Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Too many times over the years we have seen individual income tax returns rejected or taxpayer refunds held up by the IRS because they couldn’t match taxpayer names and social …
How to stay off the mailing list with the IRS; practical advice Read MoreOne of the more technical areas of real estate law concerns liens. The most common lien that people are familiar with is home mortgages. Mortgages give lenders the right to …
Michigan Court of Appeals: Five-Foot Tall PVC Pipes Are Physical Improvements, Giving Priority to the Drilling Company’s Construction Lien Read MoreEffective March 1, 2012 taxpayers who file a joint tax return can no longer send in a jointly signed IRS Power of Attorney Form 2848. Each taxpayer on a joint …
IRS Revises Power of Attorney Form Read MoreThe filing of frivolous lawsuits is widely considered a problem. Frivolous lawsuits cost a significant amount of money, expend scarce judicial resources, and erode the integrity of the judicial system. …
Court of Appeals Upholds Ruling Requiring Judicial Permission To File A Lawsuit Read MoreWith the rise in planned unit developments, condominiums, and newer large-scale subdivisions, deed restrictions are increasingly common. In fact, nearly 60 million people live in homes governed by deed restrictions. …
Michigan Court of Appeals Orders Family to Tear Down Home Read MoreWhen contracting with a municipality, it is critical that the non-municipal party complete its due diligence. Although the law generally provides a number of rules to help parties harmed by …
Beware of Improper Approval of Contract When Dealing With A Municipality Read MoreAs most business owners are aware, the depreciation rules for 2011 created significant benefits for businesses large and small. However, 2012 will not provide that same advantages and as a …
2011 vs. 2012 Depreciation Rules Read MoreIn a recent case, Rule v US Bank, the Michigan Court of Appeals declined to broaden the definition of “Owner” under MCL § 600.6023(1)(h). In 1999, the plaintiff, Wanda, became …
Michigan Court of Appeals Declines To Expand Definition of Owner Under Michigan Homestead Act Read MoreThe IRS has recently released this handy tool on their website www.irs.gov to help you in preparing your 2011 tax return. Due to the fact that this credit originally started …
1st Time Home Buyer Credit Look Up Tool Read MoreThis is certainly a good news, bad news message. That the cost of living for all of us, from food to commodities like gasoline, has gone through the roof over …
2012 COLA Adjustments Announced Read More