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Risks in Avoiding State Tax Obligations

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When a business has been hit with substantial tax liability, it can often be tempting to pack things up and abandon the business. Often, taxpayers consider the possibility of opening a new business in its place, as a means...more

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Michigan Issues Updated Guidance on Successor Liability

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The Michigan Department of Treasury recently issued updated guidance addressing successor liability in response to Mertz v. Dep’t of Treasury [Dkt. No. 365480 (June 13, 2024)], a recent case before the Michigan Court of...more

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Successor Liability for Unpaid Taxes

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Generally, the purchaser of assets does not assume the liabilities of the seller.  Successor liability, however, is an exception to the general rule. Under the successor-liability doctrine, the IRS may seek to recover unpaid...more

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What Can the State of Texas Do to Collect State Taxes?

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So, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (“Comptroller”) says you owe state tax. If the deficiency determination hasn’t yet become final, you still may be able to challenge the underlying tax liability (for more on that,...more

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Watch out for Fraud in Family-Business Purchase Agreements

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In business purchase agreements, including agreements between family members, the seller often retains pre-sale liabilities, such as tax liabilities, while the buyer assumes post-closing liabilities related to the business’...more

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