You’ve probably already made plenty of resolutions for the New Year, but here are a few more focusing on important tax, estate, and wealth preservation matters as you navigate into the New Year. Tax and wealth planning is not a “fire and forget” process. Routine and periodic review and adjustment…

We are pleased to report that Phillips Golden LLP has been recognized and listed in The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” (Tax – Tier I).*  Steve Phillips, the Senior Partner of the firm is Board Certified – Tax Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS)…

We are pleased to report that Steve Phillips, the Senior Partner of Phillips Golden LLP has been recognized in the 25th edition of the Best Lawyers in America®.* His recognition relates to his high caliber of work in the practice area of Tax Law. Steve has been recognized by and…

Leander, Texas – October 11, 2018 Steve Phillips addressed the Leander Chamber of Commerce – Microgroup Kickoff meeting on Thursday, October 11. He provided a short summary of key small business tax reform provisions that have been in effect for the 2018 tax year. These provisions were enacted in the…

The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 eliminated entertainment deductions as a business expense (box seats at the football game, theatre, etc.).  There was some (warranted) fear that this elimination extended to the much-revered regular business meal where a taxpayer hosted a client or prospect. Finally, and just recently,…

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 reduced the maximum corporate income tax rate to 21% for regular “C” corporations.  The marginal maximum tax rate for individuals was lowered, but not quite so drastically, to 37%.  Many believe that the lower corporate tax rate would influence taxpayers to convert…

Cedar Park, Texas – September 12, 2018 On Wednesday, September 12, Steve Phillips presented a program to the Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting.  His presentation focused on the federal tax reform law enacted in 2017 which has been in effect throughout 2018. The 150+ members were treated to…

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