Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Stephen J. Dunn, a specialist in tax and trust and estate law at Demorest Law Firm, PLLC, recently wrote an article entitled “Tax Resolution Scams 101”. In the article, Mr. …
Tax Resolution Scams 101 Article Read MoreThe current economic downturn has led to increased public scrutiny of lending practices. Michigan usury laws offer important protection to borrowers by capping the interest rate that lenders can charge. …
Understanding Michigan Usury Law Read More“Evergreen contract – A contract that renews itself from one term to the next in the absence of contrary notice by one of the parties” – BLACK’S LAW DICTIONARY 321 …
Beware of Evergreen Clauses Read MoreOn May 19, 2009, the Michigan Legislature passed a package of three bills designed to give homeowners facing foreclosure a ninety-day window to meet with their lender and modify the …
Michigan Legislature Passes New Foreclosure Laws Read MoreDemorest Law Firm is a member of the International Society of Primerus Law Firms, an international organization of smaller law firms. Demorest Law Firm is the exclusive member of Primerus‘ …
The Pride of a Craftsman Read MoreStephen J. Dunn, a specialist in tax and estate planning issues at Demorest Law Firm, PLLC, recently wrote an article entitled “The Troublesome Joint Tax Return”. The article was published …
The Troublesome Joint Tax Return Read MoreOur current economic tough times may require businesses to take drastic actions to cut costs, including laying off employees. Legal claims by unhappy former employees inevitably increase when the economy is bad and they cannot easily find new jobs.
Dealing with Downsizing Read MoreMany financially distressed companies accumulate large liabilities for employment taxes withheld from their employees’ wages. These taxes can be assessed personally against the company’s principals.
Troubled Companies & The Trust Fund Recovery Penalty Read MoreOn February 17, 2009, in an effort to ease the financial burden on so many Americans who have been recently laid off, President Obama signed into law the American Recovery …
The Ins & Outs of the Temporary COBRA Subsidy Read MoreSuccessful resolution of tax controversies is all about experience and instincts. When the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) conducts an examination and determines to make an assessment, it must issue to …
The Right Tax Resolution Read More