD Law Shining Star: Elizabeth M. Fernandez, Esq.
In case you don’t know, this month, we celebrate women. The heroines, mentors, professionals, and mothers. We celebrate the work that

What is FBAR?
The Bank Secrecy Act rules require taxpayers with financial accounts outside of the United States which total more than $10,000 in the aggregate to file an annual report – called the Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts or “FBAR” – with the IRS.
Did you know there are “Whistle Blower Awards”?
WHAT IS AN IRS TAX “WHISTLEBLOWER”? A “whistleblower” is someone who reports misconduct by an employer, co-worker, or another party. For
What is the 1031 “Like-Kind” Exchange and what has updated?
What is a 1031 “Like-Kind” Exchange Under the Prior Code? A 1031 exchange, also known as a “like-kind exchange,” allows an
The 2018 Federal Tax Filing Due Dates
Important dates to keep in mind for this tax season! Deadline Type: Partnership (Form 1065) and S-Corporations (Form 1120S) – March 15,
What Must a U.S. Citizen Do Upon Receiving a Large Cash Gift from a Foreign Non-Resident?
As a general rule, foreign gifts of money or property received by a U.S. citizen from a foreign non-resident will be
EPGD Shining Star: Dr. Michael Forman, DOM
We’d like to think that we have friends in many different careers that offer new knowledge to our readers. With that
Single-Member LLCs and the New Form 5472 Rules
A Single-Member Limited Liability Company (“SMLLC”) is a Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) which only has one owner and is not classified
Are independent contractors subject to non-compete agreements?
Are independent contractors subject to non-compete agreements? Generally, no. However, in Florida, which is considered to be the most employer friendly

How to look up your Florida company status on Sunbiz.org.
As corporate attorneys, we hear all kinds of questions regarding LLC’s, Corporations, and other types of entities. A frequent question we