Law Office of Beverly Winstead, LLC.

Law Office of Beverly Winstead, LLC. Resolving Tax Matters, Tax Planning and Business Advising We understand that reaching out for an attorney can be a daunting step to take.

At the Law Office of Beverly Winstead, we offer clients the legal counsel they need to resolve their legal matters. We work with clients throughout the Washington, DC metro area to find favorable resolutions to their concerns. We will work hard to ensure you are put at ease and informed of all matters that are involved in your legal situtation. Contact me today to learn how our legal representation can be of benefit to you.

A family business becomes a lasting legacy when the next generation is prepared to lead, not simply expected to inherit....
08/29/2026

A family business becomes a lasting legacy when the next generation is prepared to lead, not simply expected to inherit.

During National Black Business Month, Black-owned family businesses can strengthen continuity by:

• Introducing future leaders to operations and finances early
• Defining roles, responsibilities, and decision-making authority
• Documenting ownership and succession plans
• Keeping business and personal finances properly separated
• Coordinating the succession plan with estate planning
• Reviewing potential tax consequences before transferring ownership

Ownership transfers through a sale, gift, or inheritance can create different legal and tax considerations, so planning should begin well before the founder steps away. Business interests may also form part of the owner’s taxable estate.

Preparing the next generation is not only about passing down a company. It is about transferring knowledge, responsibility, and a clear plan for protecting what the family has built.

Contact the Law Offices of Beverly Winstead for guidance tailored to your business and family.

We’re pleased to introduce Belén, our Case Management Coordinator.An Argentine lawyer with experience in financial regul...
08/28/2026

We’re pleased to introduce Belén, our Case Management Coordinator.

An Argentine lawyer with experience in financial regulation, corporate law, compliance, and legal operations, Belén brings both legal knowledge and a strong sense of organization to our team.

Before joining the firm, she served as Legal Counsel at HSBC Bank Argentina and worked in private practice advising clients on financial regulatory and compliance matters.

At the Law Offices of Beverly Winstead, Belén helps keep client matters moving forward through thoughtful case coordination, document management, workflow support, client communication, and deadline tracking.

Working remotely from New Zealand, she also brings a valuable international perspective to the firm—along with the attention to detail, responsiveness, and professionalism that help create a seamless experience for our clients.

We’re excited to have Belén as part of the team and look forward to the impact she will continue to make.

This Women’s Equality Day, we celebrate Black women who are building businesses, creating opportunities, and shaping leg...
08/26/2026

This Women’s Equality Day, we celebrate Black women who are building businesses, creating opportunities, and shaping legacies for generations to come.

Their leadership strengthens families, communities, and industries, but lasting success also requires the right legal, tax, and estate-planning foundation.

From choosing the right business structure to protecting assets and preparing for succession, thoughtful planning can help turn today’s achievements into tomorrow’s legacy.

Here’s to the women breaking barriers, building with purpose, and creating paths for those who follow.

An LLC can provide a formal structure for ownership and operations, but it is not automatically the right choice for eve...
08/23/2026

An LLC can provide a formal structure for ownership and operations, but it is not automatically the right choice for every business. Forming an LLC also does not determine how the business will be taxed federally. Depending on its ownership and elections, an LLC may be treated as part of its owner’s return, a partnership, or a corporation.

Before forming an entity, consider your income, risks, ownership plans, administrative responsibilities, and long-term goals.

Your business may have started on the side, but it still deserves a serious plan.

Contact the Law Offices of Beverly Winstead for guidance based on your business and circumstances.

A successful business can create income. A well-planned business can create a legacy.During National Black Business Mont...
08/18/2026

A successful business can create income. A well-planned business can create a legacy.

During National Black Business Month, our latest article explores how Black-owned businesses can build, protect, and transfer generational wealth through thoughtful business, tax, succession, and estate planning.

From choosing the right structure to preparing future leaders and planning for ownership transitions, the decisions made today can shape what the business provides for generations to come.

Read the full article to learn how to protect what you are building, and prepare it for what comes next.

https://www.lawofficesofbeverlywinstead.com/blog/2026/08/how-black-owned-businesses-can-build-protect-and-transfer-generational-wealth/

Taxes aren’t funny, but trusting serious tax problems to the wrong person is a joke you cannot afford.On National Tell a...
08/16/2026

Taxes aren’t funny, but trusting serious tax problems to the wrong person is a joke you cannot afford.

On National Tell a Joke Day, here is one thing we take seriously: IRS notices, tax debt, audits, and collection action deserve informed legal guidance, not guesswork.

The earlier you address a tax issue, the more time you may have to understand your options and develop a strategy based on the facts.

When the stakes are high, experience matters.

Contact the Law Offices of Beverly Winstead to discuss your situation.

Financial freedom is rarely built through one big decision. It grows from consistent, informed planning.Tax planning is ...
08/14/2026

Financial freedom is rarely built through one big decision. It grows from consistent, informed planning.

Tax planning is not about shortcuts or guaranteed savings. It is about understanding the potential consequences of a decision before it is made, and reducing preventable surprises.

Build the business. Protect the progress. Plan for the future.

Contact the Law Offices of Beverly Winstead for guidance tailored to your circumstances.

We’re excited to welcome Kyera to the team full-time in her new role as Client Success Manager and Marketing Coordinator...
08/11/2026

We’re excited to welcome Kyera to the team full-time in her new role as Client Success Manager and Marketing Coordinator!

Kyera brings energy, creativity, and a genuine commitment to helping our clients feel informed, supported, and valued at every stage. In this expanded role, she will help strengthen client relationships while supporting the firm’s marketing and community outreach efforts.

This next step reflects both her professional growth and the meaningful contributions she continues to make to our team.

Please join us in congratulating Kyera as she begins this exciting new chapter!

This Book Lovers Day, we’re spotlighting Beverly Winstead’s book, Get Out of Tax Debt Now!Written for taxpayers facing I...
08/09/2026

This Book Lovers Day, we’re spotlighting Beverly Winstead’s book, Get Out of Tax Debt Now!

Written for taxpayers facing IRS problems, the book offers practical guidance on understanding tax debt, exploring possible resolution paths, and taking informed steps instead of ignoring the problem.

Tax issues can feel overwhelming, but the right information can help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Add Get Out of Tax Debt Now! to your reading list and start learning how to approach tax debt strategically.

Scaling a business should create opportunity, not unexpected tax problems.During National Black Business Month, we’re hi...
08/07/2026

Scaling a business should create opportunity, not unexpected tax problems.

During National Black Business Month, we’re highlighting the importance of building a tax strategy that grows with your business. Before hiring, expanding, or making major investments, review:

• Whether your business structure still supports your goals
• Estimated tax and payroll obligations
• Bookkeeping and financial records
• Available deductions, credits, and retirement-plan options

Strong tax planning is not about shortcuts. It is about understanding the financial impact of growth before major decisions are made.

Ready to scale? Make sure your tax strategy is ready too.

Contact the Law Offices of Beverly Winstead for guidance tailored to your business.

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