This interim final rule, released on March 21, 2025, means that only foreign entities registered to do business in the United States will still need to meet the CTA’s reporting requirements. Originally enacted to increase...more
3/27/2025
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In a press release, Treasury officials confirmed they would not impose fines on U.S. citizens or domestic reporting companies, effectively pausing the reporting obligations for the time being. Under the original CTA...more
Accordingly, the new deadline to file an initial, updated, or corrected BOI report is now March 21, 2025. However, reporting companies that were previously given a reporting deadline later than the March 21, 2025, deadline...more
2/25/2025
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On December 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals granted a stay over the nationwide injunction issued by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (Sherman District), thereby reinstating the beneficial...more
12/27/2024
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On December 3, 2024, in the matter of Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, et al., the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (Sherman District) issued a preliminary injunction against the Corporate...more
12/5/2024
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Although a nonprofit corporation does not have to file an annual report, its members do have statutory inspection rights similar to those of the shareholders of a business corporation. Rarely, however, do members or the board...more
Confused by what you've read about the Corporate Transparency Act? You're not alone. Read on to learn what it is, who it applies to, what it will do, and the requirements for compliance....more
Was your community association lucky enough to come in under budget last year?
On the surface, this might appear to be a bonus, but if not handled properly, it can quickly turn into an unexpected tax burden. ...more
10/5/2023
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In an interactive discussion led by Hank Harris, Director of Consulting for Ward and Smith Business Consulting, three attorneys shared their thoughts on the current state of the economy and how business owners can prepare for...more