When it comes to filing taxes in the United States, we usually hear about federal income taxes and state income taxes, but we rarely hear about local income taxes. Compounding the problem is the fact that most tax preparation software and even some professional accountants rarely focus on local income taxes, which may lead to …
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Navigating the Maze: State-Level Tax Residency Rules and Mutual Tax Treaties
Tax residency is a concept that lies at the core of an individual’s tax obligations. For most people, it’s relatively straightforward: you reside in a particular place, and that place’s tax laws apply to your income. However, the nuances of tax residency become considerably more complex when you factor in multiple states and the influence …
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Certificate of Good Standing: what is it good for?
A Certificate of Good Standing, sometimes known as Certificate of Status or Certificate of Existence, is a state-issued document confirming that a given business entity is in “good standing” with the state. This means that the entity has been properly registered with the state, is up to date on paying all required state registration fees …
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What is a New York City Letter of Exemplification and why is it necessary for the purposes of apostille / authentication?
We are often contacted by people who were born in New York City or who have had their loved ones pass away withing the 5 boroughs asking how they could get the respective birth and death certificate apostilled or authenticated for use abroad. A prerequisite for legalization is a letter of exemplification, a statement signed …
Divorce Decrees vs. Divorce Certificates
Going through a divorce can be a difficult and emotional process. There are many legal and financial details to consider, and it can be easy to get lost in the paperwork. Two important documents that are often confused are divorce certificates and decrees. What is a divorce certificate? A divorce certificate is a legal document, …
What is Apostille?
An apostille is a special type of authentication or certification that is used to verify the authenticity of public documents in the context of international use. It is an official certificate issued by a designated authority in a country that is party to the Hague Apostille Convention. The purpose of an apostille is to simplify …