Harry W. Laughlin III (Wis)
Harry W. (Wis) Laughlin III
Wis is a 2017-23 Super Lawyer in Taxation, former IRS tax attorney and Accredited Estate Planner, AV Preeminent 5/5 on Martindale.com.
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WW Real estate, investments 2016_1
There are two deductions that taxpayers often overlook with regard to their investments: net investment interest and investment advisor fees. Both are usually found buried in the “Tax Documents” you receive covering your investments. Investment interest. Margin interest.is usually considered … Continue reading
WW Individuals 2016_1
Many important tax planning moves require action — NOW! For example, sales tax deductions, charitable deductions and employee deductions require payments, gifts and recordkeeping all year. You need to know what you are doing now. Sales tax. The IRS gives you … Continue reading
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WW Business 2016_1
Here are a few more reasons that I may be the only tax and legal professional you’ll need? See my Credentials. A recent client starting a business discovered that my diverse background lets me answer a lot of questions! I … Continue reading
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Estates (WW2016_4)
Do you have a will, trust or power of attorney? Are you completely confident that these documents will serve your family well? Are you sure that your attorney is expert in income, estate and gift taxes as well as state … Continue reading
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WW 2015_12 Individual taxes
Your Form 1040 is your final chance to avoid taxes on your income. It’s the tire that touches the road. So you better use an experienced tax preparer. Many important tax planning moves require action in the next few days … Continue reading
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WW 2015_12 Real estate, Investments
Be vigilant! As we approach the end of the year, it definitely pays to be “present” in regards to your investments. For real estate lovers, there’s an effective college tax shelter that yields more deductions and provides a free residence … Continue reading
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WealthWISe 2015_9 real estate
I can show you how to pay half as much tax on dividends and gains from selling investments? Furthermore, your tax savings will increase as your tax bracket rises. T he secret lies in making sure you have qualifed dividends and long term … Continue reading
WealthWISe 2015_09 Business
Are you paying excess taxes, because your lawyer or accountant is not a tax expert? As a tax attorney, I may be the only professional you need. As a tax attorney, I have skills that a CPA or attorney, alone, may not … Continue reading
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WealthWISe 2015_09 individual
I bet that you or your tax preparer are overlooking some “Itemized Deductions.” Don’t throw away these tax savings! Two examples are “points” paid on a home mortgage loan and job hunting costs. The rules on points are confusing, and job … Continue reading
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WealthWISe 2015_09 Estate
A recent Tennessee court decision has invalidated many wills. Watch out if your will contains an “Affidavit” and your witnesses signed only once. I have used such wills successfully many times in the Shelby County Probate Court. But no more! Call me … Continue reading
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