Sean M. Lebowitz studied in the University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2007 and Binghamton University (SUNY), B.A., summa cum laude, 2004.

A taxpayer went to law school in Spain and practiced law there for several years as an international attorney. He then moved to New York City and enrolled in an LL.M. program at NYU. He paid tuition expenses of $27,435. After obtaining his degree, he obtained a visiting attorney position in the U.S. at an international law firm, doing similar work to what he did in Spain. He then took and passed the New York State bar exam – he was eligible because of his LL.M. degree. He passed and was admitted to practice in New York and continued working at the law firm.

The issue is whether he could deduct his tuition expenses. . .

17 Nov 2018

Martin County Estate Planning Council

Charles (Chuck) Rubin spoke on the subject of Florida homestead law to the Martin County Estate Planning Council on 11/15/2018.

04 Nov 2018

Filing a Claim against Estate Grants IRS More Than 10 Years to Collect

Code §6502(a)(1) provides a 10 year collection period to the IRS, measured from the assessment date. The particular language reads: “Where the assessment of any tax imposed by this title has been made within the period of limitation properly applicable thereto, such tax may be collected by levy or by a proceeding in court, but only if the levy is made or the proceeding begun. . . (1) within 10 years after the assessment of the tax. . .”

In U.S. v. Estate of Albert Chicorel, 122 AFTR 2d 2018-XXXX (CA6 2018), the IRS sought to collect on an income tax assessment more than 10 years old. The Estate sought to bar. . .

31 Oct 2018

Johnson v. Townsend

By Jenna G. Rubin, Esq.

This is an interesting decision about the intersection of community property law and Florida probate claims. The decision centers around whether a surviving spouse who is claiming an interest in purported community property must file a timely claim against the estate. The Court held that such a claim is a claim under the Florida Probate Code and that no exceptions exist to usurp the time deadlines for filing a claim in these types of proceedings.

26 Oct 2018

New Inbound Investment Reporting Requirements for Certain Industries

Regulations have been recently issued under the recently passed Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA) to implement a pilot program that expands the jurisdiction of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and imposes filing requirements on certain transactions in the U.S. technology sector.

Parties must file a declaration with CFIUS at least 45 days. . .

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Sean M. Lebowitz studied in the University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2007 and Binghamton University (SUNY), B.A., summa cum laude, 2004.

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