By: Elizabeth E. Patterson Major tax law changes have come to Kansas. In May of this year, Governor Sam Brownback signed into law tax provisions that reduced income tax rates, increased the standard deduction, eliminated many income tax credits and exempted nonwage income from pass-through entities. The taxation of C Corporations and wages will …
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The Biggest Little Law Firm® Examines the ‘Fiscal Cliff’
By: Paul Himmelstein If you are unable to tune out the blaring cacophony of 24-hour news stations screaming for your attention, then you have certainly heard about the impending 'Fiscal Cliff'. Without fully understanding all of the complexities, the name itself conjures up images of Wily E. Coyote and Thelma and Louise and you know it …
The Biggest Little Law Firm® Applauds Mike Joyce, Johnson County’s New Probate Judge
We are pleased to announce that our longtime partner, Mike Joyce is now the Honorable, Judge Michael P. Joyce. Mike was appointed by Governor Brownback on October 17th to fill the position of Probate Judge for Johnson County, Kansas. We will certainly miss his judicial bearing, litigation skills and good humor around the office but we wish him the …
The Biggest Little Law Firm® Asks “Offshore Accounts and Investments: Safe Haven or Headaches?”
There has been much discussion in today's political climate about the federal government's deficit and increasing debt. Included in any discussion on this topic are two elements - increasing taxes on the wealthy and repatriating and taxing foreign investments and/or offshore accounts. While it is up to Congress to increase taxes on the wealthy, the …
The Biggest Little Law Firm® Encourages Everyone to Vote
The right of Americans to vote is set forth in the Constitution and its 27 Amendments, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, profession, socio-economic status, etc. Millions of Americans eligible to vote will not participate in the upcoming Presidential election for a variety of reasons. Some will lack transportation to and …
The Biggest Little Law Firm® Asks “Our Agreement Says What?”
Among the last things a small business owner wants to hear from an attorney is that he or she needs to pay to have their corporate or estate planning documents reviewed and updated. Putting them in place years ago cost money and required an effort to get done the first time. Nevertheless, updated documents are one of the keys to smooth operation …
