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CTA Reporting Requirements Reinstated With March 21 Deadline for Most Reporting Companies

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As a result of a decision by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in Smith v. U.S. Department of the Treasury on Tuesday, February 18, beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements under...more

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Corporate Transparency Act Update: Reporting Obligations Reinstated

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On February 18, 2025, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in Smith v. US Department of the Treasury, No. 6:24-cv-336-JDK, entered an order staying (pausing) the nationwide preliminary injunction against...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

The Status of the Corporate Transparency Act – It’s Not Clear

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Few would argue that the federal government does not have a legitimate interest in preventing, detecting, and punishing tax fraud, money laundering, and other financial crimes. Likewise, I imagine few would disagree with the...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

The Corporate Transparency Act is unconstitutional - For some, and for now

On March 1, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama found that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is unconstitutional because it exceeds Congress’ legislative power. The 53-page opinion...more

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Alabama Federal District Court Declares CTA Unconstitutional: Here's What You Need to Know

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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which became effective on January 1, 2024, was enacted to combat the use of shell companies by those seeking to evade anti-money laundering laws and economic sanctions. ...more

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Federal District Court Finds Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional

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The National Small Business Association (NSBA) and a small business owner (also a member of the NSBA) filed a lawsuit on Nov. 15, 2022, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama challenging the...more

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New York LLC Transparency Act

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On December 21, 2024, amendments to the New York Limited Liability Company Law will take effect requiring domestic New York LLCs and foreign LLCs qualified to do business in New York to disclose information concerning their...more

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The Corporate Transparency Act: Updates, Requirements, and Enforcement for Small Businesses

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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has been a hot topic for small business owners since its inception. As we approach its effective date on January 1, 2024, it’s crucial to understand CTA’s implications for small...more

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Small Business Owners: New Federal Reporting Requirements Start January 1

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Beginning January 1, 2024, most small businesses in the United States will have to report information about the people who own and control the business to the federal government. This new reporting rule was established by...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Guía FinCEN BOI Para Pequeñas Empresas

El 18 de septiembre del 2023, se publicó la Guía FinCEN BOI para Pequeñas Empresas para asistir a la comunidad de pequeñas empresas a cumplir con la Regla de Presentación de Reportes de información sobre beneficiarios reales...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

FinCEN BOI Small Business Guide

On September 18, 2023, the FinCEN BOI Small Business Guide was released to assist the small business community in complying with the beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting rule that starts January 1, 2024. The...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

The Corporate Transparency Act: A Primer for “Small” Businesses

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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which aims to curb illicit financial activities like money laundering and other fraudulent activities, will go into effect on January 1, 2024. Consequentially, many types of businesses,...more

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

What Trustees Need to Know About the Corporate Transparency Act – Sooner Rather Than Later

January 1, 2024 is quickly approaching and it will be a milestone for small businesses and their owners. Why? Because it is the effective date of the Corporate Transparency Act (the “Act”) – historic legislation that requires...more

Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

Estate Planning Update: Preparing for the Corporate Transparency Act

Effective January 1, 2024, a sweeping anti-financial crimes law – the Corporate Transparency Act – will affect every small business. If you own an interest in a small business, even a single-member LLC, you may be subject to...more

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Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Delay FinCEN’s Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements

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On August 1, a bipartisan bill was introduced to modify the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The Protect Small Businesses and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act (H.R. 5119) was introduced in the U.S. House of...more

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Small Business Interest Group Challenges CTA’s Constitutionality

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In our last post discussing the new regulations issued under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), we suggested that “time will tell whether industry groups will launch lawsuits challenging the Final Rule.” That time has...more

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