The following article first appeared in the Legal Intelligencer's Wealth Management Supplement, featuring insight from the region's top attorneys on trusts and estate issues. By P. Kristen Bennett — Recent changes to the federal estate tax system have turned traditional estate planning on its…
The following article can also be found in the Legal Intelligencer and VISTA.Today. By John Rafferty — After the price of Bitcoin hit $10,000 on November 28th and Bitcoin futures launched on December 10th, you might have asked yourself why…
By Carl W. Heckert -- The recently passed 2017 Tax Reform makes a significant potential tax increase for both the alimony payor and the recipient for post-2018 divorce or separation agreements. According to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, generally,…
By Carl W. Heckert – The following was first published by VISTA.Today, a daily business journal posting Chester County's top business stories. Gawthrop Greenwood partner Carl W. Heckert is a VISTA.Today author. The benefits of hiring independent contractors are many. Besides providing more…
By Sandra L. Knapp - UPDATE – September 14, 2017 – The Department of Homeland Security has extended the seven-day waiver described below to run through Friday, September 22, 2017, and expanded the number of states to which it applies. This includes…
The following was first published by The Maritime Executive, the largest business journal in the maritime industry, reaching 127 countries. Gawthrop Greenwood partner Sandy Knapp is a Maritime Executive author. By Sandra L. Knapp - Fast on the heels of…
The following was first published by VISTA.Today, which celebrates Chester County's quality of place and economic health. Gawthrop Greenwood partner Stephen R. McDonnell is a VISTA.Today author: Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. It’s a credo that has sustained business…
By Sandra L. Knapp - At the end of July 2017, the U.S. Coast Guard issued two letter rulings that are of interest to the U.S. Jones Act trade industry. The first one, issued on July 25th, confirms the U.S…
The following was first published by The Maritime Executive, the largest business journal in the maritime industry, reaching 127 countries. Gawthrop Greenwood partner Michael F. Merlie is a Maritime Executive author. The general public is well aware of the continuing…
The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has again established the Pennsylvania Tax Amnesty Program (the “Amnesty Program”). The period for the Amnesty Program begins on April 21, 2017 and ends on June 19, 2017 (the “Amnesty Period”). Both businesses and individuals…