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Due to the situation created by the coronavirus, Varnum’s tax team has been fielding questions from clients,…
Closure of Michigan Schools Due to Coronavirus Concerns Creates Host of Legal Issues
March 13, 2020
On March 12, 2020, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and State Superintendent Michael Rice announced that…
What is an Affidavit of Parentage for unmarried parents in Michigan? What is an Affidavit…
The concept of an accredited investor has existed in various forms under federal securities laws…
Two New Executive Orders Strengthen Michigan’s Position Atop the Mobility Sector
February 26, 2020
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two executive orders on February 25, 2020 which strengthen Michigan’s position…
Coronavirus: Workplace Considerations Related to Global Supply Shortages and Employee Travel
February 25, 2020
The coronavirus has significantly impacted supply chains across the globe, and while companies experiencing production limitations…
QOZ Final Rules Part III: Additional Clarity for QOF and QOZ Business Qualifications
February 24, 2020
In this third installment of our series, we will discuss the new details provided to…
Issues Warning for Non-Filers Over $100,000 Income With the 2019 income tax return filing deadline…
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (Rev.…
As Benjamin Franklin once wrote, “in this world nothing can be said to be certain,…
QOZ Final Rules Part II: Foreign Investors and Longer Permitted Startup Periods
January 28, 2020
In this second installment of our series on the Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) final regulations, we focus…
Don’t Fall Prey to Unscrupulous Preparers, Ghost Preparers and Tax Relief Firms
January 23, 2020
With the filing season for 2019 tax returns up and running, it is easy to…
The Michigan Court of Appeals recently said no. In Wenners v Chisholm, the plaintiffs owned property on…
On December 20, 2019 the SECURE (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) Act was enacted…
December 2019 Tax Act Provides Relief To Tax-Exempt Organizations: Repeals Church Parking Tax
January 9, 2020
On December 20, 2019 the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2019 (2019…
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) went into effect on January 1, 2020. The CCPA…
Qualified Opportunity Zones, a tax incentive created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, offer…
As we reach the end of 2019 and prepare to flip the calendar to 2020,…
DOL Final Rule Changing Salary Threshold for Exempt White-Collar Employees to Take Effect January 1, 2020
December 20, 2019
On September 24, 2019 the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule changing…