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Airbnb Tax Loophole: Short-Term Rental Hack
December 25, 2023 11:12 am by LawInc Staff
Generating rental income often requires navigating tricky tax obligations around property assets and profits declared. However, many investors remain unaware of a handy tax loophole letting short-term rental hosts like...
LLC Formation: Understanding the Legal Benefits for Small Businesses
December 23, 2023 07:12 am by Zach Javdan
Forming a limited liability company (LLC) brings valuable protections and tax advantages prized by entrepreneurs and small business owners nationwide. Unlike sole proprietorships exposing personal assets to company debts and...
From Brand to Bland: The Unseen Battle Against Trademark Genericide
December 14, 2023 12:12 pm by Zach Javdan
Understanding the Phenomenon of Genericide When does a trademark stop being a trademark? The curious phenomenon known as “genericide” showcases the occasionally fleeting nature of trademark protection. Genericide occurs when a...
New California Laws 2024: New Year, New Rules
December 11, 2023 10:12 am by LawInc Staff
California recently enacted a series of laws taking effect in 2024 that promise to broadly shape conditions across the state. Ranging from business regulations to personal liberties, the legislation crosses...
Launching a Startup in California: A Legal Roadmap
December 09, 2023 02:12 pm by LawInc Staff
With California being home to Silicon Valley and a hub of innovation, it attracts countless entrepreneurs looking to build disruptive startups every year. However, navigating the legal landscape can be...
Cybertruck and S Corporations: An Electric Combo for Business Taxes
December 08, 2023 02:12 pm by Zach Javdan
When it comes to electric pickups, Tesla’s long-teased Cybertruck has revved up a lot of chatter. Its recent customer deliveries and angular styling definitely turn heads. But beyond the hype...
How Your Corporation or LLC Can Send You to Prison
December 02, 2023 05:12 pm by LawInc Staff
With over 6 million corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) formed in the U.S. annually, business entity creation is ubiquitous. However, the recent Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) imposes new federal...
DIY Incorporation: 8 Critical Mistakes
November 30, 2023 02:11 pm by LawInc Staff
With over 415,000 new business formations annually in California alone, company incorporation has become virtually mainstream. However, going the DIY route also comes loaded with legal complexities that business owners...
Maneater: How Lack of Deal Structure Chewed Up Hall & Oates
November 28, 2023 01:11 pm by LawInc Staff
Music fans were stunned this week when news emerged that famed Hall & Oates singer Daryl Hall filed a restraining order against his partner of over 50 years, John Oates....
How LLC Owners Get Paid: Salaries, Distributions and Combinations
November 24, 2023 01:11 pm by LawInc Staff
As a limited liability company (LLC) owner, determining how to pay yourself appropriately involves key considerations around taxes, liability protection, and financial planning. With multiple options available, what is the...