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06/16/2025

Big news! I'm thrilled to share that I've joined the fantastic team at Gressley, Kaplin & Parker. This move allows me to continue offering dedicated legal services in business law, estate planning, tax, and transactional matters, now with even greater support and expertise.

I'm eager to connect with anyone who needs assistance with their business ventures, securing their legacy through estate planning, navigating tax complexities, or handling other transactional legal needs. Feel free to reach out at [email protected] or message me for more information.

Bonus, the view from the new office isn't too shabby!

02/25/2025

Want to challenge your triennial property revaluation in Lucas County? There's still a month left, with Complaints due by March 31, 2025.

Complaints can even be filed online, or, for those facing larger values or complex situations, you can have an attorney prepare the Complaint and represent you at the Board of Revision hearing.

Property owners must provide evidence supporting their request for a change in value such as recent sales figures, sales contracts, or independent appraisals. Please refer to the Lucas County Board of Revision Rules of Procedure(PDF) for additional details and explanations.

02/19/2025

Love it or hate it (and everyone hates it), the BOI filing requirement for small businesses and most state-filed entities is back with the new filing deadline of March 21st.

Penalties are steep, so make sure yours is filed on time.

A FinCEN alert said it would provide an update before “any further modification” of the reporting deadline, “recognizing that reporting companies may need additional time to comply with their BOI reporting obligations once this update is provided.

01/28/2025

The BOI roller coaster continues. While the Supreme Court overturned a second injunction against the BOI on January 23, FinCEN, the agency responsible for the BOI, issued the below statement.

With two votes in favor of enforcing the BOI, it's very likely the Supreme Court will overturn the third injunction as well.

Will your small business voluntarily file? Or will you be waiting for a final decision in this matter (if we ever get one)?

(see FinCEN statement below)

01/01/2025

If you ever feel bad about putting things off until the last minute, just know you're not alone.

The IRS just released new guidance changing cryptocurrency reporting for the tax year that starts in four hours.

12/28/2024

With all of the recent changes, please find updated information on Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting below, including who has to file and when their new deadline is now.

Who Must File?
● Domestic reporting companies such as corporations, limited liability companies, and other entities created by filing documents with a secretary of state or similar office.

When to File?
● Companies created or registered before January 1, 2024: The deadline is January 13, 2025.
● Companies created or registered on or after September 4, 2024, with a filing deadline between December 3, 2024, and December 23, 2024: Extended deadline of January 13, 2025.
● Companies created or registered between December 3, 2024, and December 23, 2024: 21 days from the original deadline.
● Companies created or registered on or after January 1, 2025: Within 30 days of receiving notice of creation or registration.

If there are changes to your company or beneficial owner information, or you discover inaccuracies in your report, you must file an updated report within 30 days of the change.

Need Help? Navigating these new regulations can be complex. Contact Harden Legal today for assistance with BOI reporting and compliance.

12/23/2024

The worst case scenario with BOI reporting just happened, and, long story short, your business needs to file their report ASAP.

While a District Judge suspended the filing requirement a week ago, the Fifth Circuit Appellate Court today (12/23) issued a stay to the injunction.

That sounds confusing, but it means that any entity required to file a BOI report must file theirs before the end of the year or face large penalties.

Due to the last minute nature of this change, our office will be open everyday but Christmas this week to help any businesses that need to file their report before the deadline. Please reach out to [email protected] if you need help with yours.

12/20/2024

No contractor expenses? $500 for Rudolph's nose buffing?

We have lots of questions but want to stay off of that naughty list software, so we'll just say Merry Christmas!

(Offices closed until next Wednesday)

With the holiday season right around the corner, have you ever wondered what the tax return would look like for Santa Claus? Here at NATP, we are tax geeks at heart and we’ve long been curious. What’s his income? What is Santa’s ordinary and necessary business expenses? Let’s break down the ...

12/04/2024

Has your business already filed the Beneficial Owner Information report (BOI)?

This requirement for almost all businesses and entities went into effect at the beginning of this year, requiring existing businesses to file a report with FinCEN listing their owners and officers who have control over the entity.

Yesterday, December 3rd, a Texas District Court Judge threw this requirement into question as she ordered a nationwide injunction preventing the enforcement of this law.

With the uncertainty regarding whether this order will stand and the potential penalties if your business doesn't timely file the report, it still makes sense for most businesses to file before the deadline.

If your business has not already filed, will you be waiting to see how the court works the issue out or filing anyway to reduce uncertainty?

05/27/2024

Harden Legal joins the nation in remembering the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. We honor their service, their courage, and their dedication to protecting the ideals we hold dear.

As a nation built on law and justice, we recognize the profound debt we owe to these fallen heroes. May their memory inspire us all to continue striving for a more just and peaceful world.

03/21/2024

Are you a business owner convinced by marketing to make an ERC claim you may not have qualified for?

Tomorrow, March 22nd, is the deadline for the IRS voluntary compliance order. Applicants to this program can settle for 80% of the ERC claims and/or save on years of penalties and interest, but only if applications are filed timely.

03/01/2024

Have outstanding tax issues that need addressed? The IRS is ramping up collection action on high-earners, so the best time fix your tax situation is always now.

Need help catching up prior years or requesting penalty relief? We can help.

The agency has started sending out notices to individuals who made $400,000 or more and failed to file returns between 2017 and 2021.