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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Category Archives: Individual Tax
Individual Taxes WW 2016_7
First, the bad news. The IRS is hiring 600-700 new personnel to increase the number of audits and tax enforcement. The Tax Court has held that using Turbotax is no defense against large IRS penalties when you make large errors … Continue reading
Tax Wisardry in Divorces
Wis has spoken to lawyers, CPA’s and others on Divorce Tax Wisardry. The tax law is filled with opportunities and traps for couples who are divorcing. Saving taxes may be the only area that couples will agree upon since they can … Continue reading
Listen and grow richer…
Business, tax and estate laws are complex. Knowledge is essential Ask Wis to speak to your group. Wis is a tax and estate expert and a professionally trained speaker. He can entertains while enlightening. Wis is your mentor. He says: “You cannot know … Continue reading
Are You Overtaxed? Do Something!
Sick and tired of such high taxes? Can’t get answers to tax questions? Want to take control of your taxes? Then get professional tax help! The author, Wis Laughlin is a former IRS tax attorney with over 35 years experience. If … Continue reading
Posted in Individual Tax
Tagged income taxes, personal tax, tax, tax planning, tax returns, taxes, year end planning
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Should you use Wis for Tax Return Preparation?
As a tax attorney, am I too expensive for you? Not if your tax return contains any of the following. In that case, you will save far more taxes than I cost you: Schedule A — itemized deductions: tax, mortgage … Continue reading
Posted in Individual Tax
Tagged avoiding taxes, business taxes, filing taxes, tax return, taxes
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Our Individual IncomeTax
Do you remember the thrill, when a great teacher helped you understand a difficult subject and you felt like you were in control? Experience that thrill again with your taxes and put some cash in your pocket! This article can only … Continue reading
Your Investments
Both individuals and businesses have investments, ranging from investment securities to business furniture, equipment and real estate. The tax rules for these investments are many and complex. I help my clients maximize their wealth by taking advantage of all the … Continue reading
Year End Planning
Surprise! Did you write a big check to the IRS last year or get a big refund? Did your deductions not work as the result of the Alternative Minimum Tax (“AMT”)? Then you need to talk to me about professional year-end … Continue reading
Tax WISardry with Rental Properties
Real estate rental properties can be a satisfying way to build retirement income and a fine tax shelter. However, if you are a landlord or are thinking about being one, watch out for tax traps. For example: RENTAL PROPERTY TRAPS: … Continue reading
Posted in Individual Tax
Tagged depreciation, depreciation deduction, leasehold improvements, RENTAL PROPERTY
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Tax Free Exchanges
Many taxpayers do not realize that you can replace your business premises or investment property without having to pay taxes on the gain. Continue reading
Posted in Individual Tax
Tagged avoiding taxes, real estate, tax free exchanges, taxes
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