Just a few years ago, if you were a student-athlete, you had two options: maintain eligibility or get paid. You couldn’t have both. That all changed on July 1, 2021, thanks to a landmark shift that rocked the college sports...more
7/11/2025
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College Athletes ,
Estate Planning ,
Name and Likeness ,
NCAA ,
SCOTUS ,
Sherman Act ,
Sports ,
Student Athletes ,
Tax Deductions ,
Tax Liability ,
Tax Planning
Spinning the Globe: When the Music Stops, the IRS Listens -
Imagine standing on stage in Ibiza, Tokyo, or Miami, spinning beats to millions while pulling in seven figures per gig. That’s the reality for Dutch DJs Tiësto...more
Let’s be real—when you hear someone landed a $700 million deal, your first thought probably isn’t taxes. But Shohei Ohtani’s record-breaking contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers has become ground zero in a growing tax policy...more
From Reality TV to Real-Life Tax Fraud: Peter Thomas’ $2.5 Million Scandal -
Peter Thomas, best known for his appearances on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, was sentenced on December 19, 2024, to 18 months in federal prison...more
The Massey Family’s $10M Settlement: A Win, But What’s Next?
Sonya Massey’s tragic death was yet another painful reminder of the deep racial injustices that persist in America. On July 6, 2024, Sonya, a 36-year-old Black...more
2/21/2025
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Beneficiaries ,
Civil Rights Act ,
Estate Planning ,
Estate Tax ,
Gift Tax ,
Irrevocable Trusts ,
Tax Liability ,
Tax Planning ,
Trusts ,
Wealth Management
When the King of Pop passed away in 2009, he left behind more than just a rich legacy of music and pop culture. He also left behind a colossal estate that soon became entangled in one of the most scrutinized, drawn-out...more
Even global icons like Beyoncé, among the wealthiest entertainers on the planet, are not immune to IRS scrutiny. Recently, Queen Bey found herself entangled in a dispute with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) over an alleged...more