Why Do I Need to Complete or Update My Estate Plan?
We have all experienced those moments where we think “I need to complete or update my estate plan.” But it may be that the last 2 ½ years have served as the strongest reminder. Do you remember the moment when you realized the world was shutting down? Somewhere towards the end of March 2020, we […]
How to Protect Yourself from Property Fraud
As attorneys, we often receive urgent phone calls that require immediate action. One recent call regarding property fraud did just that. Our client owned vacant property that he had not visited for a while. When he stopped by the house, a “for sale” sign had been placed in the yard and a lockbox hung over […]
Do You Qualify for the Employee Retention Credit?
In Congress’ ongoing attempt to help businesses recover from the pandemic’s economic impact, the 2020 Cares Act created the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). Through further legislation in 2021, Congress extended the ERC to include the third quarter of 2021 and the qualification standards were relaxed considerably. It is possible that your business could qualify for […]
2021 End of Year Tax Updates
As we continue to fight through the challenges related to COVID and life in general, it is our hope that we can reduce some of your stress as it relates to income taxes. As we all know, the tax laws are ever-changing and that has been especially true in 2020 and 2021. The following are […]
Merry Christmas from Pittman PC
Merry Christmas from Pittman PC
A Message from Paul Pittman: December 2015
TRANSITIONS. As you are all too aware, our lives are always in some state of transition. It is my hope that the changes within your business and family are all positive. For my family, our transitions are around the children growing and flourishing. Nicholas is enjoying his college experience at Notre Dame and taking advantage […]
Managing Your Tax Burden
It is that time of year when everyone is looking at New Year resolutions. We can help you keep one we hope you made – reducing your annual tax burden. DEDUCTIONS AND CREDITS In managing your tax burden, taking advantage of all the deductions and credits available to you is essential. Those deductions include real […]
Recent Changes for Residential Real Estate Transactions and Mortgage Loans
Residential real estate transactions can be complicated and overwhelming. The government through legislation is working to provide buyers and sellers with various consumer protections. Since 1974, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) has been the governing law of residential real estate transactions. Effective January 1, 2014 RESPA will no longer be governed by HUD […]
Buying or Selling a Home or a Rental Property? We can help.
Most families consider purchasing their home as the largest single investment they will make during their lifetime. For any real estate transaction, it is critical that you have a clear understanding of the associated information, and a knowledgeable team to guide you through the process. There are some very good realtors in the business, and […]
A Message from Paul Pittman: July 2015
As most of you are aware through personal conversations or my first enewsletter, this past September I took the exciting leap of opening my own practice. I am enjoying the simplicity, and focusing on my practice, my family and my health. With the assistance of my interior decorator, my lovely wife Marci, our renovations are almost […]