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BOI Reporting: Final Interim Rule Exempts Domestic Reporting Companies
On March 21, 2025, FinCEN released its “Final Interim Rule” that exempts all “domestic reporting companies” from Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements. A “domestic reporting company” is “a corporation, limited liability company, or other similar entity that is created by the filing of a document with a secretary of state or similar office under the law of a State or Indian Tribe.”
BOI Filing is Required Again – Deadline Extended to March 21, 2025
On February 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted FinCEN’s motion to stay its previously issued preliminary injunction on the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). As a result, Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting is back in effect with an extended due date of March 21, 2025.
Moellering recognized for volunteer impact with Foellinger Foundation
FORT WAYNE – Recently Foellinger Foundations’ board of directors recognized Michael Moellering for his board service and leadership with the nonprofit organization.
5th Circuit Court of Appeals Changing Course and Reverses Its Decision to Lift the Stay on the Corporate Transparency Act
5th Circuit Court of Appeals Changing Course and Reverses Its Decision to Lift the Stay on the Corporate Transparency Act
Firm completes first annual food drive
Burt Blee Dixon Sutton & Bloom LLP recently completed its collection of nonperishable food items and monetary donations for Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana.
Baker elected to Bar Assoc. board
It was recently announced that Jared Baker was elected to serve on the Allen County Bar Association Board of Directors.
Sutton included in ‘Best Lawyers’ 31st edition
Dennis D. Sutton of Burt, Blee, Dixon, Sutton & Bloom, LLP who has been selected for inclusion in the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law.
Baker elected president of professional association
Jared Baker was recently elected President of The Benjamin Harrison American Inns of Court for the 2024-2025 term.
Local law firm to collect items for Community Harvest
FORT WAYNE – Burt Blee Dixon Sutton & Bloom LLP is currently collecting food donations for Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana.
FTC Bans Non-Competes
On February 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) voted three to two to issue the final rule it proposed over a year ago to ban non-competes for most workers in America. Furthermore, the regulations require that companies with active non-competes inform their workers that have them that they are void.
Aged and Disabled Waiver Updated by FSSA
The Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) announced today that it must implement a waiting list for individuals seeking access to services on the Aged and Disabled (A&D) Waiver because the waiver has reached the capacity as determined in the state's waiver application, which is approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid.
Unlocking Transparency: The Corporate Transparency Act
Garrett McNamee of Burt Blee Dixon Sutton and Bloom delivered a presentation at the Northeast Indiana Paralegal Association, delving into the intricate details of the 2024 Corporate Transparency Act and its imminent ramifications on business entities.
McNamee scheduled to speak at NIPA Member Meeting
McNamee scheduled to speak at NIPA Member Meeting
2024 Adoption Update
Tax benefits for adoption include both a tax credit for qualified adoption expenses paid to adopt an eligible child and an exclusion from income for employer-provided adoption assistance. The credit is nonrefundable, which means it's limited to your tax liability for the year. However, any credit in excess of your tax liability may be carried forward for up to five years. The maximum amount (dollar limit) for 2023 is $15,950 per child.
Three new associates join Burt Blee
Three new associates have joined the law office of Burt Blee Dixon Sutton & Bloom as associates.
Baker nominated for nonprofit award
Jared P. Baker was recently named as a 2023 nominee for the Foellinger Foundation’s David A. Bobilya Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership Award. This nomination celebrates excellence in board service for the nonprofit boards each of the nominees serve.
What is a Pour-Over Will and How is It Used?
A pour-over will is a type of last will and testament typically used in trust-based estate planning. Unlike a traditional will, which directs how your property will be distributed to beneficiaries, a pour-over will states that assets not funded into your revocable living trust should go into the trust when you pass away.
Myths and Misconceptions about Probate
Simply put, probate is a legal process for settling debts and distributing assets after a person passes away. There are many myths and misconceptions about the probate process, the most common of which we will dispel here.
Estate Planning for Couples Marrying Later in Life
Here are some factors to consider when marrying, or remarrying, later in life.
What Will Happen to Your Digital Estate When You Pass Away?
Even if you are not tech-savvy, you likely have a digital “estate” comprised of assets with financial and sentimental value. You probably also have plenty of personal information floating around out there in the digital universe. To protect these assets, and to ensure you don't leave behind a massive digital mess for your loved ones to clean up, you should organize your online accounts and make sure they can be accessed by your loved ones if you become incapacitated and after you pass away.