Louis Vlaho’s article, “You ‘Placed Your Trust’ in New York? You May Be Sorry You Did,” was the 10th most widely read article on the topic of estate planning on JD Supra for all of 2023.

In 2022, Vlahos had one of the most popular articles in JD Supra on the topic of tax law,

Rivkin Radler LLP is pleased to announce that 36 attorneys were named to the 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers List and 17 attorneys were named 2023 New York Metro Rising Stars. Following is a list of attorneys and the practice areas for which they were recognized.

Being named a Super Lawyer is an honor

Lou Vlahos was quoted in the Part B News article, “The taxman cometh: File wisely, secure the most from practice deductions.”

Lou points out deductions that doctors often miss, such as the home office deduction, but also cautions against claiming some that will be obvious red flags for the IRS.

“You hear from so many accountants

Tax The Rich

Last Thursday, New York State Senator Gustavo Rivera, who represents the 33rd District (basically, the northwestern quadrant of The Bronx), proposed legislation that seeks to collect more taxes from the State’s high-income and high net worth residents.

Specifically, the stated purpose of the legislation is “amend the New York tax law to

Evan H. Krinick, Managing Partner of Rivkin Radler LLP, is pleased to announce that Paul Schwabe, of New Hyde Park, NY, has joined the firm as an Associate in the Tax and Personal, Family & Business Planning Practice Groups, in the Uniondale office.

Schwabe advises clients on corporate, partnership, international, estate, gift and GST taxes,

Louis Vlahos wrote one of most widely read articles on the topic of tax on JD Supra for all of 2022.

The post, “Taxing NFTs as an Investment in ‘Art’,” was the 8th most popular on the content syndicator’s list.

Louis Vlahos was interviewed and featured in Super Lawyers Magazine article, “Taxman.”

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Rivkin Radler LLP is pleased to announce that 32 attorneys were named to the 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers List and 14 attorneys were named 2022 New York Metro Rising Stars. Following is a list of attorneys and the practice areas for which they were recognized.

Being named a Super Lawyer is an honor

The New York State Bar Association’s Trusts and Estates Law Section will hold its 2022 fall meeting September 15-17 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston. Joseph La Ferlita is the Program Chair. Participants will be eligible for 7.0 MCLE credits over the three days — 1 Ethics credit, 1 Skills credit and 5 Professional

Please join us as Louis Vlahos and Bernadette Kasnicki provide a refresher on preparing Form 990, the tax return for tax-exempt organizations. We will review:

• The 990 tells an organization’s story, including its mission and how is it accomplished
• The audience to which the story is told includes the IRS, States Attorneys General, potential