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The rules governing taxation can be very trying and complicated, but I bring a very thorough and detail-oriented approach to sorting through them. I’m tenacious about digging, analyzing and finding an answer to just about any question, no matter how difficult and obscure it may be. I also understand the importance of my clients’ bottom line and place a premium on working efficiently.
With decades-long expertise in the tax planning arena, award-winning attorney Jay Kennedy handles issues that arise from the structuring of mergers and acquisitions, exempt organization qualification and planning, estate planning and individual income tax planning. Jay also has extensive experience with federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit projects through his work with a leading Michigan affordable housing charitable organization.
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- “Federal Taxation of the Marihuana Industry,” Medical Marihuana – Legal Answers to Your Tough Questions webinar, December 4, 2017
- “Distributions of S-Corporations,” Tax Professionals & the IRS: Successfully Working Together Conference, Livonia, MI, June 21, 2017
- “Federal Taxation of the Marihuana Industry,” Medical Marihuana – Legal Answers to Your Tough Questions webinar, December 4, 2017
- “Distributions of S-Corporations,” Tax Professionals & the IRS: Successfully Working Together Conference, Livonia, MI, June 21, 2017
- Year-End Tax Planning OpportunitiesLegacy Matters
- Software Supplier Alert: Beware of Ford’s New Terms & ConditionsAhead of the Curve Auto Supplier
- Beware of Economic Nexus for State Income, Franchise and Similar Taxes Due to Wayfair CaseAhead of the Curve Auto Supplier
- Philanthropic Planning Opportunities for 2020 Year EndLegacy Matters
- Estate and Tax Planning Ideas for a COVID-19 Economy – Part 2Legacy Matters
- Implications of Supreme Court Wayfair Decision for Automotive SuppliersAhead of the Curve Auto Supplier
- Very Last Minute Tax Planning Using Generous Expensing Limits for Machinery and Equipment Placed in Service in 2016Ahead of the Curve Auto Supplier
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- Ten Warner Attorneys Rated 2016 Top Lawyers by DBusiness
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- Year-End Tax Planning Opportunities
- Software Supplier Alert: Beware of Ford’s New Terms & Conditions
- Beware of Economic Nexus for State Income, Franchise and Similar Taxes Due to Wayfair Case
- Business Tax Provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
- Philanthropic Planning Opportunities for 2020 Year End
- Year-End Estate and Tax Planning for an Election Year
- Treasury Issues Guidance on President‘s Executive Order on Deferring Payroll Tax Obligations due to COVID-19
- Payroll Tax Obligations Deferred in Light of COVID-19
- Michigan Department of Treasury Confirms Personal Protective and Safety Equipment Used in Industrial Processing is Exempt from Sales and Use Tax
- IRS Grants Relief for Qualified Opportunity Funds and Investors Affected by Ongoing 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic
- Reminder – Michigan Department of Treasury Delayed Q2 Estimated Tax Payments Until July 15, 2020
- Estate and Tax Planning Ideas for a COVID-19 Economy – Part 2
- Michigan Department of Treasury Waives Penalties and Interest on Monthly Sales, Use and Withholding Tax Returns Previously Due on May 20, 2020
- New Charitable Contribution Opportunities Under the CARES Act
- IRS Provides Coronavirus Relief to Parties in IRC Sec. 1031 “Like-Kind Exchange” Transactions
- Michigan Dept. of Treasury Delays Filing Deadline and Waives Penalties and Interest on April’s Sales, Use and Withholding Tax Returns
- Federal Tax Update: COVID-19 Delay for Payment and Filing
- Federal Tax Update: COVID-19 Delay for Payment and Filing
- Michigan Tax Update: COVID-19 Delay for Payment and Filing
- Federal Tax Update: COVID-19 Delay for Payment and Filing
- MI Department of Treasury Waives Penalty and Interest for Monthly Sales, Use and Withholding Tax Returns Due March 20, 2020
- IRS Notice Clarifies Treatment of Customer Business Meals
- Implications of Supreme Court Wayfair Decision for Automotive Suppliers
- U.S. Supreme Court’s Wayfair Decision Overturns “Physical Presence” Nexus Requirement for Collection of Sales Tax
- It’s Time to Review Your Estate Plan
- How Everyone Can Benefit From Tax Reform
- So, What’s Included in Donald Trump’s Tax Proposals?
- Very Last Minute Tax Planning Using Generous Expensing Limits for Machinery and Equipment Placed in Service in 2016
- Two Tax Acts You Need to Know About
- Estate, Tax Strategies for an Election Year, DBusiness, 12/29/2020
- “Choice of Entity in a Dynamic Tax Environment,” Michigan Bar Journal, December 2009
- “Clinton Proposal Targets ESOP Owned S Corporations,” Michigan Tax Lawyer, Second Quarter 1999
- Estate, Tax Strategies for an Election Year, DBusiness, 12/29/2020
- “Choice of Entity in a Dynamic Tax Environment,” Michigan Bar Journal, December 2009
- “Clinton Proposal Targets ESOP Owned S Corporations,” Michigan Tax Lawyer, Second Quarter 1999
- “1997 Tax Act Offers Limited Estate Tax Relief for Small Business Owners,” Michigan Tax Lawyer, Fourth Quarter 1997
- “New Business Purpose Guidelines for Section 355 Rulings,” Michigan Tax Lawyer, First Quarter 1997
- Estate and Tax Planning Ideas for a COVID-19 Economy – Part 2