Comiter Singer is pleased to announce that Partners Andrew R. Comiter and Brad Gould have again been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Tax Lawyers Guide, which recognizes outstanding tax attorneys from around the world. Lawdragon’s annual guide highlights lawyers who advise clients on sophisticated tax matters, including…
There have been two recent developments regarding the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). On January 23, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the government’s motion to stay the nationwide injunction issued in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. et al. v. Garland, No. 4:24-cv-478 (E.D. Tex. Dec. 5, 2024) pending its appeal…
Two recent developments have occurred with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). **Hurricane Milton Relief** The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has granted extensions to certain filing deadlines for victims of Hurricane Milton. For eligible victims of Hurricane Helene, beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports (initial or updated) due on or between…
The recent decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in Connelly v. United States, U.S., No. 23-146, 6/6/24, has thrown an enormous monkey wrench into traditional buy-sell planning for closely held businesses. The Court held that the proceeds of life insurance on a deceased shareholder must be included in determining the…
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a new law that requires certain businesses to report their beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). A beneficial owner is someone who owns at least 25% of the business or has substantial control over it, such as a Manager, President, CEO,…