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FAQs about Litigation

This resource answers common questions about litigation, including how litigation begins, how discovery works and who decides cases.

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Tax Issues for Bankruptcy and Insolvency

In United States v. Kirby Lumber Company, the U.S. Supreme Court first established the principal that the benefit to a debtor on partial or complete discharge of a liability is taxable income. Prior case law had held to the contrary. The principal is now codified.

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IRS Audits - A 2010 Review

About six in 10 audits are Discriminate Information Function Audits (DIFs) arising from a high score in the Discriminant Index Function, a “secret” format under which all returns are scored. Returns with the highest scores are then screened by a “classifier” to determine the likelihood of inaccuracies, particularly those with significant revenue potential.

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Top 10 Myths about Taxes

From the millions of words in the Internal Revenue Code and Regulations and the body of state tax law have emerged a number of popularly held perceptions not in accordance with law or common practice.

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Insurance Coverage FAQs

How do different types of auto insurance affect my personal injury claim?

The District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia have different insurance laws affecting your ability to use what is commonly called First-Party Coverage.  This includes Medical Payment or Medical Expense Benefits in Virginia, and Personal Injury Protection (PIP) in D.C. and Maryland. 

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