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The Continuing Saga of “BOIR/FinCEN” Reporting

With the Supreme Court’s decision to stay the “Texas Top Cop Shop December 3” injunction, the Supreme Court’s decision only related to the nationwide injunction issued in the Texas Top Cop Shop case; it did not at all relate to the nationwide injunction issued in the Smith case. As a result, as of January 24, 2025, the general advice remained that reporting companies that had not yet made filings with FinCEN to comply with the BOIR requirement of the CTA should hold off on doing so.

Loper Bright Enterprises – Supreme Court Issues Important Decision on Administrative Branch Power

In school, we learn that there are three branches of the United States government – legislative, executive, and judicial. In fact, many commentators believe that there is a fourth branch – the administrative branch. Carved out of the executive branch, the administrative branch includes cabinet and other executive departments and independent agencies.

How to Avoid FinCEN Reporting

There are two types of reporting companies – “domestic reporting companies” and “foreign reporting companies.” It is important to remember that reporting companies that were formed or registered to do business in the United States on or before December 31, 2023 are required to comply with applicable “FinCEN” reporting by January 1, 2025 and reporting companies that were formed or registered to do business in the United States during 2024 are required to comply with applicable “FinCEN” reporting within 90 calendar days after receiving notice of such formation or registration.

Moore v. United States – Wealth Taxation Is Still Possible

Relative to its decisions concerning other areas of the law, the United States Supreme Court generally does not issue many decisions concerning tax law. Thus, when the Supreme Court does issue a tax decision, it definitely is noteworthy and deserves attention.

Private Investments Wealth Accredited Investors

The Truth About Private Investments For Wealthy People

USA President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal created the Securities and Exchange commission as part of the 1933 Act. It was designed to prevent business people from raising capital from the general public. Under the guise of consumer protection, the regulation made it illegal for entrepreneurs to advertise the offering of new shares in a company. Except to wealthy insiders—called accredited investors. The regulation relied upon a four-part test called ‘Howey’ to define which offers are considered securities.

Confusing Residential Real Estate Rule Is Now Law

It officially went into effect October 3, 2015. The Dodd-Frank mandated (CFPB directed) residential real estate closing regulation (known as the “TRID Rule”). If you’re participating in a residential real estate transaction in America, then these closing rules shall apply.

It’s worth repeating. These rules (timelines!) apply to any home purchase:

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