“OA” Drainage Assessments

“OA” Drainage Assessments

What Does an “OA” Drainage Assessment on my Property Tax Pay For? The “OA” designation on your real estate property tax bill stands for “other assessment” and includes assessments for drainage.  Many of my tax bills include those and I pay drainage assessments...
Information is Power in Negotiation

Information is Power in Negotiation

Information is Power Gathering information is my first step as an attorney.  This is especially true in the context of any negotiation.  I had the privilege of enjoying an in-person program by Martin E. Letz, negotiator-guru, and his first golden rule was...
S Corp is Not Necessarily a Corporation

S Corp is Not Necessarily a Corporation

An “S-Corp” Is Not Necessarily a “Corporation” “I need a corporation formed so I can be an S corporation and get a tax advantage.” No, not necessarily. An “S” is a designation by the IRS for a specific tax treatment. It is not a legal entity in itself. A corporation...