Last night, President Obama announced a compromise with Republicans to extend the Bush tax cuts to all Americans for another two years. What this means for a typical American family is not having to face an approximately $3,000 increase in their tax bill next year. For businesses, this includes an extension of the research and […]
I hear that Congress is considering extending the tax cuts enacted in 2001 and 2003 (the “Bush Tax Cuts”) which expire at the end of this year. What is the current status of extending the tax cuts and what does it mean to me?
Late Monday, December 6, 2010, the Obama Administration and Congressional Republicans reached an agreement on a framework (the “Agreement”) for legislation to extend the expiring Bush Tax Cuts. Although all details have not yet been finalized, the basic provisions of the Agreement are: The income tax cuts (including the 15% capital gains and dividend tax […]
Q&A with Earl Stewart, Owner and General Manager of Earl Stewart Toyota and Scion
In terms of our management philosophy, it’s absurdly simple and probably mirrors every other car dealer’s philosophy. The only difference is we walk the talk when it comes to executing our strategy of taking really good care of our customers.
Banks are Slower to Recover Because of Real Estate Dependence
A recent article by Wayne Tompkins in the Daily Business Review states that ‘South Florida’s dependence on real estate is keeping both its banks and its economy bogged down even as the banking industry nationwide is showing measurable signs of recovery.’
Banks are Slower to Recover Because of Real Estate Dependence
A recent article by Wayne Tompkins in the Daily Business Review states that ‘South Florida’s dependence on real estate is keeping both its banks and its economy bogged down even as the banking industry nationwide is showing measurable signs of recovery.’
Gunster Celebrates 85 Years!
A great time was had by all as Gunster ushered in its 85th year of service to Florida’s businesses. The stellar event was held at the historic Moore Building in the Design District area of downtown Miami on Thursday, Nov 18. Braving the rain, hundreds of colleagues, friends and clients came to celebrate. Stay tuned […]
Understanding the Different Types of Florida “Homestead” Exemptions
Given the current income and estate tax environment in other states, relocations to Florida are increasing significantly these days thanks to its tax-friendly reputation. Many view Florida as a “debtor-friendly” state, but it’s not as easy as it seems as the devil can be in the details!
Protecting Florida’s endangered species should be a concern for proprietors of Florida’s agriculture businesses. Are there federal income tax incentives available for these business owners who modify their land to protect endangered plants and species?
Owners of Florida’s leading agricultural businesses, including orange and grapefruit orchards, plant nurseries, vegetable farms, cow pastures, sugar plantations, chicken and egg farms, peanut fields, and cotton fields are eligible for the Section 175 deduction. Section 175 of the Internal Revenue Code allows Florida agribusiness owners to currently deduct, rather than capitalize, certain costs incurred […]
Q&A with Mark Nosacka, CEO of Good Samaritan Medical Center
One of our primary business strategies focuses on answering the question, “At 3 a.m., what do the people in our community need from Good Samaritan?” Because you never know when a medical crisis will hit, people needed to know they can trust their community ER to provide state-of-the-art care, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Gunster Expands Tallahassee Office and Establishes Government Affairs Practice
This week Gunster announced the expansion of our Tallahassee office with the addition of four attorneys and a government affairs consultant who, together with Bill Hyde and John Lockwood, will establish the Government Affairs group. Joining the Tallahassee office in Gunster’s newest practice area are Lila A. Jaber; J. Larry Williams; Matthew Feil; Beth Keating; […]
